NBA Europe targets 2027 launch with 16-team project

The NBA is targeting a 2027 launch for a new European basketball project involving 16 teams. According to the Italian Basketball Federation, the pan-European competition is being developed in collaboration with FIBA.

A critical component of the project is reaching an agreement with the EuroLeague, which currently manages many of the continent's top clubs. The outcome of these discussions will determine the competition's calendar, team access, and sporting model. The initiative aims to leverage the NBA's commercial, audiovisual, and organizational capabilities to create a distinct pan-European tournament.