Overview

• Alba Berlin will participate in the 2025/26 Basketball Champions League, leaving the Euroleague after consecutive last-place finishes.
• The club highlighted rising costs, including a €5 million wildcard fee, and lack of revenue sharing in the Euroleague as reasons for the move.
• The Champions League, organized by FIBA, marks a return to FIBA competitions for Alba after 24 years under Euroleague's structure.
• Alba's decision aligns with its long-term vision, as it remains in talks for potential participation in a planned NBA Europe league slated for 2026.
• Bayern Munich will be Germany's sole representative in the Euroleague next season, holding a permanent A-license spot.