James Wilson
The highest level of competitive basketball in Europe, we examine how clubs are able to qualify for the EuroLeague.
EuroLeague Basketball
How many teams are in the EuroLeague?
The EuroLeague in basketball currently features 18 teams in total.
How do teams qualify for the EuroLeague?
12 of the 18 EuroLeague places are currently held by licensed clubs who hold long-term contracts with the organisation.
These 12 licensed clubs at the moment are:
- Anadolu Efes
- ASVEL
- Baskonia
- Bayern Munich
- FC Barcelona
- Fenerbahce
- Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Olimpia Milano
- Olympiacos
- Panathinaikos
- Real Madrid
- Zalgiris
The remaining six EuroLeague places are filled in the followings way:
- One club granted two-year wildcard entry
- Three clubs granted one-year wildcard entry
- The two finalists of EuroLeague's second-tier competition - the EuroCup.
