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Euroliga to Expand to 20 Teams with Dubai Franchise Joining Next Season

Officials say the expansion is designed to attract Middle East investment by adding a 38-round regular season.

Salvo sorpresa, el Roig Arena albergará partidos de Euroliga. | F. BUSTAMANTE
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Overview

  • The Euroliga will increase its participants from 18 to 20 teams next season.
  • Hapoel Tel Aviv, Valencia Basket and a new Dubai franchise have been confirmed as the additional entrants.
  • The regular season will expand from 34 to 38 matchdays, with six teams advancing directly to playoffs and four joining a play-in stage.
  • Russian clubs will remain excluded due to the war, and the home venues for Israeli teams have yet to be determined.
  • Baskonia coach Pablo Laso cautioned that clubs must strengthen their rosters to cope with a schedule that could exceed 70 games.