Real Madrid ready to leave Euroleague and join NBA Europe?
The Real Madrid according to NBA Europe ? That question, which has been shaking the entire European basketball for months, is gaining momentum in Spain. According to ASthe Madrid club is seriously studying the option of leaving the EuroLeague in order to align with the NBA European League project, the launch of which is mentioned for 2027.
Timing is key: Euroleague is waiting for a response from the last A licenses – Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Fenerbahce and theASWELL – before January 15 on the long-term extension of the contract that expires in the summer of 2026. However, while Barca would approach the ten-year commitment, Real has not yet officially communicated and will remain in discussions with the promoters of the “NBA Europe” project.
In this equation, Real Madrid is a key part with its commercial strength, its very strong brand and its unique experience on the continent. The NBA, which settled down for a few days in Berlin and then in London, would count on such great credibility for its future competition and attract investors.
A big unknown remains: the sports cost of changing camps. Leaving the Euroleague could mean a transition period, or even a season without European competition, before entering a new structure…
2026-01-14 17:05:00
