The ECOMMBX International Youth Basketball Tournament Vol. 2 – The Eternals, will take place at the Kition Athletic Centre in Larnaca from 4 to 6 September 2026, bringing together some of the most promising young basketball players from Cyprus, Greece and Lithuania.
Powered by ECOMMBX and organised in collaboration with Chalkanor Suns, the tournament will be hosted by Petrolina AEK Larnaca and held under the auspices of the Cyprus Basketball Federation, with CyprusBasket.net serving as the Media Partner.
International competition at U16 and U18 level
The tournament will feature separate U16 and U18 competitions, with teams competing in a round robin format and each team guaranteed three games.
Participating U18 teams
- Žalgiris Kaunas Basketball Academy – Lithuania
- Panathinaikos BC Academy – Greece
- Petrolina AEK Larnaca – Cyprus
- Chalkanor Suns Basketball Academy – Cyprus
Participating U16 teams
- VKKM Neptūnas Basketball Academy – Lithuania
- Panathinaikos BC Academy – Greece
- Petrolina AEK Larnaca – Cyprus
- Chalkanor Suns Basketball Academy – Cyprus
By bringing established European basketball academies to Cyprus, the tournament gives young Cypriot athletes the opportunity to test themselves against international competition, develop through experience and create friendships that extend beyond the court.
Basketball with a purpose:
Adding to the excitement, basketball content creator and 1on1 specialist Matt “MK” Kiatipis will make a special guest appearance on the 5th of September, made possible through the support of Petrolina AEK Larnaca.
Those attending on the day, can enter the draw to face MK by donating to the Nicholas Zoe Foundation, the tournament’s Charity Partner. Donors will receive entry coupons based on the value of their donation.
The organisers will draw coupons at random and announce the selected participants on the spot, inviting them to step onto the court and face MK in a 1on1 challenge. The initiative forms part of Golden September and supports the Foundation’s work to raise awareness of childhood cancer and paediatric sarcoma.
Neoclis Theocharides, Sports Representative of ECOMMBX, states:
“The ECOMMBX International Youth Basketball Tournament is about much more than wins and losses. It is about giving young athletes the opportunity to compete internationally, grow through new experiences and build friendships through the game.
Basketball teaches hard work, respect, teamwork and love for the sport. For us at ECOMMBX, it is always a privilege to help create these positive experiences for the next generation, our future heroes, our Eternals.”
This years tournament will be open to the public with free admission. The full match schedule, details of MK’s appearance, fundraising activities and further tournament updates will be announced in the coming weeks through CyprusBasket.net and Chalkanor’s Sun official social media. To confirm your attendance please visit https://www.ticketbox.com.cy/ECBXIYBT2026
Tournament Supporters
ECOMMBX, CyprusBasket.net, Nicholas Zoe Foundation, Cyprus Basketball Federation, VAAT
Guest Star: Matt “MK” Kiatipis, with the support of Petrolina AEK Larnaca
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