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.
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
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
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.
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.
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.
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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