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EuroLeague Advances 11 Franchise Bids Worth €700 Million for 2027/28 Expansion
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First reported by N12 · 33 minutes ago
What happened
The EuroLeague approved 11 franchise license applications worth nearly €700 million as part of its expansion plan for the 2027/28 season. The league will conduct further due diligence before owners vote on final selections in September 2026, with current shareholder clubs like Maccabi Tel Aviv guaranteed spots.
- 01EuroLeague approved 11 franchise bids worth nearly €700 million for 2027/28 expansion.
- 02More than 20 applications were received; 11 passed initial financial and organizational screening.
- 03Total planned investment from bidders exceeds €3.2 billion over five years.
- 04Final recommendations will be presented at owners' meeting in late September 2026.
- 05Current 13 shareholder clubs, including Maccabi Tel Aviv, have guaranteed spots.
- 06JB Capital forecasts league valuation to reach €4.3 billion by 2027 due to expansion.
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