Teams
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Estudiantes 2
NCS Alcobendas
CB Tormes
Caceres 2
Roser
Circulo Gijon
Baskonia II
Zentro Basket
Barcelona II
UPB Gandia
CD Estudio
CB Igualada
CDE Quintanar
Club Obila Basket
CB Tarragona
Marin Peixegalego
C.B. L'Hospitalet
Martorell Solvin
Unicaja Malaga 2
CB Andujar
CB Santa Cruz
CAM Enrique Soler
CB Químicas Oro Tacoronte
Real Canoe
Benidorm
Badalones
Helios Domzale
CB Agustinos Eras
CB Marbella
Santfeliuenc A
CB Ciudad de Dos Hermanas
Algeciras
CBS
Cordoba
Pardinyes Lleida
Gran Canaria 2
Zamora
Azuqueca
CB Benicarlo
Valladolid
SD Espanyol
Agustinos
Valencia
Fitz Simon (Embalse)
CB Joventut Castelldefels
Universitat Vic
San Antonio
Gipuzkoa Basket
Fuenlabrada
Real Murcia
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.