FC Barcelona has informed NBA commissioner Adam Silver of its decision to remain in the EuroLeague instead of joining the NBA Europe project.
FC Barcelona have made their position clear about the future of their team. The club has reportedly informed NBA commissioner Adam Silver of its decision to remain in the EuroLeague instead of joining the NBA Europe project, per Marc Mundet.
FC Barcelona / Schedule
The move is seen as a major boost for the EuroLeague at a time when several top clubs have been linked with potential changes. Barcelona has consistently delivered the same message to league officials, wanting to play the best competition possible.
Earlier, the Barcelona leadership had held multiple productive meetings with EuroLeague executives in recent months, demonstrating a strong commitment to the competition.
Despite that, reports had suggested the Spanish powerhouse was also exploring the NBA Europe idea. In December, club president Joan Laporta confirmed talks with the NBA, while also stating that Barcelona wanted flexibility to leave the EuroLeague even after committing to it.
According to BasketNews, clubs that choose to exit the EuroLeague are required to pay a 10 million euros exit fee. These conditions also apply to Barcelona and were already part of the previous agreement.
The clause gives teams a clear path to explore other competitions while avoiding legal or financial conflict. Even so, Barcelona was considered one of the key franchises NBA Europe hoped to attract, due to its global football brand and strong basketball identity.
By choosing the EuroLeague, Barcelona strengthens the competition's stability and sends a clear signal about where it believes elite European basketball belongs.
Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in EuroLeague history, having won the title twice in 2003 and 2010. The team has remained a regular contender at the highest level, making its continued presence vital for the league's future.
Who are the EuroLeague shareholders?
Team
Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkiye)
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain)
FC Barcelona (Spain)
Fenerbahce Istanbul (Turkiye)
Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)
Olympiacos Piraeus (Greece)
Olimpia Milan (Italy)
Panathinaikos Athens (Greece)
Real Madrid (Spain)
ASVEL Villeurbanne (France)
FC Bayern Munich (Germany)
Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania)
CSKA Moscow (Russia)
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