Group 1 - The 2026 Jiangsu Province Urban Basketball League will be organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau and other local sports associations, with the regular season scheduled from September to November 2026 and playoffs from November to December 2026 [4][6][11] - Each participating city can form one team, and the team name must reflect the city name, such as "Nanjing Team" [7] - The league will follow the latest basketball rules set by the Chinese Basketball Association, with a regular season format of a single round-robin and playoffs in a best-of-two format [10][11] Group 2 - Teams must submit their registration materials by May 31, 2026, including health certificates and insurance documents for all participants [8][23] - Players must be male, aged between 18 and 45, and possess valid identification and health qualifications [7][8] - The league will implement strict eligibility checks, and any discrepancies found post-registration will lead to disqualification without replacement [9][28] Group 3 - The league will award trophies, medals, and cash prizes to the top three teams, while the fourth to eighth places will receive certificates [18] - The league will also recognize individual achievements such as MVP and scoring leaders [18] - Technical officials and referees will be appointed by the Jiangsu Provincial Basketball Association, ensuring qualified personnel oversee the matches [15]