Cajasiete Gran Canaria was the big story of Matchday 1 with a dominant victory, but the challenge intensifies for the season's first leader as they travel to face Partizan de Fuenlabrada. All eyes will also turn to Oviedo to see how Covirán Granada's project develops as they seek their first win.
Both teams arrived in the competition last weekend following their respective relegations, but with mixed fortunes, as Covirán Granada couldn't start their journey with a victory in Primera FEB, where Cajasiete Gran Canaria assumed the first-place position. Two results that will continue this weekend with demanding road trips for both sides.
Everything is set for Matchday 2 of Primera FEB to begin, with the Seville capital as the starting point. Insolac Caja87 will seek their first-ever victory in the category after their debut last weekend in Madrid. A solid foundation they'll try to build on in a night when they face the season's first winner. On the other side of the court, the Andalusian side will encounter Palmer Mallorca, who claimed their first victory in the final moments of their debut at Son Moix. A team that showed great resilience and will try to climb the standings after their trip to Seville.
The starting point for a night when Grupo Ureta Tizona will debut at home, hosting Bueno Arenas Albacete at El Plantío. Two teams facing their first crucial matchup of the season in their fight for survival, squaring off against a direct rival for this primary objective. The visitors will arrive with the addition of Francisco Amiel in their frontcourt after recovering from injury and without the injured Víctor Aguilar, sidelined long-term. Both will fight for a first point, which the protagonists of the night's final game already have on the board—a match where Iberolea Palencia will reconnect with their fans in search of another step forward. To do so, Natxo Lezkano's squad must overcome Coto Córdoba, who debuted with a home victory and will face their first major test in the category.
Saturday afternoon will bring two of the weekend's most anticipated matchups. First, Covirán Granada travels to Oviedo, hampered by absences at point guard and needing their first win of the season with Lluis Costa as their only true floor general. A game to recover ground lost at home last weekend. However, they'll have to overcome Alimerka Oviedo, ready to maximize the home-court advantage with nearly 4,000 season-ticket holders pushing a team that will need its best version to earn a positive result.
An hour later, with Fernando Martín as the centerpiece, the league leader will face their first major test away from home. Cajasiete Gran Canaria will board a plane for the first time to face Partizan de Fuenlabrada, a team they already defeated in preseason just weeks ago and against whom they'll test their credentials after their impressive league debut. One of those matchups where the Fuenlabrada side typically plays strong at home and where they're eager to claim that first point to begin charting their course this new season.
Saturday afternoon will take Movistar Estudiantes to Zamora to seek their second win on one of the category's most demanding courts. A matchup against Caja Rural Zamora where Saulo Hernández's men will try to get on the board, running parallel to the Mahón duel where Bàsquet Menorca seeks their first win after their loss in Torrelavega and facing HLA Alicante, who want to keep rolling with what could be their second consecutive victory for an excellent start to the season.
Sunday morning will see Son Moix host a clash between two teams with contrasting fortunes in Matchday 1. Fibwi Mallorca Palma fell in the final moments of the derby, while Grupo Alega Cantabria won by a single point in their home debut. Both teams will look to build momentum for an important victory in terms of their standings position. One of the key matchups of a day that will close at 6 p.m. in San Sebastián with Inveready Askatuak Gipuzkoa seeking 2-0 in front of their fans in a game where they'll host Ourense Baloncesto with the same objective after their impressive debut at the Pazo.
PRIMERA FEB - MATCHDAY 2:
Friday, October 2, 2026:
- Insolac Caja87 vs Palmer Basket Mallorca (20:30) | BalONcesto TV
- Grupo Ureta Tizona vs Bueno Arenas Albacete (20:45) | BalONcesto TV
- Iberolea Palencia vs Cajasol Coto Córdoba (21:00) | BalONcesto TV
Saturday, October 3, 2026:
- Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto vs Covirán Granada (17:30) | BalONcesto TV
- Partizan de Fuenlabrada vs Cajasiete Gran Canaria (18:30) | BalONcesto TV
- Caja Rural CB Zamora vs Movistar Estudiantes (19:30) | BalONcesto TV
- Bàsquet Menorca vs HLA Alicante (19:30) | BalONcesto TV
Sunday, October 4, 2026:
- Fibwi Mallorca Palma vs Grupo Alega Cantabria (12:00) | BalONcesto TV
- Inveready Gipuzkoa vs Ourense Baloncesto (18:00) | BalONcesto TV