Basque bare hand pelota

On the 1st of January, Astelena, there was a rarity: before the match between Laso-Albisu and Zabala-Martija began, the badge that was to determine which couple was going to make the first outlet stood and had to be thrown out again.

In this video we review the most memorable moments left by the Basque ball in 2025, with Altuna, Etxeberria, Ezkurdia and Rezusta as hand champions, while Enara Gaminde has prevailed in the Women's Master Cup. 

Jon Ibarluzea, Aritz Erkiaga and Thibault Basque have scored the best of the 10th day of the Eusko Label Winter Series 2025-2026.

It was the farewell meeting of Ariz Erkiaga and Jon Ibarluzea, who won in three games (9-15, 15-14 and 5-3) against Alex Goitia and Unai Lekerika, already ranked for the semi-finals.

Thus, Barandika-Basque, Urreisti-Lopez, Johan-Gorka and Goitia-Lekerika will be the couples competing in the semifinals.

Xabi Barkka and Thibault Basque have won the final ticket for the semi-finals of the Eusko Label Winter Series after beating Thomas Urrutia and Julen del Rio in two games (15-13 and 15-10) at the Jai Alai fronton in Gernika. 

Xabi Barkka and Thibault Basque have won the final ticket for the semi-finals of the Eusko Label Winter Series after beating Thomas Urrutia and Julen del Rio in two games (15-13 and 15-10) at the Jai Alai fronton in Gernika.

Ansa and Zubiri are the favorites, but it should be noted that the balls chosen by Ezkurra and Larrañaga are more intense.

Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu have won 10-22 to Jokin Altuna and Joseba Ezkurdia on the 6th day of the Couples Championship in Vitoria-Gasteiz, where the blues have dominated and won their fifth win. 

Iban Larrañaga and Josetxo Ezkurra will play the grand final of the Couples Championship against Imanol Ansa and Aritz Zubiri after defeating Kemen Aldabe and Xabi Azpiroz in two sets in the final.

Javi Zabala and Julen Martija have scored their third point in the Couples Championship, in the Adarraga, in a tough match, in which they beat Erik Jaka and Martxel Iztueta 20-22.

In the first match of the Jai Alai League, Iharte and Arai have defeated Erika and Alize 11-15 and 8-15. Next Friday the second semi-final will be played: Lur and Maia will face Elaia and Eneritz.

Peio Etxeberriand Rezusta have won 22-19 for Larrazabal and Mariezkurrena II on the fronton of Barañain.

The rivalry, very equal from beginning to end, has been resolved in the final many thanks to the push of Etxeberria and Rezusta, who have broken the balance in the final stretch and won.

Elordi and Zabaleta have shown superiority from the beginning in the match against Artola and Imaz (6-22) at the Astelena de Eibar.

The companies have released two videos in which the pelotaris wish the fans happiness for Christmas and the new year.

Ezkurra and Larrañaga have chosen four live balls in search of a quick match. On the contrary, Aldabe and Azpiroz have chosen heavier balls so that there will be more balls. Ansa and Zubiri, already classified for the final, are waiting for their rivals.

Thomas Urrutia, Goixerri and Julen del Rio scored the best of the 9th day of the Eusko Label Winter Series 2025-2026.

This Friday, in Etxebarri, and on Sunday in Sopelana, the couples championship will begin. Alize Sagardui, 14, will debut as a couple with champion Enara Gaminde.

Mutriku's forward and Occitania's defense have won 10-15, 15-11 and 4-5 for the couple of Donibane-Garazi's forward and Vitoria's backward.

Mutriku's forward and Occitania's defense have won 10-15, 15-11 and 4-5 for the couple of Donibane-Garazi's forward and Vitoria's backward.