Euroleague Basketball announced Tuesday that the EuroLeague and licensed clubs have reached a combined valuation exceeding €3.2 billion, according to a report delivered by JB Capital.
The report places the league’s standalone value at €1.41 billion for the 2025–26 season, with projections rising to €1.64 billion for 2026–27 based on estimated EBITDA.
League officials outlined that these figures are supported by financial growth exceeding a 10% compound annual growth rate from the 2022–23 season through 2034–35.
At the club level, the valuation of licensed teams stands at approximately €1.8 billion, with individual organizations ranging from over €60 million to more than €320 million.
The variation reflects differences in revenue generation, market size, and competitive performance across the league.
On the court, that competitive balance is visible in the 2025–26 standings, where Fenerbahce leads at 23-9 while teams ranked fourth through 10th remain separated by only a few wins.
This parity increases game value, as more teams remain in playoff contention deeper into the season, strengthening broadcast appeal and commercial opportunities.
EuroLeague also highlighted future growth tied to structural changes, stating that a transition to permanent franchise models could increase total valuation by up to 25%.
The report added that, if the business plan is executed successfully, the combined value of the league and its clubs could reach €4.3 billion as early as the 2026–27 season.
Expansion remains another key factor, with additional franchise participation expected to drive long-term revenue through new markets and sponsorship deals.
Compared to the NBA, where the average franchise is valued at $5.52 billion, EuroLeague still operates at a smaller financial scale.
However, the European competition continues to close the gap through sustained growth in media rights, attendance, and commercial partnerships.
Recent NBA valuations, including teams surpassing $10 billion, have been driven by a $75.9 billion national media rights agreement and increased arena revenues.
EuroLeague’s model differs, relying more heavily on competitive balance and multi-market engagement rather than centralized broadcasting deals.