2026-27 season · basketball
KBL 2026-27 Standings & Playoff Clinch Scenarios — Magic Numbers by Team
KBL regular-season standings and playoff qualification scenarios, aggregated daily from published results. Clinch numbers and elimination numbers computed as arithmetic, not probabilities.
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Tightest race right now
Playoffs cut line
Key games today
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus can climb to 5 with a win
Standings
Data: Naver Sports · · Method →
| # | Standings | GP | W | L | Pct | Last 5 | Streak | Left | Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Samsung Thunders | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | 5-0 | 6W | 48 | 1–10 |
| 2 | Anyang Jungkwanjang Red Boosters | 8 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 4-1 | 1L | 46 | 1–10 |
| 3 | Wonju DB Promy | 6 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2-3 | 1W | 48 | 1–10 |
| 4 | Seoul SK Knights | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1-1 | 1W | 52 | 1–10 |
| 5 | Daegu KOGAS Pegasus | 7 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3-2 | 1L | 47 | 1–10 |
| 6 | Goyang Sono Skygunners | 7 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2-3 | 2W | 47 | 1–10 |
| 7 | Suwon KT Sonicboom | 7 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2-3 | 3L | 47 | 1–10 |
| 8 | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2-3 | 1W | 48 | 1–10 |
| 9 | Changwon LG Sakers | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | 1-4 | 3L | 48 | 1–10 |
| 10 | Busan KCC Egis | 7 | 2 | 5 | .286 | 1-4 | 4L | 47 | 1–10 |
Ranked by winning percentage (wins ÷ games). Teams level on percentage are separated by their record against each other, then the points difference in those games, then points scored in them, then overall points difference and overall points scored. With three or more level, the comparison restarts among the rest each time one team's place is settled (KBL regulations, Article 19). · Top 6 reach the playoffs
As of 2026-10-21, Seoul Samsung Thunders (6W 0L, 1.000) leads KBL, with Anyang Jungkwanjang Red Boosters second.
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Playoff scenarios — how many wins clinch it
Arithmetic, not probability: the minimum needed to clinch regardless of every other result, and how many more losses make it mathematically impossible.
Data: Naver Sports · · Method →
| # | Standings | Left | Clinch wins | Elimination in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Samsung Thunders | 48 | 45 | - |
| 2 | Anyang Jungkwanjang Red Boosters | 46 | 45 | - |
| 3 | Wonju DB Promy | 48 | 48 | - |
| 4 | Seoul SK Knights | 52 | 50 | 51 |
| 5 | Daegu KOGAS Pegasus | 47 | - | - |
| 6 | Goyang Sono Skygunners | 47 | - | - |
| 7 | Suwon KT Sonicboom | 47 | - | - |
| 8 | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | 48 | - | 48 |
| 9 | Changwon LG Sakers | 48 | - | 48 |
| 10 | Busan KCC Egis | 47 | - | 47 |
Rank over time
Head-to-head
Row team's W-L against column team. Parentheses: meetings left.
| SAMSUNG | KGC | DB | SK | KOGAS | SONO | KT | HYUNDAI | LG | KCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Samsung Thunders | — | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-0 (6) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) |
| Anyang Jungkwanjang Red Boosters | 0-1 (5) | — | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) |
| Wonju DB Promy | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | — | 0-0 (6) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) |
| Seoul SK Knights | 0-0 (6) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | — | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-0 (6) | 0-0 (6) | 0-0 (6) |
| Daegu KOGAS Pegasus | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | — | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-1 (5) |
| Goyang Sono Skygunners | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) | — | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-0 (6) |
| Suwon KT Sonicboom | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | — | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 1-0 (5) |
| Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | — | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) |
| Changwon LG Sakers | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | — | 1-0 (5) |
| Busan KCC Egis | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 0-1 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 1-0 (5) | 0-0 (6) | 0-1 (5) | 1-0 (5) | 0-1 (5) | — |
Last season review · 2025-26
Final regular-season table aggregated from the same feed (playoffs excluded).
- 2025-26 regular-season winner: Changwon LG Sakers (36W 18L, .667)
- Playoff line: 6th Busan KCC Egis
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| # | Standings | GP | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changwon LG Sakers | 54 | 36 | 18 | .667 |
| 2 | Anyang Jungkwanjang Red Boosters | 54 | 35 | 19 | .648 |
| 3 | Wonju DB Promy | 54 | 33 | 21 | .611 |
| 4 | Seoul SK Knights | 54 | 32 | 22 | .593 |
| 5 | Goyang Sono Skygunners | 54 | 28 | 26 | .519 |
| 6 | Busan KCC Egis | 54 | 28 | 26 | .519 |
| 7 | Suwon KT Sonicboom | 54 | 27 | 27 | .500 |
| 8 | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | 54 | 18 | 36 | .333 |
| 9 | Daegu KOGAS Pegasus | 54 | 17 | 37 | .315 |
| 10 | Seoul Samsung Thunders | 54 | 16 | 38 | .296 |
Team profiles
- This season
- #1 · 1.000
- Last season
- #10
- Next game
- Oct 24 @ Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus
- This season
- #2 · .750
- Last season
- #2
- Next game
- Oct 25 vs Wonju DB Promy
- This season
- #3 · .500
- Last season
- #3
- Next game
- Oct 23 @ Suwon KT Sonicboom
- This season
- #4 · .500
- Last season
- #4
- Next game
- Oct 24 vs Changwon LG Sakers
- This season
- #5 · .429
- Last season
- #9
- Next game
- Oct 25 vs Seoul Samsung Thunders
- This season
- #6 · .429
- Last season
- #5
- Next game
- Oct 24 vs Busan KCC Egis
- This season
- #7 · .429
- Last season
- #7
- Next game
- Oct 23 vs Wonju DB Promy
- This season
- #8 · .333
- Last season
- #8
- Next game
- Oct 22 vs Changwon LG Sakers
- This season
- #9 · .333
- Last season
- #1
- Next game
- Oct 22 @ Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus
- This season
- #10 · .286
- Last season
- #6
- Next game
- Oct 24 @ Goyang Sono Skygunners
Frequently asked questions
How many teams make the KBL playoffs?
The top 6 teams reach the playoffs. Seeds 1 and 2 go straight to the semifinals.
How is the KBL table ranked?
Ranked by winning percentage (wins ÷ games). Teams level on percentage are separated by their record against each other, then the points difference in those games, then points scored in them, then overall points difference and overall points scored. With three or more level, the comparison restarts among the rest each time one team's place is settled (KBL regulations, Article 19).
Who finished first in KBL last season?
Changwon LG Sakers (36W 18L, .667) won the 2025-26 regular season.
Playoff format
- 1.The top 6 teams reach the playoffs. Seeds 1 and 2 go straight to the semifinals.
- 2.First round: 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5 — best of five.
- 3.Semifinals: seeds 1 and 2 vs first-round winners — best of five.
- 4.Finals: best of seven.