Archive · 10 Dec 2025
FIBA and NBA Plan 2027 European Club Basketball League
FIBA and the NBA are working together to create a new basketball league in Europe.
They plan to start it in October 2027.
The league will have 16 teams and could be held in cities like London, Paris, and Rome.
Right now, there are two big basketball competitions in Europe, but FIBA wants to bring them all under one system.
They also want to make sure smaller teams have a chance to join and grow.
Additionally, FIBA is changing how teams qualify for big tournaments like the World Cup and Olympics to make it fairer.
FIBA and NBA are planning a new European club basketball league set to launch in October 2027.
The league will feature 16 teams and potential host cities include London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona.
FIBA aims to unify current European club competitions under a single framework.
Access and sustainability are central to FIBA's plans, ensuring smaller teams have a pathway to join.
Changes to the qualifying and ranking system for the 2027 FIBA Men's World Cup and 2028 Olympics have been introduced, including a cumulative points model.
- Who
- FIBA and NBA
- What
- Planning a new European club basketball league
- When
- Target launch date is October 2027
- Where
- Europe, with potential host cities including London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona
- Why
- To shape the European club basketball landscape positively and unify club competitions under a single framework
- Organizations Involved
- FIBA and NBA
- Target Launch Date
- October 2027
- Number of Teams
- 16
- Potential Host Cities
- London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Barcelona
- Current European Competitions
- EuroLeague and EuroCup
- 2027 FIBA World Cup Host
- Doha, Qatar
- 2028 Olympic Games Host
- Los Angeles, USA