Patriots BBC, APR BBC, REG BBC and RSSB Tigers have secured places in the 2026 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs, where they will battle not only for the league title but also for a place in the 2027 Basketball Africa League (BAL).

The playoffs are scheduled to tip off in August at BK Arena and Petit Stade.

The four qualified teams will first contest the semifinals in a best-of-five series, with the winners advancing to the best-of-seven finals.

Here is a closer look at the four title contenders.