EuroLeague License Decisions Delayed, Israeli Clubs Await Outcome
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The EuroLeague management met Tuesday to decide on new licenses but postponed a final decision, leaving Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv waiting. Thirteen teams are competing for eight franchise spots, including several European clubs and Dubai. The league's expansion to 24 teams, effective from the 2027/28 season, was officially approved.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- EuroLeague license decisions were postponed Tuesday, impacting Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Thirteen teams are competing for eight new EuroLeague franchise licenses.
- Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv are among the 13 clubs seeking licenses.
- The EuroLeague will officially expand to 24 teams starting in the 2027/28 season.
- A further meeting will be held soon to continue discussions on the licenses.
The EuroLeague management held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the distribution of new licenses but did not reach a final decision. Consequently, Israeli clubs Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv will continue to wait for the outcome.
According to Eurohoops, the league owners did not finalize which teams will receive the new franchise licenses. Another meeting is scheduled soon to continue these discussions. Currently, 13 teams are vying for eight available franchise spots. The list of contenders includes Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, alongside Partizan, Crvena Zvezda, Dubai, Valencia, Virtus Bologna, Paris, PAOK, Aris, Napoli, Roma, and London Lions.
In parallel, the expansion of the EuroLeague to 24 teams was officially approved. Starting from the 2027/28 season, the competition is expected to include four additional clubs. With no decision made on the new licenses, the competition for these eight spots is anticipated to continue.
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