A highly anticipated match in the Korean Basketball League is set to take place on the afternoon of New Year's Day, 2026, at 13:00. Seoul SK Knights will host Anyang Jung Kwan Jang. This game marks not only the first professional basketball game of the new year but also a direct contest between two top teams in the standings. Currently, Anyang Jung Kwan Jang holds the second position in the league with a record of 17 wins and 9 losses, while Seoul SK Knights closely follows in third place with 15 wins and 11 losses. In terms of recent form, both teams have performed well, each achieving a record of 7 wins and 3 losses in their last 10 games. However, Anyang Jung Kwan Jang suffered a recent loss on Christmas Day, ending their four-game winning streak, whereas SK Knights have maintained a consistent winning rhythm. Furthermore, in their most recent encounter, SK Knights secured a significant victory with a score of 94-79, adding extra intrigue to this upcoming matchup.