The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and NXT level Sports announced Friday a partnership that will see the U.S. based content platform and broadcaster showcase its remaining 2022 CEBL games starting this Sunday, July 17. NXT Level sports will also be a home to CEBL’s feature programming including game highlights, player features, documentaries, and more. The partnership was orchestrated by ThePostGame, the U.S.-based sports consultancy and content studio, which is working with the CEBL on media rights and betting strategies.
"CEBL is a fast, fun, exciting addition to Next Level's broad international basketball lineup,” said Next Level CEO André Gudger. "It features some of the most talented players in the world and we're thrilled to be a partner in delivering that kind of entertainment to an engaged and rapidly expanding US audience."
“I am very excited for the CEBL and all our players to be showcased in the US market through a strategic partnership with an incredible group in NXT Level Sports. We are a league that deserves that attention and this adds tremendous value in further growing the league as an international brand featuring world class basketball talent including players from the NBA, NBA G League, top international FIBA leagues, national teams and more”, said Mike Morreale, CEO & Commissioner, CEBL.
Next Level Sports & Entertainment [NXT LVL] is an innovative content platform and premier provider of live sports and entertainment. As a global sports network, we feature innovative and unique programming that appeals to sports fanatics in all markets. Next Level showcases stories and achievements that promote athletes, teams, sports, programs, and communities. Hear our amazing stories at nlse.com and through social media @itsnxtlevel.
As a Canadian professional league, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the world, with 71 percent of its current rosters being Canadians. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season runs from May through August. Head to CEBL.ca for more information or follow us (@cebleague) on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . The CEBL began its fourth season May 25. Tickets to all games are available now at CEBL.ca/tickets.