In the eighth season of the Balkan International Basketball League, nine participants from Bulgaria, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro has competed.

The top three teams from each group advanced to the second round.

The teams that finished fourth and fifth in their group play additionally in a qualification group to determine two additional participants to the second round.

The winners of both groups, as well the runners-up advanced to the semifinals.

The winners of those advanced to the final, decided on home and away games.