DERNIÈRES ACTUALITÉS

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.

Latest disciplinary sanctions

**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)

Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) member clubs met on Tuesday to discuss the current situation in Israel and Gaza, following the recently announced ceasefire and peace initiatives. The meeting also addressed the possibility of bringing EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup games back to Israel, after matches were relocated to neutral venues since October 2023.

EuroLeague and EuroCup games planned to return to Israel starting December 1, 2025

*Barcelona, October 21, 2025* — Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) member clubs met on Tuesday to discuss the current situation in Israel and Gaza, following the recently announced ceasefire and peace initiatives. The meeting also addressed the possibility of bringing EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup games back to Israel, after matches were relocated to neutral venues since October 2023.

After thoughtful deliberation, ECA clubs agreed on the proposal to set December 1, 2025, as the date for games to resume in Israel. Until then, Euroleague Basketball will continue to carefully monitor developments, stay in close contact with local and foreign authorities, visiting teams, and all relevant organizations, including ELPA, EHCB and UEBO, and ensure that the safety and well-being of everyone involved remain the top priority.

Euroleague Basketball and its participating clubs welcome the recent peace plan with optimism and hope. The organization reaffirms its belief in the power of basketball to bring people and communities together, and its commitment to contributing to peace through the shared values of sport, respect, and unity.

After thoughtful deliberation, ECA clubs agreed on the proposal to set December 1, 2025, as the date for games to resume in Israel.

FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company, and Euroleague Basketball today announced a multi-year broadcasting agreement extending their partnership through 2028. Under the renewed deal, FanDuel will continue to broadcast EuroLeague games for free in the United States via FanDuel TV’s FAST channel FanDuel TV Extra and its OTT platform FanDuel TV+. 

EuroLeague and FanDuel extend Media Rights agreements until 2028

 FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company, and Euroleague Basketball today announced a multi-year broadcasting agreement extending their partnership through 2028. Under the renewed deal, FanDuel will continue to broadcast EuroLeague games for free in the United States via FanDuel TV’s FAST channel FanDuel TV Extra and its OTT platform FanDuel TV+.

The renewed partnership, secured by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG, builds on a successful collaboration that began in 2024. The expanded agreement will bring fans in the U.S. even greater access to Europe’s top basketball competition, airing 100+ games per season, including live coverage of selected EuroLeague Regular Season games every week, the Play-In Showdown, Playoffs, and the Final Four.

“We are extremely satisfied to renew this agreement, as FanDuel is a key partner in expanding our global footprint and delivering the rich tradition of European basketball to U.S. audiences,” said Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball Marketing and Communication Chief Officer. “After a successful first season, FanDuel’s expanded coverage clearly shows the growing interest EuroLeague is generating among American fans.”

This renewal coincides with a period of growth for the EuroLeague. For the first time since the league format was established, 20 teams will compete, marking the debut of Dubai Basketball and further reinforcing the league’s global reach and appeal. The expanded broadcast coverage offers American basketball fans the chance to experience the competitiveness, intensity, and skill of Europe’s premier basketball league on a free-to-air basis, strengthening both FanDuel TV’s live sports portfolio and EuroLeague’s international visibility.

“We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with EuroLeague, which showcases some of the highest-caliber basketball in the world,” said Michael Shiffman, SVP and Executive Producer of FanDuel TV. “Bringing this premium content to our fans aligns perfectly with our mission. By making more than 100 EuroLeague games available on FanDuel TV Extra and FanDuel TV+, we’re giving fans in the U.S. an easy, and completely free way to watch and follow Europe’s premier league.”

In addition to FanDuel TV Extra and FanDuel TV+, select EuroLeague games will also air across FanDuel Sports Network and stream on the FanDuel Sports Network app, giving fans even more ways to watch.

FanDuel TV Extra is available on major free streaming platforms including The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, Tubi, Xumo Play, Vizio WatchFree+, Sling Freestream, and Plex, as well as through FanDuel’s own OTT service, FanDuel TV+. FanDuel TV+ is free to watch with a FanDuel account and can be accessed on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Android TV, or streamed online at FanDuel.com/watch.

Every week, EuroLeague Games will air on FanDuel TV Extra and FanDuel TV+

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred between Rounds 2 and 4 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season.

**Round 4**

- Mr. Josean Querejeta, President of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, 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 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz – Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

 **Round 3**

- Mr. Ettore Messina, Head Coach of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating on occasion of the game EA7 Emporio Armani Milan – AS Monaco, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

**Round 2**

- Mr. Shane Larkin, Player of Anadolu Efes Istanbul, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating related to the game Anadolu Efes Istanbul – Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
- Mr. Jerian Grant, Player of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating related to the game Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens – FC Barcelona, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

EuroLeague Basketball is proud to announce a new broadcast agreement with la chaine L’Équipe, which will bring a selection of the EuroLeague games on a free-to-air basis to all the French fanbase.

La chaine L’Équipe to broadcast the EuroLeague free-to-air in France

- L’Equipe to start airing games on November 6

Euroleague Basketball is proud to announce a new broadcast agreement with la chaine L’Équipe, which will bring a selection of the EuroLeague games on a free-to-air basis to all the French fanbase.

As part of this agreement, secured by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG, la chaine L’Équipe will air a selection of Regular Season, Playoffs, and Final Four games throughout the 2025–26 season, featuring matchups involving [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) and [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) among others.

This partnership ensures that fans across France can enjoy the best of European basketball on free-to-air television, reaffirming Euroleague Basketball’s commitment to bringing the game closer to its supporters in one of Europe’s most passionate sports markets. The EuroLeague fanbase in France has seen remarkable growth over the past four seasons, increasing by more than 70%, with particularly strong engagement among the Gen Z audience.

"We are thrilled to welcome back la chaine L’Équipe as our broadcast partner in France," said Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer. "With a growing basketball community in France, providing our games free-to-air ensures that French fans can experience the passion, excitement, and excellence that define the EuroLeague."

Commentary for the broadcasts will be provided by Benoît Cosset and Erwan Abautret, joined by former EuroLeague player Paul Lacombe, who will bring his firsthand experience and insight from his career, including multiple EuroLeague seasons with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and Sig Strasbourg.

Céline Chanat, Director of Content and Broadcasting for the TV division of la chaine L’Équipe Group: "We are delighted to announce the return of the EuroLeague on la chaine L’Équipe. This acquisition reflects our commitment to strengthening our premium rights offering with a top-tier competition that enriches our basketball programming. Bringing the EuroLeague to our audience allows viewers to witness the achievements of the greatest French and European clubs and follow a prestigious and unmissable competition for all basketball enthusiasts."

The deal marks a significant step in EuroLeague Basketball’s strategy to expand its reach and accessibility across Europe, making top-tier basketball available to wider audiences and inspiring the next generation of fans and players in France.

La chaîne L’Équipe has become an official rights holder in France, providing basketball fans with broader access to top-tier European basketball. with SKWEEK, which will continue to broadcast all EuroLeague games, and TV MONACO, which will maintain free-to-air coverage of all AS Monaco matches.

Find below the selection of games available to watch on la chaine L’Équipe in the remainder of 2025:

- ROUND 9: November 6, 2025 – Paris Basketball vs. FC Bayern Munich
- ROUND 10: November 11, 2025 – Paris Basketball vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
- ROUND 15: December 11, 2025 – Paris Basketball vs. Zalgiris Kaunas
- ROUND 16: December 16, 2025 – Paris Basketball vs. FC Barcelona
- ROUND 17: December 18, 2025 – Real Madrid vs. Paris Basketball
- ROUND 18: December 23, 2025 – LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul
- ROUND 19: December 30, 2025 – LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Paris Basketball

Euroleague Basketball and adidas today announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership for the next four seasons, through the 2028–29 campaign. Building on more than a decade of collaboration since first joining forces in 2014, the renewed agreement highlights adidas’ position as a driving force in European basketball and deepens its commitment to shaping the sport’s future across both professional and grassroots levels.

adidas and Euroleague Basketball renew partnership to empower the next generation of talent

Euroleague Basketball and adidas today announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership for the next four seasons, through the 2028–29 campaign. Building on more than a decade of collaboration since first joining forces in 2014, the renewed agreement highlights adidas’ position as a driving force in European basketball and deepens its commitment to shaping the sport’s future across both professional and grassroots levels.

As the naming partner of the [adidas NextGen EuroLeague](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/), adidas will continue to play a pivotal role in developing Europe’s rising stars, reinforcing a shared vision with Euroleague Basketball to grow the game from the grassroots up. The competition has become the benchmark for showcasing future talent, perfectly aligned with adidas’ dedication to creating opportunities for the next generation of players. Since 2022, adidas has further elevated its presence by introducing adidas-branded teams at each Qualifier, bringing together some of the most promising prospects from across Europe.

"adidas has been a fundamental partner in growing Euroleague Basketball for more than a decade, and together we have elevated both the professional and grassroots levels of basketball," said Gawain Davies, Euroleague Basketball Chief Commercial Officer. "Their commitment to youth development through the adidas NextGen EuroLeague competition, together with their support across the EuroLeague, makes this collaboration unique. We are excited to continue this journey with adidas through the 2028–29 season."

“At adidas, we believe the future of basketball belongs to the next generation,” said Cameron Mason, Senior Director of Sports Marketing Basketball at adidas. “Our partnership with Euroleague allows us to not only invest in young athletes but also celebrate the culture and rivalries that make the game so powerful. Together, we are creating moments that inspire players and fans alike across Europe.”

Beyond youth development, the renewed agreement will also spotlight initiatives that bring fans closer to the game, including the **Rivalry Series**, which elevates one key EuroLeague fixture each round by celebrating historic clashes and defining moments of the season across social, digital, and broadcast platforms, and continued adidas support of the **EuroLeague Final Four**, the pinnacle event of European club basketball.

Together, Euroleague Basketball and adidas reaffirm their shared commitment to growing the game from the grassroots up, inspiring the next generation of talent and amplifying the energy of European basketball culture.

A meeting between Euroleague Basketball management, EuroLeague clubs, NBA management, and FIBA leadership took place on October 8, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. This was the second meeting held between the parties in recent months, following the joint announcement by the NBA and FIBA to explore the potential creation of “NBA Europe,” a new international club competition. At the previous meeting, Euroleague Basketball presented a proposal for a collaboration framework that, to date, has not received any meaningful response. 

Update on recent NBA-FIBA-EuroLeague meetings

A meeting between Euroleague Basketball management, EuroLeague clubs, NBA management, and FIBA leadership took place on October 8, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. This was the second meeting held between the parties in recent months, following the joint announcement by the NBA and FIBA to explore the potential creation of “NBA Europe,” a new international club competition. At the previous meeting, Euroleague Basketball presented a proposal for a collaboration framework that, to date, has not received any meaningful response. 

While the meeting concluded without any further details on the envisioned ‘NBA Europe’ project other than the publicly available information being shared, Euroleague Basketball extends its appreciation to the NBA for the constructive dialogue and to FIBA for promoting and hosting the meetings, as well as for its ongoing efforts to identify a collaborative framework that benefits all parties involved. 

Representing its clubs, which met earlier this week in Barcelona to discuss and share their views on this matter, Euroleague Basketball reaffirmed its commitment to continued engagement in these discussions, emphasizing that any potential framework for cooperation must respect the following core principles: 

1\. Shared Benefit: Any proposal must bring value to all stakeholders and to European basketball as a whole, without marginalizing the organizations and individuals who have built today’s elite club basketball structure. 

2\. Cultural Integrity: The traditions, fan bases, and unique identity of European basketball must be protected and preserved. 

3\. Competitive Excellence: Any initiative should aim to maintain and enhance the high competitive standards of European basketball. 

4\. European Governance: Decision-making authority must remain in Europe to ensure that the interests of European basketball take precedence. 

Euroleague Basketball and its clubs remain committed to engaging in constructive discussions with the NBA and FIBA, provided these fundamental principles are upheld throughout the process.

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 34 and Play-In Showdown Game B.

**Round 2**

- Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has been sanctioned with a fine of €13,000, for the throwing of objects on to the playing court during the game Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade– EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, under Article 29.2.g) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code
- Mr Radovan Trifunovic, assistant coach of Anadolu Efes Istanbul has been sanctioned with a fine of €2,500, for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game Anadolu Efes Istanbul – Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, 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 the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season Round 2.

Euroleague Basketball and talkSPORT, the home of live sport and livelier opinion across the UK and beyond, have announced an agreement to stream London Lions’ games in the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season on its official YouTube channel. The deal was secured by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG.

talkSPORT to stream London Lions’ BKT EuroCup games in the UK

Euroleague Basketball and talkSPORT, the home of live sport and livelier opinion across the UK and beyond, have announced an agreement to stream London Lions’ games in the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season on its official [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORT/featured). The deal was secured by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG.

Beginning this October, talkSPORT will broadcast every London Lions EuroCup game live and free-to-air via its official [YouTube channel](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40talkSPORT%2Ffeatured__%3B!!F0Stn7g!Gk_0yE1hOPVuhPYKB5ADQszOXfzdCn3mCANReyO3LaJoDCITdkBY9GnJpKo5P_ddyUVTgdThX5iwTT335_ATm3ywjiAoIDgujMg9%24&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C291b604622324978a17b08de04bd26be%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638953408050194135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cDX6jMUK5h4jhFRgEo%2Fz45Y7KHV%2BkkytpBYumbHDlT4%3D&reserved=0), bringing top-level European basketball to fans across the UK at no cost. 

“Bringing London Lions games to a free-to-air platform together with talkSPORT is a significant milestone in Euroleague Basketball’s commitment to expanding the sport in the UK. With talkSPORT’s powerful reach and engaged fanbase, we are confident more British fans will connect with the excitement of the BKT EuroCup.” stated Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball Chief Marketing and Communication Officer. 

Liam Fisher, Head of talkSPORT, says: “We’re committed to bringing the talkSPORT audience the best content across our audio and video platforms, and basketball is no exception. We’re delighted to be bringing all London Lions’ games to our audience this season.” 

The agreement marks a major step in Euroleague Basketball’s mission to grow its audience in the UK, one of Europe’s most dynamic sports markets. With the London Lions representing the capital in Europe’s second-tier competition, fans will have unprecedented access to follow the team’s journey against some of the continent’s best clubs. 

The partnership highlights a shared commitment to widening basketball’s footprint in the UK, building visibility for both the London Lions and the BKT EuroCup competition, and offering fans a new, accessible way to experience the game.

Games will be live on talkSPORT’s official YouTube channel and free-to-air

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/:b:/g/personal/diego_fernandez_euroleague_net/EavhRGDQio9FuFL_qLr7dRYBMlZ7PNrB0hwP_8FvfteIiw?e=bzuYAP).

**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.

News

2025–26 EuroLeague and EuroCup season teams and calendar confirmed

Actualités

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

Latest disciplinary sanctions

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

EuroLeague and EuroCup games planned to return to Israel starting December 1, 2025

EuroLeague and FanDuel extend Media Rights agreements until 2028

Latest disciplinary sanctions

Actualités

La chaine L’Équipe to broadcast the EuroLeague free-to-air in France

adidas and Euroleague Basketball renew partnership to empower the next generation of talent

Update on recent NBA-FIBA-EuroLeague meetings

Latest disciplinary sanctions

talkSPORT to stream London Lions’ BKT EuroCup games in the UK