Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01 11:45 | - | Rivasket CDE vs Zentro Madrid | View |
Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27 19:00 | - | Club Basquet Mollet vs SD Espanyol | 74-64 |
| 10/27 18:00 | - | El Pilar Valencia vs Valencia 2 | 86-77 |
| 10/27 18:00 | - | CB Jorge Juan vs Molina Basket | 58-73 |
| 10/27 17:30 | - | Zarautz KE vs Baskonia II | 70-82 |
| 10/27 12:00 | - |
Barcelona II vs CB Roser
|
73-61 |
| 10/27 11:00 | - | CB Valle De Egues vs CB Solares | 84-76 |
| 10/26 18:30 | - | Godella 2 vs CB Morvedre | 77-75 |
| 10/26 18:30 | - | Zentro Madrid vs Nautico Tenerife | 79-85 |
| 10/26 18:00 | - | Logrobasket Club vs Tabirako | 77-69 |
| 10/26 17:30 | - | CB La Matanza vs San Jorge Baloncesto | 69-73 |
| 10/26 17:00 | - | Alcala vs AD Los Toscones | 75-60 |
| 10/16 19:30 | - | Nautico Tenerife vs 1939 Canarias II | 73-87 |
Teams
Barcelona II
UPB Gandia
CD Estudio
CB Tarragona
CB Igualada
Club Obila Basket
CDE Quintanar
Martorell Solvin
Unicaja Malaga 2
Marin Peixegalego
C.B. L'Hospitalet
CAM Enrique Soler
Tabirako
CB Andujar
CB Santa Cruz
Santa Eulalia
CB Químicas Oro Tacoronte
Benidorm
Badalones
Real Canoe
Helios Domzale
CB Ciudad de Dos Hermanas
CB Marbella
CB Agustinos Eras
Santfeliuenc A
Cordoba
Algeciras
CBS
Pardinyes Lleida
CB Benicarlo
Gran Canaria 2
Azuqueca
Valladolid
Zamora
Agustinos
SD Espanyol
CB Joventut Castelldefels
Universitat Vic
Gipuzkoa Basket
Fuenlabrada
Valencia
Wikipedia - Tercera FEB
The Tercera FEB, formerly known as Liga EBA (Liga Española de Baloncesto Aficionado), is a Spanish basketball championship that is the fourth tier level in the Spanish basketball league system, after the Liga ACB, Primera FEB and Segunda FEB. It is administered by the FEB. It was previously the Spanish second tier level competition from 1994 to 1996, the third tier level from 1996 to 2000, and the fifth tier level, from 2007 to 2009.
From the 2024–25 season it will be named Tercera FEB.
History
Final Eight Format
The best teams in the Final Eight were usually promoted to a higher division. Due to economic problems, sometimes the winners couldn't be promoted to higher divisions.
| Year | Tier | Host | Champion | Runner-up | Score | Promoted to |
Teams promoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | 2 | Gijón | CB Gran Canaria | Gijón Baloncesto | 86–84 | ACB | 2 |
| 1995–96 | 2 | Lugo | CB Granada | Valencia BC | 104–87 | None | |
| 1996–97 | 3 | Chipiona | Menorca Bàsquet | CB Cornellà | 73–70 | LEB | 1 |
| 1997–98 | 3 | Cabra | SD Bidegintza Zalla | CB Galicia | 74–71 | 2 | |
| 1998–99 | 3 | Gandía | UB La Palma | CB Calpe | 71–62 | None | |
| 1999–00 | 3 | Guadalajara | CB Cornellà | UB La Palma | 74–58 | LEB 2 | 2 |
| 2000–01 | 4 | Pamplona | Gramenet CB | CB Montcada | 91–76 | ||
| 2001–02 | 4 | La Laguna | CB Aracena | CB 1939 Canarias | 87–79 | ||
| 2002–03 | 4 | Huesca | FC Barcelona B | CB Montcada | 72–64 | ||
| 2003–04 | 4 | Montilla | CB L'Hospitalet | UB Sabadell | 89–73 | 3 | |
| 2004–05 | 4 | Palencia | CB Peñas Huesca | CB Vic | 82–69 | 2 | |
| 2005–06 | 4 | Guadalajara | CB Prat | CB Muro | 83–65 | ||
| 2006–07 | 4 | Murcia | CB Santa Pola | CB Illescas | 78–71 | ||
Final groups format
The 16 qualified teams were divided in four groups of four teams. The winners of the regular season groups hosted each group. The four group winners were promoted to the disappeared LEB Bronce.
After the play-offs, the FEB set a table to determine the official champion of the Liga EBA. In this table, the four group winners were the four first qualified teams, the runners-up from 5th to 8th, third qualifiers from 9th to 12th and last teams from 13th to 16th.
| Year | Tier | Champion | Runner-up | Third qualified | Fourth qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | 5 | Fundación Adepal | Oviedo CB | CB Valls | CB Villa de Valdemoro |
| 2008–09 | 5 | CB Olesa | CB Santurtzi SK | BC Andorra | CB La Vila |
'May madness' format
The 32 qualified teams played a two-leg play-off where four teams were promoted to the higher division. From the 2010–11 season, only 16 teams qualified for the 'May madness' format. Four teams were promoted each season to LEB Plata. For the 2012–13 season, FEB decided to return to the Final Groups format.
After the play-offs, the FEB set a table to determine the official champion of the Liga EBA.
| Year | Tier | Champion | Runner-up | Third qualified | Fourth qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | 4 | Oviedo CB | Iraurgi SB | CDB Ciudad Real | CB L'Alfàs |
| 2010–11 | 4 | Araberri BC | CB Bahía San Agustín | CB Santfeliuenc | Gandía BA |
| 2011–12 | 4 | Askatuak SBT | CB Bahía San Agustín | CB Santfeliuenc | CE Sant Nicolau |
| 2012–13 | 4 | Xuventude Baloncesto | Real Canoe NC | CB Estudiantes B | Zornotza ST |
Comeback to the Final groups format
As in 2008 and 2009, the final round was played by 16 teams divided in four groups, where the winners were promoted to LEB Plata. Since the 2018–19 season, teams were divided into two stages for six promotions.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Third qualified | Fourth qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Univ. Valladolid | CE Sant Nicolau | CB Pla de Na Tesa | AEC Collblanc-Torrassa |
| 2014–15 | CB Morón | CB Deportivo Coín | Fundación CB Granada | CB Andratx |
| 2015–16 | CB L'Hospitalet | UPB Gandia | Albacete Basket | Alcázar Basket |
| 2016–17 | CB Myrtia | CB Martorell | Real Canoe NC | CP La Roda |
| 2017–18 | CB Peixefresco | CB Almansa | CB Menorca | CB Villarrobledo |
| 2018–19 | CB Pardinyes | CB Ciudad de Ponferrada | CB Tizona | UDEA Baloncesto |
| 2019–20 | No champions declared | |||
| 2020–21 | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada B | CB Alginet | Valencia Basket B | Basket Cartagena |
| 2021–22 | FC Barcelona B | CB Santurtzi SK | Saski Baskonia B | CB Tormes |
| 2022–23 | CB Joventut Llucmajor | CB Tarragona | UE Mataró | CB Santfeliuenc |
| 2023–24 | CB Llíria | Córdoba CB 2022 | UB Archena | UPB Gandia |
The tournament is characterized by its competitive spirit and vibrant atmosphere, drawing fans from local communities who come to support their teams. With a focus on development, the "Spain Tercera FEB" not only provides players with invaluable game experience but also offers coaches and clubs the opportunity to scout new talent and refine their strategies.
Teams compete in a series of thrilling matches, with the ultimate goal of securing promotion to higher divisions. The tournament is known for its passionate rivalries, showcasing the rich basketball culture that Spain is renowned for. As players strive for excellence on the court, the "Spain Tercera FEB" continues to be a vital stepping stone for those aspiring to reach the professional ranks, contributing to the growth and popularity of basketball throughout the country.