Basketball fans can mark their calendars once again as the Guadalajara Astros begin the defense of their CIBACOPA (Pacific Coast Basketball Circuit) crown next week.

The Astros play the 2024 season’s inaugural game at their home stadium Friday, March 1, 8 p.m. against the Frayles de Gusave, followed by a second match-up Saturday, March 2, 6 p.m.  The team remains in the city for games against the Angeles de CDMX on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6, both at 8 p.m., before heading on the road. Tickets at boletomovil.com or at the Astros Stadium, Avenida Manuel Ávila Camacho, Colonia Jardines del Country, Guadalajara (a few blocks from Plaza Patria). For more information on the league and future home games for the Astros, see cibacopa.org.