The 2018–19 Korisliiga season was the 79th season of the top professional basketball league in Finland. Karhu successfully defended their title to repeat as Finnish national champions.
Format The eleven teams played four times against each one of the other teams for a total of 40 games. The eight best qualified teams joined the playoffs and the last one played a best-of-three relegation playoff against the First Division runners-up.
Teams
Ura promoted from First Division and Kobrat remained in the league as Espoo United was expelled due to financial irregularities.
Team City Arena Helsinki Seagulls Helsinki Töölö Sports Hall Kataja Joensuu Joensuu Areena Karhu Kauhajoki Kauhajoen Yhteiskoulu Kobrat Lapua Lapuan Urheilutalo Korihait Uusikaupunki Pohitullin Sports Hall Kouvot Kouvola Mansikka-Ahon Urheiluhalli KTP Kotka Steveco-Areena Nokia Nokia Nokian Palloiluhalli Pyrintö Tampere Pyynikin Palloiluhalli Salon Vilpas Vilpas Salohalli Ura Kaarina Kupittaan palloiluhalli
Regular season League table
Results
Playoffs The quarter-finals and semi-finals were played in a best-of-three 1–1–1–1–1 format with re-seeding in the semifinals. The finals were played in a best-of-seven playoff format. Bracket
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Third place game
Final
Relegation playoffs
Finnish clubs in European competitions Team Competition Progress Karhu Champions League Third qualifying round Kataja FIBA Europe Cup Second round
References
External links Official website