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EuroLeague set to add Besiktas and expand to 24 teams

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EuroLeague set to add Besiktas and expand to 24 teams
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · 29 minutes ago
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What happened

EuroLeague is expected to add Besiktas for the 2026/27 season and replace Monaco in the field. The league is also set to expand to 24 teams beginning in 2027/28, pending Friday’s board decision.

  • 01Besiktas is expected to join EuroLeague and replace Monaco.
  • 02The league is weighing a 19-team format but favors 20 teams.
  • 03Expansion to 24 teams is expected from the 2027/28 season.
  • 04Shareholders have already backed the proposals, according to the report.
  • 05Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are among the listed participants.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew29 minutes ago
EuroLeague set to add Besiktas and expand to 24 teams
N12Center · Hebrew29 minutes ago
EuroLeague set to add Beşiktaş and expand to 24 teams from 2027/28

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