Overview
- Permanent franchises are designated for Milan, Rome, London, Manchester, Paris, Lyon, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Munich, Athens and Istanbul.
- Four additional berths will be awarded on sporting merit, with one allocated to the FIBA Champions League champion and three to teams from selected national leagues still to be identified.
- NBA Europe director Giorgos Aivazoglou disclosed the cities and structure during the Bocconi Football Business Forum in Milan on November 7, 2025.
- Talks are underway with established basketball clubs and high-profile football brands to create or revitalize teams in key markets, including plans under discussion in Italy.
- Leadership outlined exploratory ideas for future competitions involving NBA and European clubs, described as possibilities rather than confirmed events.