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Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 12 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Latest disciplinary sanctions

Round 12

- Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has been sanctioned with fines amounting to €40,000, and a game to be played at a limited 80% of its capacity, including the closing of specific sectors, for multiple incidents generated by its fans during the game Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade – Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, under Article 29.1.f), and 29.2.g) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code. The arena capacity limitation is conditionally suspended during the 2025-26 season in accordance with Article 8 of the Disciplinary Code, and will be executed in the event of the club committing a new infringement of Article 29.1.f)
- Mr. Sylvain Francisco, player of Zalgiris Kaunas, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000, for statements regarding officiating on occasion of the game Real Madrid - Zalgiris Kaunas, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Others

- The Appeals Judge has partially upheld the appeal presented by Mr. Zvezdan Mitrovic, head coach of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, against [the decision issued by the Disciplinary Judge on November 4, 2025](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/news/latest-disciplinary-sanctions-november-4-el2526/), as a consequence of the actions reported on the game Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana – Neptunas Klaipeda. As a consequence of this decision, the sanction is therefore reduced from €6,000 to €5,000 for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code

Euroleague Basketball's Finance Panel, an independent regulatory body, has imposed a sanction consisting of a prohibition to register new players and coaches until one month after all overdue payables have been fully paid or an agreement is settled, and fines amounting to €300,000 on AS Monaco for violations of the articles 32(a), 32(c) and 32(e) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

AS Monaco sanctioned by Finance Panel over Financial Stability & Fair Play Regulations infringement

Euroleague Basketball's Finance Panel, an independent regulatory body, has imposed a sanction consisting of a prohibition to register new players and coaches until one month after all overdue payables have been fully paid or an agreement is settled, and fines amounting to €300,000 on AS Monaco for violations of the articles 32(a), 32(c) and 32(e) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

The case was [referred to the Finance Panel](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Fes%2Fnews%2Fas-monaco-referred-to-the-finance-panel%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C12b02d664bf144073bad08de2d11fb4a%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638997752431997181%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s89cuhdcQnlh1njgGTd8Hyt2SXu2GJ3sSZSQkHe2A5Q%3D&reserved=0) by the Management Control Commission (MCC), the independent commission that reviews the financial performance of the clubs and their compliance with the relevant regulations, on November 10, 2025. The Finance Panel had opened an adjudicatory proceeding and imposed a provisional ban on AS Monaco that prohibited the registration of players and coaches. As a consequence of the decision, the provisional ban is hereby continued until the overdue payables are solved.

The imposed sanctions consider the severity of the infractions, which included having overdue payables, as well as failing to provide required documentation and lack of cooperation with the Management Control Commission.

This decision may be appealed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Euroleague Basketball is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Bronze Sports Innovation Award at the 2025 Sports Business Awards, recognizing the groundbreaking production and fan-engagement achievements delivered at the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi.

2025 EuroLeague Final Four Abu Dhabi pockets the Sports Business 2025 Bronze Award for Innovation

Euroleague Basketball is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Bronze Sports Innovation Award at the 2025 Sports Business Awards, recognizing the groundbreaking production and fan-engagement achievements delivered at the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi.

The honor comes in a year when Euroleague Basketball was also [shortlisted for Best Sports Marketing Campaign, International](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Fes%2Fnews%2Feuroleague-basketball-receives-two-nominations-at-2025-sports-business-awards%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40ext.euroleague.net%7Cf7fd4cc985ac4cd9b5a008de2b836d99%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638996040660474196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tkEPxTVLNlHGfuBDhSRltwoWWuCtF%2FcE%2F3S2UgXUb8w%3D&reserved=0), following a landmark 25th anniversary season celebrated across Europe and beyond.

The Bronze Sports Innovation Award recognizes Euroleague Basketball’s partnership with IMG in delivering the first-ever EuroLeague Final Four hosted in the Middle East. Held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the event showcased a new global chapter for the competition, breaking production and engagement records. IMG’s world-class broadcast approach featured a record 24 cameras, including immersive in-stanchion views and roaming RF Steadicams, creating the most dynamic live basketball coverage in league history.

The 2025 Final Four also generated [extraordinary digital impact](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Fes%2Fnews%2Feuroleague-basketball-achieves-record-breaking-digital-and-social-media-success-during-2025-final-four%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40ext.euroleague.net%7Cf7fd4cc985ac4cd9b5a008de2b836d99%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638996040660502850%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=minTU8CJ4wMJyxfw3icmpTwAATzQAtVTUwe7%2FRxwseE%3D&reserved=0), reaching 208.6 million impressions and 100.6 million video views across EuroLeague official platforms. Complementing the on-court spectacle, fans enjoyed a fully immersive week of activations, from 25th anniversary celebrations and live digital shows to mic’d-up player features and the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals, ultimately driving an 81% increase in global fan engagement.

The 2025 Sports Business Awards highlights a season defined by creativity, ambition, and meaningful connection with fans, affirming Euroleague Basketball’s leading role in shaping the future of the sport.

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 6 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

- Mr. Mihai Silvasan, head coach of U-BT Cluj-Napoca has been sanctioned with a fine of €3,000, for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game U-BT Cluj-Napoca - Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season.

- Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been sanctioned with a fine of €7,000, for the offensive chants performed by its fans on occasion of the game Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade– Panathinaikos Aktor Athens, under Article 29.2.f) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
- Olympiacos Piraeus has been sanctioned with a fine of €6,000, for the offensive chants performed by its fans on occasion of the game Olympiacos Piraeus – Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, under Article 29.2.f) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

The Management Control Commission (MCC), the independent commission that reviews the financial performance of the clubs and their compliance with the relevant regulations has referred an adjudicatory proceeding to the Financial panel against AS Monaco, as per the infringement of Articles 32.a) 32.c) and 32.d) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code, relating to overdue payables, failure to provide required documentation, and lack of cooperation.

AS Monaco referred to the Finance panel

The Management Control Commission (MCC), the independent commission that reviews the financial performance of the clubs and their compliance with the relevant regulations has referred an adjudicatory proceeding to the Financial panel against AS Monaco, as per the infringement of Articles 32.a) 32.c) and 32.d) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code, relating to overdue payables, failure to provide required documentation, and lack of cooperation.

Pending a final decision on the matter, the Finance Panel has imposed a provisional measure prohibiting AS Monaco from registering new players and coaches. This measure is effective immediately.

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred between Rounds 7 and 8 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, as well as Round 5 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

EuroLeague Round 7

- FC Barcelona has been sanctioned with a fine of €4,000, for the throwing of objects onto the playing court on occasion of the game FC Barcelona – EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, under Article 29.2.g) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

 

EuroLeague Round 8

- Mr. Vladimir Androic, assistant coach of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000, for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade – FC Barcelona, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
- Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has been sanctioned with a fine of €7,000, for the throwing of objects onto the playing court on occasion of the game Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade – FC Barcelona, under Article 29.2.g) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
- Mr. Dimitris Kontos, General Manager of Basketball Operations of Panathinaikos Aktor Athens has been sanctioned with a fine of €3,500, for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game AS Monaco – Panathinaikos Aktor Athens, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
- Mr. Giorgios Gkotzogiannis, Team Manager of Panathinaikos Aktor Athens has been sanctioned with a fine of €3,000, for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game AS Monaco – Panathinaikos Aktor Athens, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

EuroCup Round 5

- Mr. Zvezdan Mitrovic, head coach of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has been sanctioned with a fine of €6,000, for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana – Neptunas Klaipeda, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

After the enforcement of the ‘Competition Balance Standards (CBS)’ rules, part of Financial Sustainability &  Fair Play regulations, at the start of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season, Euroleague Basketball made public a compliance report on participating teams.

Euroleague Basketball announces first compliance report on Competition Balance Standards

After the enforcement of the *‘Competition Balance Standards (CBS)*’ rules, part of Financial Sustainability &  Fair Play regulations, at the start of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season, Euroleague Basketball made public a compliance report on participating teams.

The CBS are designed to improve competitive balance, promote sustainable club financial models, and align stakeholders’ objectives through the establishment of maximum and minimum player remuneration levels that correlate with average club market revenues.

As stated in article 10.8 of such regulations, *“Clubs must reach the LRL by the end of the EuroLeague’s registration period. Previously, clubs must likewise have committed a minimum of 80% of their defined LRL upon closing registration for EuroLeague Regular Season Round 1.”*

Upon completion of the compliance review, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne was found to be non-compliant with the minimum expenditure requirement of 80% at the close of the EuroLeague Regular Season Round 1 registration process, as stipulated in Article 10.8 of the regulations.

In accordance with the applicable regulations, the following measures will be immediately enforced:

“*In all these cases, the delta between the committed remunerations for that season and the LRL must be equally distributed among the players with a professional contract who are on the roster at that time. Should this not be the case or any installment not be paid in due time, this amount will be considered an overdue payable.”*

[As announced previously](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/es/news/euroleague-basketball-introduces-competitive-balance-standards-for-2025-26-season/), the Lower Remuneration Level (LRL) for the 2025-26 season was set at €5,846,983 net.

Euroleague Basketball will continue to monitor compliance with the Competitive Balance Standards.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne fails to comply with Low Remuneration Level requirements

The EuroLeague Round 10 game between Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, as well as the Round 11 game between Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, have been relocated to SAP Garden in Munich, Germany.

Round 10 and 11 games relocated: Fenerbahce vs. Maccabi and Fenerbahce vs. Hapoel

The EuroLeague Round 10 game between Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, as well as the Round 11 game between Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, have been relocated to SAP Garden in Munich, Germany.

The games will take place on Tuesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 13, respectively.

This decision was made following the recommendations of local authorities.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-13T17:45:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-11-11T17:45:00.000Z)

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred between Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season.

**Round 6**

- Mr. Ergin Ataman, Head Coach of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, has been sanctioned with a fine of €8,000 for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game Virtus Bologna - Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

**Round 5**

- Mr Oded Kattash, Head Coach of Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating on occasion of the game Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv  – Olympiacos Piraeus, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

**Others**

- Mr Ofer Yannay, President of Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for social media statements representing a lack of respect against another person, under Article 24.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

The BKT EuroCup Round 6 game between Bahcesehir College Istanbul and Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem will be played at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall at Belgrade, Serbia. The game will be played on Wednesday, November 5 at 18:00 local time. The EuroLeague Round 9 game between Dubai Basketball and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be played at Olympic Hall Zetra in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The game will be played on Thursday, November 6 at 19:00 local time.

Round 6 game Bahcesehir vs. Hapoel and Round 9 game Dubai vs. Hapoel relocated

The BKT EuroCup Round 6 game between Bahcesehir College Istanbul and Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem will be played at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall at Belgrade, Serbia. The game will be played on Wednesday, November 5 at 18:00 local time.

The EuroLeague Round 9 game between Dubai Basketball and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be played at Olympic Hall Zetra in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The game will be played on Thursday, November 6 at 19:00 local time.

These decisions have been taken considering the authorities’ recommendations.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (2025-11-05T16:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T16:00:00.000Z)

The Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) convened today to lay the foundation for the 2025–26 basketball season. Members reviewed the season’s By-Laws and took several key decisions, outlined below.

2025–26 EuroLeague and EuroCup season teams and calendar confirmed

The Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) convened today to lay the foundation for the 2025–26 basketball season. Members reviewed the season’s By-Laws and took several key decisions, outlined below.

**Expansion and Participating Teams**

Following [the Board’s approval to expand the EuroLeague to 20 teams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/news/euroleague-commercial-assets-board-addresses-strategic-developments-for-the-future-of-the-competitions/) starting with the 2025–26 season, the Assembly approved the official list of participating clubs for both the EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup.

**EuroLeague Teams (Alphabetical Order):**

Anadolu Efes Istanbul, AS Monaco, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Dubai Basketball, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, Olympiacos Piraeus, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, Paris Basketball, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, Virtus Segafredo Bologna, and Zalgiris Kaunas.

AS Monaco and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv earned their EuroLeague spots through EuroCup qualification rules.

**Long-Term Wildcards**

The Assembly approved the allocation of long-term wildcards to the following clubs:

- **Three-year duration:** Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Valencia Basket, Virtus Segafredo Bologna
- **Five-year duration:** Dubai Basketball

These wildcards aim to ensure the League’s long-term sustainability and support its strategic expansion to 20 teams. By fostering stability for participating clubs, the League reinforces its commitment to developing long-term projects across both established and emerging markets.

Additionally, it was agreed to continue conversations with Paris Basketball around a potential long-term collaboration.

**BKT EuroCup Teams (Alphabetical Order):** 

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys, Aris Midea Thessaloniki, Bahcesehir College Istanbul, BAXI Manresa, Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse, Dolomiti Energia Trento, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem, London Lions,  Neptunas Klaipeda, NINERS Chemnitz, Panionios Athens, ratiopharm Ulm, Slask Wroclaw, Turk Telekom Ankara, U-BT Cluj-Napoca, Umana Reyer Venice, Veolia Towers Hamburg. 

**2025–26 Season Calendar**

The Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders has officially approved the competitive calendar for the 2025–26 season. The EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup will tip off on September 30, 2025, with champions to be crowned on April 28 or May 1, 2026 for the EuroCup and on May 24, 2026 for the EuroLeague.

As part of the EuroLeague’s expansion to 20 teams, the Regular Season will increase from 34 to 38 rounds, offering fans even more high-level basketball throughout the year. The season will open with an action-packed double-Round week, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling campaign.

Additionally, games during November FIBA Qualifiers (windows) will be moved to Tuesday and Wednesday, in order to facilitate the availability of players to their National Teams.

Download the season calendar [HERE](https://euroleaguenet-my.sharepoint.com/personal/diego_fernandez_euroleague_net/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdiego%5Ffernandez%5Feuroleague%5Fnet%2FDocuments%2FMicrosoft%20Teams%20Chat%20Files%2F2526%20EB%20Season%20Calendar%201%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdiego%5Ffernandez%5Feuroleague%5Fnet%2FDocuments%2FMicrosoft%20Teams%20Chat%20Files&ga=1).

**2026 and 2027 Final Four**

The Assembly reviewed the ongoing process for awarding hosting rights for the 2026 and 2027 EuroLeague Final Four editions. Discussions with candidate cities are progressing, with final decisions expected soon.

As part of the updated EuroLeague By-Laws, the Third-Place Game will be removed starting with the 2025–26 Final Four, which will now feature the two semifinals and the championship game.

**Competitive Balance Standards (CBS) Updates**

In preparation for the 20-team format, and to adapt the existing regulations to the expanded league ECA shareholders approved several enhancements to the Competitive Balance Standards, forming part of the broader Financial Stability and Fair Play framework. The CBS will be in force starting the 2025-26 season and will be progressively implemented, culminating in a full implementation by the 2027-28 season:

Key updates include:

**Base Remuneration Level (BRL):** Minimum set at €10 million net, up from €8 million net, applicable unless 40% of the Average Licensed Clubs Defined Revenues (ALCDR) falls above this threshold.

**Anchor Player Exception:** Clubs will now be permitted up to three designated anchor players under the BRL framework, increased from two.

**Transitional Financial Compensation Cap:** For the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons only, clubs exceeding the BRL will face a financial maximum compensation cap of 10% of their total net player remuneration for the relevant season.

**Extended Tenure Player Exception:** Deduction rate increased from 25% to 50%.

These changes aim to ensure financial sustainability, promote fair play, and maintain competitive balance as the EuroLeague continues its growth and evolution.

The existing regulations announced on September 16, 2024, prior to the approved enhancements, can be found [HERE](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/news/euroleague-basketball-introduces-competitive-balance-standards-for-2025-26-season/).

All decisions taken at the Assembly will be submitted to the ECA General Assembly for final approval on July 3, 2025.

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