January 15, 2026 – Toronto, ON – The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) unveiled its 2026 schedule Thursday, marking the beginning of a new era for the league with the introduction of a full in-market playoff model and the first best-of-three CEBL Finals series in league history. Scarborough’s 2026 season tips off on the road May 15 at Verdun Auditorium against the Montreal Alliance at 7:30 pm ET. The Shooting Stars are slated for 24 regular season games and 12 home games running through August 3 before the new playoff format takes flight. Marquee Dates  Home opener at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre against the Winnipeg Sea Bears on May 19 at 11:00 am ET. Father’s day matchup at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre against the Niagara River Lions on June 21 at 4 pm ET. Canada Day matchup at Verdun Auditorium against the Montreal Alliance on July 1 at 4 pm ET. For the full 2026 CEBL schedule, visit Scarborough Shooting Stars Schedule or CEBL Schedule . To purchase tickets, visit here or email [email protected] for more information. Flex Packs are also available with options of 6,12 and 24 game tickets - designed for flexibility, convenience and savings. Pick any combination of Shooting Stars home games and enjoy the flexibility of attending multiple games, sharing with friends, or mix and matching games throughout the season. To purchase a Flex Pack, visit here . Historic New Playoff Format Debuts in 2026 The 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League Playoffs will begin with single-elimination Conference Semifinals on Thursday, August 6, where the 1st seed faces the 4th seed and the 2nd seed faces the 3rd seed in each conference. Winners will advance to the Conference Finals on Saturday, August 8, also single elimination, with higher seeds hosting each round. The CEBL Finals will be a best-of-three series from August 12–16, marking the first multi-game playoff series in league history: Game 1 – August 12 Game 2 – August 15 Game 3 (if necessary) – August 16 The lower seed team will host Game 1, while the higher seed will host Games 2 and 3 (if necessary), replacing the previous single-elimination Championship Weekend host team model. “These historic changes to our playoff format represent a major milestone for the CEBL and our fans, and they mark a natural progression as the league continues to grow and evolve,” explained CEBL President Tyler Mazereeuw. “Our focus remains on delivering the best possible experience for our teams, players, and fans, and this is another step forward in fulfilling that mission. Our fans and communities have supported this league from the start, and we’re proud to give them a playoff experience that reflects their passion.” Mazereeuw added, “Championship Weekend played a key role in building the foundation of our league and grew into Canada’s largest annual celebration of professional basketball. While we’re proud of what it became, moving to an in-market model allows us to deepen connections with our local communities and create new traditions that reflect the growth and maturity of the league.” For full details on the new Canadian Elite Basketball League playoff format, visit cebl.ca/playoffs .