Standings

At the conclusion of the CEBL's 100-game regular season schedule, the top four ranked teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs.

The CEBL Championship Weekend host club and the first-place team in the opposing conference get automatic byes to the Conference Finals at Championship Weekend.

The fifth-ranked team in each conference is eliminated from playoff contention unless the host club places fifth. In which case, the fourth-ranked team in that conference is eliminated.

Play-In:

The first round of the CEBL Playoffs features Play-In games between the third and fourth-seeded teams in each conference after the host team has been advanced to Championship Weekend. Winners of the Play-In games advance to the Conference Semifinals.

Conference Semifinal:

The second-seeded teams in each conference host the winners of the Play-In games. Winners of the Conference Semifinals advance to the Conference Finals at Championship Weekend.

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND:

Conference Final:

The host club and first-place team in the opposing conference play the winners of the Conference Semifinals. Winners of the Conference Finals advance to the CEBL Championship Game.

In 2024:

Western Conference Final - Western Conference 1st Place Team vs. Winner of Western Conference Semifinal

Eastern Conference Final - Montreal Alliance (Host Club) vs. Winner of Eastern Conference Semifinal

CEBL Championship Final:

The one-game CEBL Championship Final take places between the two Conference Final winners with the highest remaining seed becoming the home team. Winner is crowned CEBL Champion.

Notes:

- Tipoff times and the order of games will be determined by the CEBL in consultation with the CEBL clubs in order to meet the needs of the broadcast partner and host venue.

- All playoff games are single elimination.

When two (2) or more CEBL clubs are tied in the final conference standings at the conclusion of the regular season schedule, preferential ranking for playoff purposes shall be determined based on the following priorities and shall be awarded to the CEBL club which:

1. Has won the greater number of games played against the other tied CEBL Club; or
2. Has scored the higher net aggregate of points (i.e., points scored for less points scored against) in games played against the other tied CEBL Club; or
3. Has scored the higher net quotient of points (i.e., points scored for divided by points scored against) in games played against the other tied CEBL Club; or
4. Has scored the higher net aggregate of points in games played against all CEBL Clubs; or
5. Has scored the higher net quotient of points in games played against all CEBL Clubs; or
6. Has won a coin toss against the other tied CEBL Club.

In the event of a tie involving three (3) or more teams, the above tie-breaking criteria are applied one after another until all tied teams have been ranked. This means if the criteria from 1. above determines Team X as the higher seed and there is still a tie between teams Y and Z, then the ranking of the remaining teams will be determined by the criteria in 2. or 3. and so on, if necessary.