The National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) was founded in 2011, and is Canada's longest-running professional basketball league. NBL Canada launched its inaugural season in 2011 and returns to play from the pandemic on February 21, 2022 to celebrate its 10th season. NBL Canada provides a high quality professional sports and entertainment environment to their fans and players. The 10-year league is dedicated to raising the profile of the sport of professional basketball throughout Canada starting at the community level. The NBLC is committed to being one of the leading professional basketball leagues in the world. The league provides Canadian athletes, international athletes, coaches and officials the opportunity to participate in the game they love at the professional level. The NBLC is also dedicated to raising awareness of the sport of basketball throughout Canada, by providing fans with an exciting and entertaining experience.