Euroleague Basketball has officially confirmed the full list of participating clubs and the calendar for the 2025–26 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons, following the Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) held on June 19.
For the first time, the EuroLeague will feature 20 clubs, following a previously approved expansion from 18 teams. The decision marks a significant step in the league’s long-term growth strategy.
The 2025–26 EuroLeague clubs are: Anadolu Efes, AS Monaco, Baskonia, Crvena Zvezda, Dubai Basketball, Olimpia Milano, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce, Hapoel Tel Aviv, ASVEL, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Paris Basketball, Partizan, Real Madrid, Valencia, Virtus Bologna, and Zalgiris.
Hapoel Tel Aviv earned its EuroLeague berth through EuroCup qualification rules. Dubai Basketball was granted a five-year wildcard as part of the league’s strategic expansion efforts.
Crvena Zvezda, Partizan, Valencia, and Virtus Bologna were awarded three-year wildcards. Talks continue with Paris Basketball regarding a long-term collaboration, though the French club will already be part of the 2025–26 field.
The EuroCup will also include 20 teams. Among those confirmed are Lietkabelis Panevezys, Aris Thessaloniki, Manresa, Besiktas, Buducnost, Cedevita Olimpija, Hapoel Jerusalem, London Lions, NINERS Chemnitz, Panionios, ratiopharm Ulm, and U-BT Cluj-Napoca.
Both the EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons will begin on September 30, 2025. The EuroCup Final is scheduled for April 28 or May 1, 2026, while the EuroLeague champion will be crowned on May 24, 2026.
The expanded EuroLeague schedule now features 38 Regular Season rounds. The season will open with a double-round week.
To avoid overlap with national team duties, games during FIBA’s November window will be played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Assembly also approved key enhancements to the Competitive Balance Standards (CBS), which will be phased in starting in 2025–26 and fully implemented by 2027–28.
The Base Remuneration Level has increased to €10 million net, up from €8 million. Teams may now register up to three anchor players under the BRL, instead of two.
A transitional financial compensation cap of 10% will apply for clubs exceeding the BRL during the next two seasons.
The Extended Tenure Player deduction rate has been raised from 25% to 50%, supporting roster continuity and long-term planning.
All decisions will be submitted for final approval at the ECA General Assembly on July 3, 2025.
The 2024–25 season ended with Fenerbahce capturing its second EuroLeague title by defeating Monaco in the final. The championship game, held in Abu Dhabi, was the first Final Four ever played outside Europe.
