Manresa Set for Two Pre-Season Fixtures
The 40th Torneig de Bàsquet de Sant Julià de Vilatorta has confirmed the pre-season schedule for Kids&Us Manresa, with two high-profile matches set for September. The tournament, one of the most established pre-season fixtures for Catalan ACB teams, will see Manresa take on Asisa Joventut on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 8:45 pm.
Local Fans to See New Signings in Action
This will be the first opportunity for Manresa supporters to see Álex Reyes in the team's green and black jersey during a competitive fixture. Reyes' debut comes ahead of the team's second season in the EuroCup, as confirmed by sources including Sport.es and NacióDigital.cat.
Second Match Against Lleida
Manresa’s second game will be against Ilerna Lleida on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 6:45 pm. Both matches will take place at the Municipal Pavilion in Sant Julià de Vilatorta, a venue that has hosted elite pre-season basketball games continuously since 1999. Tickets for all ACB-level games at the tournament cost €12 and can be purchased via the official tournament website basquetsantjulia.org. The event is organised by the Associació de Bàsquet Sant Julià, with support from the Catalan Basketball Federation and local authorities.
The tournament remains a key fixture for Catalan teams preparing for the new season, combining elite sport with community engagement.
The event also includes participation from Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos and Germany’s Ratiopharm Ulm, who are also competing in the EuroCup. The inclusion of international teams underscores the growing stature of the tournament, which has featured over 50 ACB-level games across 13 different clubs since its inception.
How to Attend
Residents and visitors can attend the matches by purchasing tickets online at basquetsantjulia.org. The venue is accessible by public transport, with regular Rodalies train services to Vilatorta station and local bus connections.
Reported by vilaweb.cat, Ajuntament de Sant Julià de Vilatorta, 40è Torneig de Bàsquet Sant Julià de Vilatorta, naciodigital.cat, Marc Llohis, Laia Miralpeix, Territoriweb - territoriweb.cat, Regió 7.
