The 2025/2026 Dutch Women's Promotiedivisie (VSE PRO 01) season will go down in history as one of the most dramatic campaigns in recent years. While the regular season suggested a predictable outcome, the post-season Final Four delivered a masterclass in playoff basketball, proving once again that records count for nothing when a trophy is on the line.

For 22 consecutive weeks, CBV Binnenland VSE 2 looked absolutely unstoppable. The team cruised through the regular season with a flawless 22-0 record, boasting a staggering +682 point differential. Led by their powerhouse offense and suffocating defense, Binnenland entered the NBB Finals as the undisputed favorites to capture the crown.

However, right behind them was Helpside CobraNova VSE 1. Finishing the regular season in second place with a highly respectable 19-3 record, the Voorburg-based squad quietly built the chemistry and mental resilience needed for a deep playoff run.

After both giants successfully navigated their semifinal matchups against Landslake Lions and BV Hoofddorp respectively, the stage was set for an epic showdown in the Grand Finale.

The championship game was a tactical masterclass. Binnenland attempted to impose their usual high-tempo game, but CobraNova responded with physical defense and elite half-court execution. In a nerve-wracking fourth quarter where every possession mattered, CobraNova showed championship poise, hitting crucial free throws and securing vital defensive rebounds to edge out the undefeated leaders 72-68.

With this triumph, Helpside CobraNova successfully defended their status at the top of the division, leaving a heartbroken Binnenland with the silver medal despite their historic regular-season run. Meanwhile, BV Hoofddorp secured a well-deserved third-place finish to round out the podium.

As the curtain falls on the 2025/2026 season, the Promotiedivisie once again proved to be an incredible breeding ground for domestic talent, leaving fans highly anticipating what the next basketball year will bring.