EuroLeague announces plans for 24-team expansion next season

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

EuroLeague announces plans for 24-team expansion next season
Summary

EuroLeague is planning to increase from 20 teams to 24 teams for the upcoming season. The current round-robin system has been retained for two seasons, but the league will shift to a conference format. In this new system, teams will not necessarily face each other twice, creating a balance of benefits and drawbacks for the competition. These changes aim to enhance the quality of the EuroLeague, which is recognized as the most crucial European basketball competition.

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  • EuroLeague will move to a 24-team format next season.
  • The current round-robin structure ends after two seasons.
  • Teams will compete in a new conference system.
  • Not all teams will play against each other twice.
  • EuroLeague is the top European basketball competition.
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