Kyiv-Basket began the 2026/27 SuperLeague season with a road victory over Volyn in Lutsk, winning 89–82. The visitors took the first quarter 28–21; Volyn trimmed the gap in the second and the teams went to the break 43–42 in Kyiv-Basket’s favour. Kyiv extended the lead in the third quarter (30–24) and the final period finished 16–16, preserving a seven-point margin.

Klardi was Kyiv-Basket’s top scorer with 21 points and 4 assists, while Mei contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Nazar Korol led Volyn with 20 points. The hosts won the rebounding battle 46–32 but could not convert it into a win. The match was the first lineup game of the SuperLeague regular season 2026/27 for both clubs.