The 2026–27 EuroLeague regular season tips off with 20 clubs chasing the continental crown held by reigning champions Olympiacos, featuring an opening round packed with tight finishes across Europe. Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, Barcelona, and Baskonia lead the Spanish contingent through a grueling schedule designed to funnel the top six teams directly into the quarterfinals, while clubs finishing seventh through tenth battle through the play-in tournament to secure the remaining postseason berths.
Opening Round Results and Standings
Action across the opening slate produced immediate drama and statement victories. Bayern Munich edged Hapoel 86–84, while Real Madrid suffered a narrow 78–77 defeat against Dubai Basketball. Zalgiris Kaunas secured an 83–77 road win over Crvena Zvezda, and Panathinaikos cruised past Paris Basketball 91–72. Olympiacos opened their title defense by defeating Kosner Baskonia 106–89. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne held off Maccabi Tel Aviv 84–74, and Barcelona fended off Anadolu Efes 89–82.
Spanish Sides Face Early Tests
Real Madrid enters the new campaign under a reconstructed roster featuring seven new faces alongside their technical staff, dropping their opening contest away to Dubai Basketball. Barcelona launched their latest continental project with a hard-fought victory against Anadolu Efes. Baskonia faced an uphill battle against Olympiacos, dropping their opener at home against the reigning champions. Meanwhile, reigning Spanish league champions Valencia Basket prepare to face Beşiktaş in Istanbul, looking to establish early dominance in the standings.
Upcoming Fixtures and Broadcast Schedule
The remaining matchups of the opening round conclude with three high-stakes fixtures. Beşiktaş hosts Valencia Basket on Friday at 19:00 local time, broadcast live on Movistar+ Baloncesto. Fenerbahçe meets Virtus Bologna on Friday at 19:45 local time on Movistar+ Baloncesto 2, and Partizan Belgrade faces Armani Milano on Friday at 20:45 local time on Movistar+ Baloncesto 3.
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