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| Founded | 1995 |
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| First season | 1995–96 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | First Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Danish Cup |
| International cup(s) | Basketball Champions League Europe Cup |
| Current champions | Bakken Bears (21st title) (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Bakken Bears (21 titles) |
| TV partners | Sport Live |
| Website | basketligaen.dk |
 2022–23 Basketligaen | |
The Basketligaen (English: The Basketball League) is the highest professional basketball league in Denmark. The original men's first division was founded in 1957 and the current league was founded in 1998. All-time record holder in league titles is Bakken Bears, which has captured 18 titles in its history. BMS is the only team with 5 titles in a row, starting in 1986 through 1990. The main TV partner of the league is Sport Live. The league consists of 11 teams, with no relegation rules.