The 2020–21 BBL-Pokal was the 54th season of the

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, the domestic cup competition of the

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(BBL).

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defeated

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in the final to win their third title.

Participants

The sixteen highest placed teams from the

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, without the relegated teams and promoted teams, qualified for the tournament.

Format

The format was changed for this season because of the

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. The 16 teams were split into four qualification tournaments of four teams (North and South). The winner of each tournament qualified for the final four.

Standings

Round and draw dates

Qualification tournament

The teams were split into a "North" and "South" zone and played a four-team tournament at a pre-selected venue. The draw was held on 3 September 2020. The first placed team in each tournament qualified for the final four. Due to the

, some games were played

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Group A

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Group B

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Group D

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Final four

The final four was postponed on 21 October 2020. It was scheduled to take place on 17 and April 2021, but was postponed again. The games took place on 15 and 16 May 2021.

Participants

Format

Standings

Round and draw dates

Qualification tournament

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Final four

Bracket

Semifinals

Final

See also

Notes

References

External links