Regional Basketball League (Lithuania)

The Regional Basketball League (Lithuania), often abbreviated as RKL (Lithuanian: Regionų krepšinio lyga), is the second-tier men's basketball league in Lithuania. It sits below the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL), the premier professional league. The RKL is designed to provide a competitive environment for developing players, local talents, and seasoned veterans, with teams representing various regions and municipalities throughout Lithuania.

The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the LKL and the third-tier National Basketball League (NKL), though movement is dependent on meeting specific league criteria and infrastructure requirements. RKL seasons typically run from autumn to spring.

Participating teams often consist of a mix of amateur and semi-professional players. While not offering the same financial rewards or national recognition as the LKL, the RKL plays a crucial role in nurturing basketball talent within the country, providing a platform for players to gain experience and potentially advance to higher levels of professional basketball. The league also serves as an important source of community involvement and local pride for the regions its teams represent. Specific rules and regulations of the RKL are overseen by the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. The league is structured with playoffs to determine the season champion.