On the evening of March 21, the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League officially kicked off at the Tianhe Sports Center Gymnasium in Guangzhou.

Before the game, a brief opening ceremony was held, during which the 21 participating teams made their appearances, each showcasing the unique characteristics of their respective cities.

Representatives of the participating teams opened the event with a creative joint shooting ceremony. [Photo/Zhongshan Plus]

The opening game saw the home team, Guangzhou, face off against Zhongshan, tipping off at 19:30 that evening.