Zalgiris is entering the 2026–27 season with significantly greater financial resources as the Lithuanian champions look to strengthen their position among the EuroLeague’s leading clubs.
During the club’s annual presentation on Tuesday, president Paulius Jankunas and sports director Gediminas Navickas revealed that Zalgiris will operate with a €28.8 million budget before taxes. Of that amount, €19.7 million has been set aside for player and staff salaries.
The numbers represent a substantial increase from last season and underline the club’s growing financial strength. Zalgiris expects to generate €26.8 million in revenue before the postseason to support its expanded spending.
The increase follows a strong financial performance last year. Zalgiris initially forecast €18.8 million in revenue, but ultimately brought in €24 million. Total expenses reached €24.8 million, including €14.5 million spent on team salaries.
That means the salary budget has risen by more than €5 million for the new campaign, giving the club additional resources as it attempts to build on last season’s EuroLeague performance.
Zalgiris finished fifth in the EuroLeague before being eliminated by Fenerbahce Beko in the playoffs.
With Tomas Masiulis leading the team and experienced players such as Jonas Valanciunas and Edgaras Ulanovas on the roster, the club is aiming to remain competitive at the highest European level while defending its domestic titles.
The Kaunas club has already opened its Betsson LKL campaign with two straight victories. Its EuroLeague season begins Thursday on the road against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet at Belgrade Arena.
