The 2025–26 Algerian Basketball Cup is the 57th edition of the Algerian Basketball Cup. The Round of 16 of the 2026 Algerian Basketball Cup (men's seniors) is scheduled to take place on 27–28 February 2026, following the draw held in Algiers. This stage features the fourteen Super-Division clubs along with two lower-division teams. The defending champions, NB Staouéli, will face M Ouled Chebel. The runners-up of the previous edition, USM Alger, are set to play against Rouiba CB. The two non–Super Division sides, WRB El-Eulma and SOC Annaba, will face TRA Draria and WO Boufarik, respectively.
Bracket
Round of 16 Following the matches played on 27 and 28 February 2026, the round of 16 largely confirmed expectations, with most of the favorites advancing, although several games were closely contested. The NB Staouéli, the defending champions, secured a controlled 78–68 win over M Ouled Chebel, showing overall dominance and effective game management. Meanwhile, the MC Alger edged past NA Hussein Dey (78–75) in one of the tightest encounters of the round, decided in the final possessions. The CRB Dar Beida defeated CSC Djasr Kasentina (76–67) with a consistent performance across all four quarters. The comfortably beat USM Blida (66–46), building an early lead and maintaining control throughout the game.
In another matchup, the WO Boufarik eliminated SOC Annaba (78–68), capitalizing on stronger offensive efficiency in key moments. The overcame WRB El Eulma (81–73), thanks to steady scoring and solid end-game management. The biggest upset came from the CR Béni Saf, who defeated US Sétif (67–56), highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament and the potential for underdogs to challenge established teams. The last team to qualify for the quarter-finals was USM Alger after a narrow 63–61 win over in a match played on March 27, 2026, following its postponement due to security issues. USMA built their success on a strong first quarter (23–15) and managed to hold on despite late pressure.
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
NB Staouéli Statistics MC Alger 22/41 (53%) 2-pt field goals 25/41 (60%) 8/26 (30%) 3-pt field goals 9/25 (36%) 22/34 (64%) Free throws 19/30 (63%) 11 Offensive rebounds 11 27 Defensive rebounds 34 38 Total rebounds 45 13 Assists 22 11 Turnovers 11 6 Steals 9 4 Blocks 2 17 Fouls 17
2026 Algerian Basketball Cup champions MC Alger
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References
External links Algerian Basketball - Afrobasket.com Fédération Algérienne de Basketball - FABB