EuroLeague Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Plan With Billions in Payouts
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The EuroLeague has announced a 10-year plan to distribute 3.4 billion euros to 21 permanent member clubs, projecting annual revenues of 650 million euros and a league valuation of 13 billion euros. The league will expand to 24 teams next season and 28 by 2031, aiming to improve club financial stability. Israeli clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem stand to benefit significantly from this financial injection.
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- EuroLeague will distribute 3.4 billion euros to 21 permanent clubs over 10 years.
- The league plans to expand to 24 teams next season and 28 by 2031.
- Projected annual revenues are 650 million euros, with a 13 billion euro valuation.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv could earn 200 million euros, while Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem may get 100 million euros each.
- The plan aims to enhance financial stability for all participating clubs.
- Club and league valuations are expected to increase significantly by 2031.
The top European basketball league, EuroLeague, announced a significant 10-year strategic plan following a recent meeting. The plan includes distributing approximately 3.4 billion euros to 21 permanent member clubs. Projections estimate annual revenues of 650 million euros and a total valuation of 13 billion euros for the league.
This financial expansion is expected to be fueled by league growth, stadium upgrades, and new arena construction. The EuroLeague intends to expand its number of teams in two phases. The first expansion will increase the league to 24 teams starting next season, with a further expansion to 28 teams planned for 2031.
The league also addressed the financial stability of its clubs, aiming to prevent situations like that of Monaco, where financial difficulties led to team collapse. The distributed funds are intended to help clubs manage their finances and avoid crippling debt. Currently, about 40% of clubs are considered financially stable, but the future goal is for all participating teams to be self-sustaining.
For Israeli basketball, this plan signifies substantial financial benefits. Maccabi Tel Aviv, already a prominent member, is projected to earn around 200 million euros over the next decade. Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, if granted permanent licenses, could each receive approximately 100 million euros. However, if these two clubs do not secure licenses for the upcoming season, they will have to wait for the 2031 expansion window.
The announcement also detailed current valuations, with permanent license-holding clubs collectively valued at 1.8 billion euros and the league itself at 1.4 billion euros. The new model, based on a franchise system, is expected to immediately boost club and league valuations by 25% starting in the 2026/27 season. By the end of the decade, the value of all permanent license-holding clubs is projected to reach 5.4 billion euros, and the league's value could soar to 7.98 billion euros.
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