EuroCup 2026-2027 Season Schedule Revealed
The EuroCup, following the EuroLeague's lead, has officially released its full schedule for the 2026-2027 season. The revamped format promises an extensive regular season, featuring 224 games from Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to Wednesday, January 13, 2027. This will be followed by a maximum of 45 playoff encounters.
Thirty-two teams will compete, divided into four groups of eight. These teams will face each other in a league format before advancing to the playoffs. The playoff structure includes Round of 16 (February 2-12, 2027), Quarter-finals (March 9-19, 2027), Semi-finals (March 31 - April 9, 2027), and a final series (April 21-30, 2027). All playoff series will be best-of-three matches.
The decisive 2026-2027 EuroCup Grand Final will consist of Game 1 on Wednesday, April 21, Game 2 on Tuesday, April 27, and if necessary, Game 3 on Friday, April 30.
Strong Start for Betclic Elite Clubs
This season, three clubs from France's Betclic Elite will participate. Reigning champions JL Bourg will begin their campaign with an away game in Naples on Wednesday, September 30, at 8 PM. Le Mans Sarthe Basket will kick off the competition against Aris Thessaloniki on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 PM. Meanwhile, AS Monaco will make their debut on the road against Lietkabelis on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:30 PM, assuming their return to Betclic Elite is confirmed.
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