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Euroleague Basketball today announced a new collaboration with the anti-piracy affiliate of Sportian to protect its competitions against piracy and boost the integrity of its international broadcast offering. The new collaboration with Sportian’s anti-piracy affiliate will introduce automated detection and takedown of illegal content, supporting Euroleague Basketball broadcasters, fans, and the wider sports economy.

Euroleague Basketball Appoint Sportian to Combat Global Piracy with AI-Powered Solutions

[Euroleague Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/) today announced a new collaboration with the anti-piracy affiliate of [Sportian](http://www.sportian.com) to protect its competitions against piracy and boost the integrity of its international broadcast offering.

Using [Piracy Guard services](https://www.sportian.com/products/piracy-guard), based on technology from LALIGA, Euroleague Basketball will be able to automatically detect, report and remove illegal broadcasts across IPTV, web, and mobile app platforms.

Euroleague Basketball is one of the fastest growing properties in sport, posting record-breaking television, digital and attendance figures annually and attracting hundreds of millions of views of its regular season and Final Four phases.

Reducing piracy protects the flexible, modern, and dynamic viewing experience offered by its streaming service EuroLeague TV, while protecting the investment of its global broadcast partners and ensuring the league can continue to innovate in how it delivers the competition to fans around the world.

By collaborating with Sportian, the technology company formed from the joint venture between Globant and LALIGA, Euroleague joins a community of anti-piracy clients being in a stronger position to defend its intellectual property across broadcast platforms, aligning with other major sports properties to share best practices and agree collective procedures to stop the damage that piracy inflicts on the industry.

The new service will combine live alerts, 24/7 monitoring and real-time dashboards, enabling ultra-fast decision-making and helping to ensure that Euroleague continues to attract new revenues, benefitting clubs, and players.

**Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Chief Marketing Communications Officer of Euroleague Basketball**, said: "Piracy undermines the sustainability of global sport by diverting revenues that should be reinvested into clubs, players, and fan experiences, while also presenting serious privacy and security risks for the users without their knowledge. By working with Sportian, we are taking a decisive step to protect our content, our fans, and our broadcast partners. This is not just about Euroleague Basketball, it’s about working collectively with other rights holders to protect the sports economy and ensure our competitions can continue to grow."

**Luis Ureta, Sportian CEO**, added: "Protecting content rights is a cornerstone of any growth strategy in sport. Euroleague Basketball has invested in top-class streaming and broadcast offerings and we think it’s essential to protect such innovations, for the good of the whole industry. Our AI-powered services will help ensure that fans can continue enjoying these premium, secure viewing experiences, while the league and its partners safeguard the revenues needed to reinvest in the sport. Together, we are reinforcing the foundations for both business expansion and long-term fan engagement."

Sportian provides proactive and reactive piracy protection to major sports and broadcasting clients around the world, including Serie A, MotoGP, LALIGA, Sky, ONE Championship, WorldSBK, Atresmedia and the Belgian Football Federation.

**About Sportian**

Sportian is a global end-to-end technology solutions provider that enables growth for the sports and entertainment industry through its digital ecosystem, powered by Globant.

Sportian offers a unique ecosystem of technologies that helps sports and entertainment entities grow by adopting fan-centric strategies, embracing new business models and expanding their global reach. Its solutions combine AI, data, experience design and commercial strategy to revolutionize areas such as global fan engagement, streaming, digital asset monetisation, competition management, real-time data capture, content innovation and anti-piracy. This ecosystem has formed a core part of LALIGA since 2014 and is now being used by a wide range of global competitions, broadcasters, federations and clubs to achieve the next stage of their digital transformation.

**About Euroleague Basketball**

Euroleague Basketball (EB) is a global leader in the sports and entertainment business, devoted to running the top European competitions of professional basketball clubs under a unique and innovative organizational model. Owned and administered by some of the most successful and historic clubs in the world, EB manages the continent’s two premier men’s basketball competitions, the EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup, as well as the sport’s premier under-18 showcase, the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague.

The EB competitions bring the elite of European basketball to all five continents and to the entire sports community through the OTT platform EuroLeague TV. EB also organizes a series of community and educational activities, led by the One Team program, in alignment with the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. On the academic side, the EB Sports Business MBA trains future professionals in sports management.

The new collaboration with Sportian’s anti-piracy affiliate will introduce automated detection and takedown of illegal content, supporting Euroleague Basketball broadcasters, fans, and the wider sports economy.

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 14 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Latest disciplinary sanctions

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been sanctioned with a fine of €8,000, and a game to be played at a limited 80% of its capacity, including the closing of specific sectors, for the offensive chants performed by the local fans towards visiting player (Kevin Punter), the referee(s) and to anyone associated with FC Barcelona on occasion of the game Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade – FC Barcelona, under Article 29.2.f) 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 off the Club committing a new infringement of Article 29.1 f).

Nelonen secures the EuroLeague rights for Finland

Euroleague Basketball and Nelonen Media, the Finnish entertainment company, have signed an agreement that will bring the EuroLeague to all Finnish basketball fans on an exclusive basis for the remainder of the 2025–26 season and the full 2026–27 season.

As part of this agreement, secured by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG, all fans with a  Ruutu+ Urheilu subscription will have the opportunity to follow Europe’s top basketball club competition. Ruutu will broadcast a selection of Regular Season and Playoffs games, while the final phase of the competition, the EuroLeague Final Four, taking place this season from May 22 to 24 in Athens, will be aired in its entirety.

“Finland is a vibrant and growing basketball market, and we are thrilled to bring the EuroLeague even closer to its passionate fans,” said Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball Chief Marketing and Communication Officer. “Partnering with Nelonen allows us to deliver the best European club basketball to a wider audience and continue strengthening the sport’s presence across the region.”

All Finnish sports fans will be able to watch the top European club matchups live, accompanied by commentary from Kristian Palotie, Toni Flink and Saara Wahlgren,  with particular interest in the two Finnish representatives in the league: Mikael Jantunen and Miikka Muurinen.

“EuroLeague brings basketball entertainment to fans from the absolute top of the continent. It is great to add EuroLeague matches that are of particular interest to Finns to Ruutu's basketball offerings.” says Nelonen Media’s Head of Sports, Tuomas Saarela.

Mikael Jantunen signed with reigning EuroLeague champion Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul last summer after an outstanding debut season with Paris Basketball, where he helped the club reach the Playoffs. Miikka Muurinen, one of the biggest rising stars in European basketball, currently plays for Serbian powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

This partnership marks a significant step in Euroleague Basketball’s ongoing strategy to expand its reach across Europe, making top-tier basketball more accessible to wider audiences.

Find below the selection of games available to watch on RUUTU in the remainder of 2025:

- Round 15: December 12, AS Monaco vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
- Round 15: December 12, Partizan Mozzart Bet vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
- Round 16: December 16, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
- Round 16: December 17, Partizan Mozzart Bet vs. Virtus Bologna
- Round 17: December 18, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
- Round 17: December 19, Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet
- Round 18: December 23, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. FC Barcelona
- Round 18: December 26, Partizan Mozzart Bet vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
- Round 19: December 30,  Valencia Basket vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet

Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) member clubs met on Thursday, November 27, to evaluate the current situation in Israel. The meeting followed the announcement issued on October 21, which identified December 1 as a tentative date for the potential restart of games in the country.



EuroCup and EuroLeague games to resume in Israel on December 9 and 11 respectively

Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) member clubs met on Thursday, November 27, to evaluate the current situation in Israel. The meeting followed the [announcement issued on October 21,](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fid.euroleague.net%2Fpublicapi%2Fv1%2Fcommunication%2Flink%2F1E21D7EE-61AB-B107-62D6-FC91E15139FB%2Ff41644bbdea3475f584b4c1d945a863caf01a6c8a2d15aef20fe71a46cb63af3_3809&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C09ddf34a637a4f2b89c508de2dd268f8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638998578884123369%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Cx4ju9D1D%2F%2FWP4aZ%2Bv24Q85YtUrFgz5jsNEr1gIbKqk%3D&reserved=0) which identified December 1 as a tentative date for the potential restart of games in the country.

During the meeting, clubs received a detailed briefing on last week’s official Euroleague Basketball (EB) delegation visit to Israel, which included a comprehensive on-site inspection of current conditions and the safety measures and conditions to be implemented, as well as formal meetings with multiple governmental bodies. The clubs also reviewed the most recent discussions conducted by EB with local and international authorities, visiting teams, and all relevant organizations, including ELPA, EHCB, and UEBO, who have been actively involved and informed throughout the monitoring phase.

After careful deliberation, Euroleague Basketball has determined to activate the return plan and resume the competition in Israel beginning with Round 10 of the EuroCup and Round 15 of the EuroLeague. The first game in Israel, since October 2023, is scheduled for December 9, when Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem will host Veolia Towers Hamburg in the EuroCup. The EuroLeague will return on December 11 with the matchup between Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne while Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will make its home debut on December 16 against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.

Euroleague Basketball will continue to closely monitor developments and maintain constant communication with local and international authorities, visiting teams, and all relevant organizations to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. In this regard, the return plan presented by the EB management commits to full cooperation and alignment with national government recommendations or restrictions with regards to the travel of their domestic teams to Israel.

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

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.

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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