It runs an annual tournament, the Vietnam Pro Basketball League (Vietnamese: Giải Bóng rổ Chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam).

[1] The formation of the VBA was announced by charter team Saigon Heat following their completion of the 2015–16 ASEAN Basketball League season.

To oversee league operations, the VBA looked to the Philippines for personnel with extensive basketball experience.

[2] The VBA regular season begins at the start of June and runs until the end of September.

At the end of the regular season, the league's overall leader is awarded the Fans' Shield.