Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

2026

Documentary

Documents the creation and launch of the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America, a pan-African professional basketball league in partnership with FIBA featuring 12 top club teams from across Africa's 54 countries competing in a caravan format.

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Production

Passenger, Fremantle

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 11, 2026

Last Aired

February 11, 2026

Networks

ESPN App

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Long Road to the BAL

E1

The Long Road to the BAL

Air date: 2026-02-11

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) begins its historic first season as the stakes are set for game one.

Right Here, Right Now

E2

Right Here, Right Now

Air date: 2026-02-11

Group stages begin as players reflect on the BAL's potential impact on Africa's global perception.

More Than a Game

E3

More Than a Game

Air date: 2026-02-11

Africa's complex history and promising future is explored as the 8-team playoff begins for the BAL.

The Stage Is Set

E4

The Stage Is Set

Air date: 2026-02-11

Africa's complex history and promising future is explored as the 8-team playoff begins for the BAL.

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