EuroLeague Abolishes Licenses! Zvezda and Partizan Part of Historical Turnaround, Here's What it Means
EuroLeague announced decisions by its shareholders during a meeting held on Tuesday in Barcelona. What is most interesting for fans in Serbia is that Crvena zvezda and Partizan are interested in becoming part of the competition's franchise model.
TL;DR
- EuroLeague shareholders met in Barcelona and decided to transition from 10-year licenses to a franchise system.
- More than 10 clubs, including Serbian teams Crvena zvezda and Partizan, have expressed interest in becoming franchises.
- A new financial distribution model has been adopted, with revised frameworks for TV and commercial revenues.
- The league confirmed its commitment to a 20-team format for the 2026-27 season and is exploring future expansion.
- Discussions with the NBA regarding a potential 'NBA Europe' project are underway.