CEYBL - European basketball competition for young talents

The CEYBL (Central European Youth Basketball League) is a European basketball competition that brings together some of the best clubs and training academies in Europe.

By participating in this league, AKdémie Grand Est offers its players a top-level international experience, perfectly aligned with its European-focused basketball academy project.

The CEYBL is a European youth basketball league, organized as tournaments by age group (U14, U15, U16, etc.). Teams meet several times a year to compete in tournament rounds in different Central European countries. The CEYBL’s objectives are to: • Bring together high-level teams from several countries • Offer young players international experience from the start of their training • Create a challenging yet educational competitive environment As such, the CEYBL has become a benchmark in Europe for the development of young basketball players.

By joining the CEYBL, the Grand Est Basketball Academy allows its players to: • Experience different playing styles • Compete against renowned academies and clubs in Europe • Gain intensity, maturity, and experience For a basketball academy like ours, this competition is a unique development tool. Players learn to: • Travel as a team • Manage a fast-paced game schedule • Adapt to different referees, audiences, and environments It’s also a showcase for players who ultimately aspire to a professional level or opportunities abroad.

The CEYBL takes place in several stages throughout the year. At each stage, teams play several matches over a few days. Depending on the edition and category, the league brings together clubs and academies from different countries, for example: • Czech Republic • Poland • Germany • Slovakia • Hungary • And other Central and Eastern European countries This format allows players from the Grand Est region to discover new environments while remaining within a safe and structured framework.

Participation in the CEYBL is fully aligned with the AKdémie’s project: • Raising the level of competition offered to young players • Providing regular international experience • Preparing players for the demands of top-level European competition Furthermore, this competition strengthens: • The visibility of AKdémie Grand Est at the European level • Connections with other clubs and academies • The credibility of our structured basketball academy project for families and recruiters

Each season, AKdémie Grand Est enters one or more teams in the CEYBL, depending on the age category.

Find details of our participation, results, and performances by year:
• CEYBL – 2024/2025 Season
• CEYBL – 2025/2026 Season