A Battle for the LNBP Title: Diablos Rojos vs. Fuerza Regia
The Diablos Rojos del México and Fuerza Regia will face off in the prestigious final of the 25th anniversary of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). The series begins on Monday, November 3rd, and could extend until Friday, November 14th if it reaches a maximum of seven games.
Diablos Rojos del México: Seeking Their First Bicampeonato
The capital team, Diablos Rojos del México, is the reigning champion after defeating Halcones de Xalapa 4-1 in the 2024 season, their first in the LNBP. They aim to secure their first bicampeonato (back-to-back championship) in the league.
Fuerza Regia: Aiming to Extend Their Dominance
Fuerza Regia, hailing from Monterrey, is the most title-laden team in LNBP history with five championships. They won in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023. The team seeks to widen the gap at the top by claiming another title.
LNBP History and Road to the Final
The LNBP began in 2000 with 11 teams and expanded to 14 contenders in the 2025 season. Diablos Rojos and Fuerza Regia both finished the regular season with 20 wins and eight losses, though Fuerza Regia had a slight edge in point differential (318 vs. 316).
Playoff Journey
Diablos Rojos overcame Dorados de Chihuahua 3-2 in the Semifinals of Zone and then defeated Astros de Jalisco 4-3 in the Final of the Hot Zone. Fuerza Regia, meanwhile, triumphed 3-1 over Mineros de Zacatecas in semifinals and 4-2 against Panteras de Aguascalientes.
Coaching Backgrounds
Diablos Rojos del México, under head coach Nicolás Casalánguida (an Argentine), recently secured a bicampeonato in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB) and the Liga Mexicana de Softbol (LMS), as well as the Baseball Champions League Americas (BCL). Their LNBP success continues with the same head coach.
Fuerza Regia, led by Spanish coach Pablo García in his third season, aims for a second LNBP title following their 2023 victory over Astros de Jalisco. García previously won the LMB with Abejas de León in 2022.
Copa Valúe Precedent
Soles de Mexicali won the Copa Valúe, a mid-season tournament similar to the NBA’s Emirates Cup, by defeating Diablos Rojos 80-75 in a single game final held in August in Guadalajara. Fuerza Regia (2023), Halcones de Xalapa (2024), and Soles de Mexicali (2025) have previously claimed the Copa Valúe trophy.
Final Series Schedule
- Game 1: Monday, November 3rd, Gimnasio Juan De la Barrera (CDMX), 8:15 PM
- Game 2: Tuesday, November 4th, Gimnasio Juan De la Barrera (CDMX), 8:15 PM
- Game 3: Friday, November 7th, Arena Mobil (Monterrey), 8:15 PM
- Game 4: Saturday, November 8th, Arena Mobil (Monterrey), 4:15 PM
- Game 5*: Monday, November 10th, Arena Mobil (Monterrey), 8:15 PM
- Game 6*: Thursday, November 13th, Gimnasio Juan De la Barrera (CDMX), 8:15 PM
- Game 7*: Friday, November 14th, Gimnasio Juan De la Barrera (CDMX), 8:15 PM
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who are Diablos Rojos del México and Fuerza Regia?
A: Diablos Rojos del México is a capital team in the LNBP, while Fuerza Regia hails from Monterrey and holds the most championships in LNBP history.
- Q: What is the significance of this final?
A: This will be the first LNBP postseason meeting between these two teams, despite their extensive histories in Mexican baseball elimination stages.
- Q: How have these teams performed this season?
A: Both Diablos Rojos and Fuerza Regia finished the regular season with 20 wins and eight losses, though Fuerza Regia had a slight edge in point differential.
- Q: Who are the head coaches?
A: Diablos Rojos del México is led by Argentine head coach Nicolás Casalánguida, while Fuerza Regia is coached by Spanish head coach Pablo García.
- Q: What is the Copa Valúe?
A: The Copa Valúe is a mid-season tournament in the LNBP, similar to the NBA’s Emirates Cup, with the top eight teams competing for the trophy.
