EuroLeague has cleared 11 candidate proposals for its upcoming long-term franchise system, marking a major step toward restructuring the continental basketball landscape ahead of the 2027–28 season.
Under the parameters of the proposed structural shift, the 11 candidates that successfully passed the pre-acceptance review face staggering financial commitments. League documentation indicates that these approved applicants are expected to contribute approximately 700 million avro in franchise fees alone. Furthermore, the incoming ownership groups and clubs are projected to pour more than 3,2 milyar avro into overall investments over a five-year period.
Evaluating the Franchise Pool and Capital Projections
The selection process centers on strict criteria and rigorous valuation levels established by EuroLeague management. Following the initial review of all submitted dossiers, league officials advanced the 11 qualifying proposals to the first franchise allocation stage.
EuroLeague leadership targets an overall valuation of 4,3 milyar avro for the league and its participating clubs by the year 2027. To achieve this valuation, administrators project a consistent annual revenue growth rate of 15 percent, driven largely by the geographical expansion of investment proposals originating across Europe and the Middle East.
Timeline and Expansion Targets for the 2027–28 Season
The overarching objective of the multi-phase licensing overhaul is the issuance of eight new long-term franchises. These permanent licenses will take effect at the start of the 2027–28 campaign, effectively reshaping how clubs qualify for and sustain their participation in elite continental competition.
While the current pre-acceptance phase filters out initial applicants and puts four bids on hold, the formal allocation process will continue through subsequent administrative stages. League officials have not yet released a definitive calendar for when the final eight franchise holders will be formally announced, but preparations for the 2027–28 rollout remain firmly underway as interested entities finalize their financial guarantees.
