Dive deep into the history of the EuroLeague, exploring how the league
began and evolved over time, from its early days to its current status
as a premier European basketball competition.
Founded in 1958 as the European Champions Cup, the EuroLeague began
as a competition for the top teams in European basketball. The
league evolved over the decades, becoming the official EuroLeague in
2000, with a format and structure designed to enhance the level of
competition and visibility.
The 2000s saw the EuroLeague grow in stature, driven by the
participation of top clubs from across Europe and the emergence of
standout players. Teams like Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow, and
Panathinaikos became dominant forces, showcasing the high level of
basketball across the continent.
Today, the EuroLeague stands as a leading basketball competition in
Europe, featuring elite teams and top international talent. Its
history is marked by significant milestones, memorable games, and a
commitment to promoting and advancing the sport of basketball across
Europe.
2024 Champion
Athens side Panathinaikos have sensationally ended a 13-year wait for a
Euroleague title with an enthralling run to glory this term.
The series was a showcase of intense competition and skill, with
both teams delivering exceptional performances. The Celtics
demonstrated their resilience and strategic prowess, ultimately
outlasting the Mavericks in a hard-fought battle.
23 wins and 11 losses in the regular basketball season was the
catalyst for their run to the Final Four, where they overcame
Fenerbahçe in the semi-final, 73-57.
Then came the challenge of toppling reigning champions and 11-time
victors Real Madrid in the final.
It was yet another glittering display from the Greek side to storm
to victory with a dominant 95-80 win.
Unsurprisingly, Euroleague First Team inclusions Mathias Lessort and
Kendrick Nunn played a key role in beating the Spanish giants,
picking up 17 and 21 points respectively.
EuroLeague Teams
Discover the elite teams competing in the EuroLeague, showcasing the
best of European basketball.
ALBA Berlin
Alba Berlin (also Berlin Albatrosse) is a prominent German professional basketball club that is based in Berlin, Germany. The club was founded in 1991, and is today the largest German...
Founded: 1991
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Arena
Anadolu Efes SK
Anadolu Efes Spor Kulübü (English: Anadolu Efes Sports Club), formerly known as Efes Pilsen, is a Turkish professional basketball team that is based in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the most...
Founded: 1976
Stadium: Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi
AS Monaco Basket
Association Sportive de Monaco Basketball Club, commonly referred to as AS Monaco Basket, is a French-registered Monaco-based professional basketball club. They are a part of the Monaco-based multi-sports club AS...
Founded: 1928
Stadium: Salle Gaston Médecin
Baskonia
Club Deportivo Saski-Baskonia, S.A.D., commonly known as Saski Baskonia (pronounced ) or simply as Baskonia, is a professional basketball team that is based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The team plays in...
Founded: 1959
Stadium: Fernando Buesa Arena
Bayern München Basketball
FC Bayern Munich Basketball is a professional basketball club, part of the FC Bayern Munich sports club based in Munich, Germany. The club play their national domestic league games in...
Founded: 1946
Stadium: Audi Dome
BC Žalgiris
Basketball Club Žalgiris (Lithuanian: Krepšinio klubas Žalgiris) is a professional basketball team that is based in Kaunas, Lithuania. Founded in 1944, it is one of the oldest teams in the...
Founded: 1944
Stadium: Žalgiris Arena
FC Barcelona Basquet
FC Barcelona Bàsquet is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on 24 August 1926 which makes it the oldest...
Founded: 1926
Stadium: Palau Blaugrana
Fenerbahçe Basketbol
Fenerbahçe Basketball, commonly known as Fenerbahçe (Turkish pronunciation: ), currently also known as Fenerbahçe Beko for sponsorship reasons, are a professional basketball team and the men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe SK,...
Founded: 1913
Stadium: Ülker Sports Arena
KK Crvena zvezda
Košarkaški klub Crvena zvezda (Serbian Cyrillic: Кошаркашки клуб Црвена звезда, English: Red Star Basketball Club), commonly referred to as KK Crvena zvezda or simply Crvena zvezda, is a men's professional...
Founded: 1945
Stadium: Belgrade Arena
KK Partizan
Košarkaški klub Partizan (Serbian Cyrillic: Кошаркашки клуб Партизан, English: Partizan Basketball Club), commonly referred to as KK Partizan or simply Partizan, is a men's professional basketball club based in Belgrade,...
Founded: 1945
Stadium: Belgrade Arena
Lyon-Villeurbanne
ASVEL Basket or ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne is a French professional basketball team located in the city of Villeurbanne, which is a suburb of Lyon, France. The club, which is the basketball...
Founded: 1948
Stadium: LDLC Arena
Maccabi Tel Aviv BC
Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. (Hebrew: מועדון כדורסל מכבי תל-אביב), for sponsorship reasons Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv (מ.כ. מכבי פוקס תל-אביב), is a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv, Israel....
Founded: 1932
Stadium: Menora Mivtachim Arena
Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, also known as EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano after its title sponsor, is a Lega Basket Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are...
Founded: 1936
Stadium: Mediolanum Forum
Olympiacos BC
Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. (Greek: ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός Σ.Φ.Π.), also known simply as Olympiacos, or with its full name Olympiacos SFP Basketball S.A., is a Greek professional basketball club, part of the...
Founded: 1931
Stadium: Peace and Friendship Stadium
Panathinaikos BC
Panathinaikos B.C. (Greek: ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός), also known simply as Panathinaikos, currently also known as Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens for sponsorship reasons, is the professional basketball team of the major Athens-based multi-sport...
Founded: 1908
Stadium: Olympic Indoor Hall
Paris Basketball
Paris Basketball is a French professional basketball club based in Paris. The club currently plays in the LNB Pro A, the first division of basketball in France, and the EuroCup.
The...
Founded: 2018
Stadium: Halle Georges Carpentier
Real Madrid Baloncesto
Real Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1931 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Liga ACB and internationally in the...
Founded: 1931
Stadium: WiZink Center
Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna, known for sponsorship reasons as Segafredo Virtus Bologna, is an Italian professional basketball club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. The Club was founded in 1929, which makes it...
