The EuroLeague officially unveiled its full 2025–26 regular-season calendar, with the action set to tip off on Tuesday, September 30. Fans can now map out the 38-round schedule that extends through mid-April, featuring expanded competition and marquee clashes.
This season marks the debut of the 20-team format, up from 18 last year, ensuring every team plays 38 games — one home and one away against each opponent. The regular season wraps up on Friday, April 17, with playoff spots and Play-In berths on the line.
Two newcomers, Dubai Basketball and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, make their EuroLeague debuts in Round 1. Dubai hosts Partizan while Hapoel Tel Aviv welcomes FC Barcelona. Reigning champions Fenerbahce begin their title defense against Paris Basketball.
Valencia returns to the league after a year’s absence and starts its campaign on the road at ASVEL before opening its new Roig Arena in Round 2 against Virtus Bologna. Notable derbies also headline the early schedule.
The first Israeli derby in EuroLeague history arrives in Round 3 when Hapoel faces Maccabi Tel Aviv. In Round 6, Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce renew their Istanbul rivalry. Round 9 features El Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, and the Serbian derby comes in Round 11 with Partizan against Crvena Zvezda at Belgrade Arena.
The Greek derby between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos takes place at OAKA during Round 19, right at the midpoint of the campaign.
Once the regular season concludes, the Play-In Showdown determines the final two playoff spots on April 21 and April 24. The best-of-five quarterfinals start on April 28 and could run through May 13 if series go the distance.
The 2026 Final Four is set for Friday, May 22, with the championship game following on Sunday, May 24. In total, the season will feature at least 396 games, and potentially more if playoff series extend beyond three games.
