By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Among several issues addressed during the Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets on Thursday, mainly the participating teams in the 2025-26 editions of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup, Euroleague Basketball also presented updates in the Competitive Balance Standards, namely new rules in the Financial Stability and Fair Play regulations.
The ECA shareholders approved several changes in the CBS, starting from the 2025-26 season to be progressively implemented until full implementation by the 2027-28 season.
A minimum of 10 million euros net in the Base Remuneration Level, BRL, up from eight million euros net. This applies unless 40% of the Average Licensed Clubs Defined Revenues, ALCDR, falls above this threshold.
Also, the clubs are now permitted to have up to three designated players in the Anchor Player Exception, up from two.
In a Transitional Financial Compensation Cap for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons, only, clubs exceeding the BRL will face a financial maximum compensation cap of 10% of their total net player remuneration for the relevant season.
In addition, the deduction rate of the Extended Tenure Player Exception, for players in the same team for more than three years, was increased from 25% to 50%.
Similar to the remaining decisions, the adjustments in the financial fair play regulations are pending final approval by the ECA General Assembly, which is scheduled for July 3.
The 2025-26 edition of Europe’s premier club continental competition is scheduled to tip off on September 30. The next champion will be crowned on May 24.