NBA Europe: Format revealed as uncertainty shrouds EuroLeague collaboration talks
The NBA wants its European basketball competition to replicate the dynamic between football’s Champions League and Europa League. Much of the rest of the detail surrounding a property slated for launch next year remains under wraps. A cloud may have fallen over talks between the NBA and EuroLeague but there is at least some welcome [...]
The NBA plans to launch a new European basketball competition, NBA Europe, next year, modeled after the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. NBA Europe will be a two-tier format, with a top-tier consisting of 16 teams, including new franchises in cities like London and Manchester, and major clubs from the current European scene.
The second tier will be more open, with 75% of the teams qualifying through merit-based performance. The NBA aims to collaborate with EuroLeague but has not yet reached an agreement. The NBA insists on branding and governance structures similar to those in the US, while EuroLeague seeks to advance its own expansion plans. The NBA is determined to secure major European clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona for NBA Europe, despite potential delays until 2028.
The competition aims to create a unified pyramid and bring European basketball to a global audience, similar to the Champions League in football.
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