LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
NEXT EVENTABA International Draft & CombineJAN 21–24 · 2027 · Los Cabos, BCSSCORE CENTEROfficial results appear hereGame-day scores · Finals · Box scoresABA NEWSThe latest from across the leagueTeams · Players · Community · BusinessABA MÉXICORegion 1 tips in early February 2027Preseason readiness begins in late JanuaryOWNERSHIPTucanes + Blue Marlins are soldRegion 2 market inquiries remain openDRAFT 2027Los Cabos · January 21–24Draft, combine and player opportunity
THE OFFICIAL GLOBAL BASKETBALL NETWORKWELCOME TO ABA INTERNATIONAL · FAN MODE ON
ONE LEGACY.
ONE LEAGUE.
ONE WORLD.
From the league that changed basketball to today’s 100+ team ABA USA movement—and onward through ABA México and international hubs across every continent.
1967THE LEGACY
1999THE RELAUNCH
100+ACTIVE U.S. TEAMS
2027MÉXICO TIP-OFF
ABA INTERNATIONALGLOBAL NETWORK
ABA USATODAY
ORIGINAL ABA1967–1976
ABA MÉXICOLOS CABOS 2027REGION 1 · LOS CABOSTHE FIRST INTERNATIONAL TIPFIRST INTERNATIONAL SEASON · 2027
JAN
→FEB
→FEB
LOS CABOS
TIPS FIRST.
Region 1 targets a preseason launch at the end of January and official competition in the first week of February 2027, followed by ABA USA home-and-away exchange windows through April.
4 TEAMSLOS CABOSFEB–APRMÉXICO ↔ ABA USA
ABA INTERNATIONAL DRAFT & COMBINE · JANUARY 21–24, 2027
WHO’S
NEXT?
Professional, semi-professional and eligible college-experienced players are invited to Los Cabos for four days of media, evaluation and opportunity. ABA México’s four launch clubs will select 48 players—12 per team.
48TOTAL SELECTIONS4LAUNCH CLUBS12PLAYERS PER CLUB4EVENT DAYS
EARLY BIRD · THROUGH JAN 10$900 USDSTANDARD · JAN 11–EVENT DAY*$1,500 USD
*Event-day registration is subject to remaining capacity. Registration includes the published hotel dates, player kit and combine access. Registration does not guarantee selection, representation or a professional contract.ABA MÉXICO · REGION 1 · 2027
MEET THE FOUR STARTING REGION 1.
Four official team identities connecting Los Cabos, La Paz and the Pacific coast in the first ABA México regional season.
EXPLORE THE 2027 CALENDAR →
THE CONTINENTAL NIGHT MAP
THE ABA NETWORK IS LIT.
Explore the current ABA USA regional team footprint alongside ABA México’s launch and international expansion markets.
PACIFIC13 MARKETSNORTH9 MARKETSCENTRAL13 MARKETSSOUTH EAST10 MARKETS
CURRENT ABA USA LISTING
ABA USA team and division alignment follows RealABALeague.com and can change. U.S. lights indicate regional alignment rather than exact arena coordinates. México expansion markets remain subject to approval and definitive agreements.Carolina Kings
East Region · RedCurrent ABA USA team listed on the official regional directory. Regional placement is shown; consult the team and league for its exact home venue.
OPEN TEAM DIRECTORY →WELCOME TO ABABRIDGE · THE GLOBAL PLAYER PATHWAY
KEEP THE
DREAM
ALIVE.
THE ABA MOTTO · LEGACY TO OPPORTUNITY
From Dr. J and the Iceman to the next unknown athlete ready to be seen, ABABRIDGE connects development, verified performance, combines, free agency, representation and international opportunity across the ABA network.
LOOKING FOR THE NEXT GREAT PLAYER.
ABA International is not affiliated with the NBA and does not guarantee NBA, G League or international placement. Opportunity is earned through verified performance and professional readiness.OFFICIAL PARTNER SHOWCASE
THE BRANDS
BUILDING THE NEXT ERA.
Premium homepage visibility is reserved for confirmed ABA International partners. Every logo position below is currently available and will activate only after an official agreement.
Explore partnership opportunities →
THE ABA OF TODAY
BUILT AGAIN
SINCE 1999.
Joe Newman and the late Richard P. Tinkham relaunched the American Basketball Association in 1999. Today, the official ABA platform reports more than 100 active teams competing through East, Central, South and West regions.
Meet today’s ABA ↗01
THE ACTIVE ABA + INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY
LEGACY. TODAY. THE WORLD.
A clear public structure that honors the original ABA, connects fans to the current U.S. league and launches international growth through México.
ERA I1967–1976CURRENT LEAGUEFIRST INTERNATIONAL TIPGLOBAL EXPANSION
See the complete league network →1967–1976Original ABA Legacy
Classic teams, pioneers, Hall of Famers and the red-white-and-blue basketball that changed the game.
↗ERA IICURRENT LEAGUEABA USA Today
More than 100 listed teams organized across East, Central, South and West regions.
↗ERA IIIFIRST INTERNATIONAL TIPABA México
The Los Cabos launch creates the first operating international hub and exchange pathway.
↗ERA IVGLOBAL EXPANSIONABA International
Country development, events, players, media and community programs under shared standards.
↗OFFICIAL GLOBAL IDENTITYABA INTERNATIONAL
FROM MÉXICO
TO THE WORLD.
Asia. Europe. Africa. Canada. The Caribbean. Central and South America. ABA International is the framework for national leagues, ownership groups, player pathways and shared media.
Explore global expansion
THE GLOBAL NEWSROOM
SCORES.
STORIES.
THE WHOLE ABA.
Verified ABA USA reports, results, schedules, expansion and international coverage in one fan-first destination.
OPEN ABA NEWS →
THE FIRST GLOBAL COLLECTION
HERITAGE,
REFINED.
Preview the luxury store, team shops and the product templates ready for the official photography.
ENTER THE STORE →02
EXPLORE THE PLATFORM
EVERY DOOR INTO THE ABA.
A connected destination for competition, careers, media, fans, community and business.
01
ABA Today
100+ active teams across four U.S. regions and 16 divisions.
↗02Current ABA USA Teams
The active East, Central, South and West regional team directory.
↗03ABA International
A worldwide expansion platform led from México.
↗04ABA México
Preseason launches in late January before Region 1 tips in early February 2027.
↗05
Sports Agency
Verified player profiles, representation and responsible global career pathways.
↗06
Media Universe
ABA Live TV, podcasts, digital, originals, news and creator content.
↗07
Community
WABA, JR ABA and ABA Cares across the international system.
↗08Sponsors & Partners
Global, national, media, event and community partnership opportunities.
↗09ABA News
Verified ABA USA updates, results, schedules and stories across every market.
↗10International Store
A luxury global shop preview for ABA, WABA, JR ABA and team collections.
↗11Careers & Operations
Team leadership, game-day jobs, concessions, security, volunteers and program roles.
↗ABA MÉXICO · QUALIFIED OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
OWN IT.
PLAY IT.
BUILD IT.
Region 1’s remaining ownership opportunities and Region 2’s six priority markets are open for qualified conversations. Tucanes and Blue Marlins are now sold and remain featured as founding clubs.
01
LOS CABOS LAUNCH · 2027
2 AVAILABLE · 2 SOLDREGION 1 TEAMS
02
BAJA NORTH + SEA OF CORTEZ
6 OPPORTUNITIESREGION 2 MARKETS
01
Baja CaliforniaTijuanaMARKET INQUIRY OPEN
$4.5 M MXNINDICATIVE RANGE02Baja CaliforniaEnsenadaMARKET INQUIRY OPEN
$2 M MXNINDICATIVE RANGE03Baja CaliforniaPlayas de RosaritoMARKET INQUIRY OPEN
$1.5 M MXNINDICATIVE RANGE04Baja CaliforniaTecateMARKET INQUIRY OPEN
$1 M MXNINDICATIVE RANGE05Baja CaliforniaMexicaliMARKET INQUIRY OPEN
$3.25 M MXNINDICATIVE RANGE06SonoraPuerto PeñascoMARKET INQUIRY OPEN
$1.25 M MXNINDICATIVE RANGETHE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
Image: ABA archive
THE SCORER
Rick Barry
1969 champion · Oakland Oaks
Image: ABA archive
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
Moses Malone
Utah Stars · Spirits of St. Louis
Image: ABA archive
THE A-TRAIN
Artis Gilmore
1972 MVP · 1975 champion
Image: ABA archive
THE ANCHOR
Mel Daniels
2× MVP · 3× champion
Image: ABA archive
THE FIRST STAR
Connie Hawkins
1968 MVP · champion · Playoffs MVP
Image: ABA archive
THE CHAMPION
Zelmo Beaty
1971 champion · Playoffs MVP
Image: ABA archiveCONNIE HAWKINSROGER BROWNLOUIE DAMPIERZELMO BEATYSPENCER HAYWOODDAVID THOMPSONLARRY KENONMACK CALVIN