Real Madrid and Baskonia will contest the 2026 Copa del Rey final tonight at the Roig Arena in Valencia, marking a first-ever championship clash between the two Spanish basketball powerhouses. Real Madrid, seeking their 30th Copa del Rey title, advanced after a dramatic comeback against host Valencia Basket, while Baskonia secured their spot with an upset victory over Barcelona.
The match will be the 12th final appearance for Real Madrid in the last 13 editions of the Copa del Rey. Their path to the final included a dominant 100-70 quarterfinal win against Unicaja, followed by a nail-biting 106-108 victory over Valencia Basket, sealed by a late surge orchestrated by Sergio Hezonja, who scored two crucial three-pointers and a steal in the final 18 seconds of the game.
Baskonia, appearing in their first Copa del Rey final since 2009, overcame La Laguna Tenerife 91-81 in the quarterfinals before stunning Barcelona with a 67-70 semifinal win. The victory over Barcelona was fueled by a strong fourth quarter performance, outscoring their opponents 21-9 in the final ten minutes of play, overcoming a seven-point deficit.
This season, Real Madrid and Baskonia have split their two encounters, with Real Madrid winning 94-87 in the EuroLeague and Baskonia prevailing 105-100 in the Spanish League. Real Madrid boasts 29 Copa del Rey titles, while Baskonia has secured six.
The final is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. Local time and will be broadcast on DAZN. The Roig Arena, a newly inaugurated venue completed in late 2025, will host its first Copa del Rey final.
