DBAThe Best Men's Basketball League in Winnipeg
DBA runs a men's basketball league in Winnipeg where teams play four seasons a year for playoffs and prizes. Registration is open now for Winter 2027 3v3, and you can sign up as a full team or by yourself as a free agent.
- Mon, Nov 2
The Disciples Basketball Association, a men's basketball league in Winnipeg, has eight teams in Fall 2026, and five of them played in earlier DBA seasons. Our post on where DBA has played goes back to the first season in 2022. Every team plays in one league with no divisions. Games are on Monday and Friday nights. Captains handle basketball team registration for the whole roster, and players without a team can sign up as a free agent.
About DBA
The fall season started Monday, October 19 and Friday, October 23, 2026, and runs 11 games plus playoffs. Teams met for media day on Friday, October 9 at Archwood Community Centre, with team photos and highlight videos. Our page about DBA has the league's main facts.
Fall 2026 players of the gameThis week's Fall 2026 games on Monday and Friday
- Week 4 of 11
- Monday, Nov 9
- 4 games
Fall 2026 standings for all eight teams
| Team | W | L | W-L | PCT | GB | PCT | DIFF | STRK | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Warrior Saints | 3 | 0 | 3-0 | 1.000 | — | 1.000 | +26 | W3 | |
| 2Swish | 2 | 1 | 2-1 | .667 | 1.0 | .667 | +37 | W2 | |
| 3DaTribe | 2 | 1 | 2-1 | .667 | 1.0 | .667 | +28 | W2 | |
| 4Showstoppers | 2 | 1 | 2-1 | .667 | 1.0 | .667 | +10 | W1 | |
| 5Cease & Assist | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | .333 | 2.0 | .333 | −8 | L2 | |
| 6Fundamentals | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | .333 | 2.0 | .333 | −14 | L2 | |
| 7Thunder | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | .333 | 2.0 | .333 | −34 | L1 | |
| 8Skyhawks | 0 | 3 | 0-3 | .000 | 3.0 | .000 | −45 | L3 |
Fall 2026 stat leaders
- 2Jacob Matkowski22.3
- 3Derrell Squires18.3
- T-4Andre Thompson18.0
- T-4Tyler Kowalchuk18.0
- T-1Ryan Gagnon14.7
- 3Mitchell Cook11.3
- 4Derrell Squires10.7
- 5Curtis Loewen10.3
- 2Adrian Reyes7.3
- 3Josh Santos6.5
- 4Ethan Wiebe5.3
- 5Joel Thiessen4.5
Two 5v5 and two 3v3 basketball seasons in Winnipeg every year
Fall is a 5v5 season
Play began on October 19 and 23, 2026. The season has 11 games plus playoffs.
Winter is a 3v3 season
Games run January to March, and registration closes Friday, December 4. See our page on 3x3 basketball in Winnipeg for how the format works.
Spring is a 5v5 season
The spring season runs April to June and uses the same 5v5 format as fall.
Summer is a 3v3 season
After spring, the league switches back to 3v3 from July to September. For outdoor pickup in summer, see the city's outdoor courts.
Each season ends with playoffs and a final
The top four of eight teams make the playoffs. The final ends the season, and we post its player of the game graphic on Instagram.
Ways to join a basketball league in Winnipeg with DBA
Register on our website, or message us on Instagram if that's easier.
- 3v3
- Winter 2027
Register your team for Winter 3v3
Captains register the whole roster of 4 to 5 players. The team fee is affordable. See the current fees on our basketball team registration page.
Register a team
- No team needed
Free agents register without a team
Register on your own for an affordable free agent fee. We place you on a team that needs players.
Join as a free agent
- Play when teams need you
Sub when a team is short a player
If you can't commit to a full season, join the sub list. We contact subs on Instagram, usually the day before the game.
Join the sub list
- 3v3
- Winter and summer
Play 3v3 in winter and summer
Games are half court, first to 21 points or 10 minutes. A 3v3 roster is smaller than a 5v5 roster.
3x3 leagueDBA games are streamed live and get stats after the final
Games stream live on our YouTube channel
We stream DBA games live on our YouTube channel and keep them as replays. Family and friends can watch later if they miss one.
- Teams in Fall 2026
- 0
- Seasons a year
- 0
- Fall games plus playoffs
- 0
- Game nights a week
- 0
The DBA Experience
- Winter 2027 registration closes December 4
Join DBA's men's basketball league in Winnipeg for Winter 2027 3v3
Most of this fall's teams have played in DBA before. Registration closes Friday, December 4. Spots are limited, so register your team or yourself before the deadline.
Register- Fall leagueOctober to December5v5Playing now
- Winter leagueJanuary to March3v3Registration open
- Spring leagueApril to June5v5Coming up
- Summer leagueJuly to September3v3Coming up
Frequently asked questions about joining the DBA men's basketball league in Winnipeg
No. Register by yourself as a free agent, and we place you on a team that needs players. If you have friends who want to play together, your captain can register the whole roster instead.
DBA is one rec league with no divisions, where you play for the fun of it and still compete for the title and prizes. The level is mixed, with many former high school players and a few university players, and most of this fall's teams have played in DBA before. DBA games are streamed live on YouTube, and a player of the game is named after each final. To see the level, watch a full game on our YouTube channel before you register, or read our post on rec vs competitive basketball.
You can play as a sub instead of registering for a full season. When a team is short a player, we contact subs on Instagram, usually the day before the game.
DBA is affordable. A Fall 5v5 team fee includes 11 games guaranteed plus playoffs, with two certified refs at every game, and also stats for every player. Jerseys cost extra, and the current fees are on our basketball team registration page. To compare fees across Winnipeg leagues, see how much a basketball league costs.
Captains register teams on our website, and players without a team register there as free agents. You'll hear back within two days to confirm your registration. Our guide on how to join a basketball league covers each step.
DBA is a basketball league in Winnipeg made for men, and it's both recreational and competitive. Players show up to enjoy the game, and teams compete for playoffs and prizes with two certified refs at each 5v5 game. The team fee is affordable and includes 11 games plus playoffs. Five of the eight Fall 2026 teams played in earlier DBA seasons. For the other two men's leagues side by side, read Peg City Basketball vs Winnipeg Basketball League. Other common questions are answered in the DBA FAQ.