beIN SPORTS will broadcast the EuroLeague in France starting in 2026

European Basketball League has sealed a strategic alliance with beIN SPORTS to bring the continental competition to French fans. The agreement represents a significant step in the expansion of the Euroleague in one of the European markets with the highest basketball growth potential. Through this collaboration, millions of followers in France, Monaco, Andorra, and the French overseas territories will have access to the best club competition in Europe.

Comprehensive Coverage of French Teams and Key Matches

beIN SPORTS will broadcast all matches played by the two French representatives in the Euroleague: LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and Paris Basketball. Beyond these broadcasts, the channel will air an additional match in each round of the competition, covering the regular season, Play-In, playoffs, and the Final Four during the 2026-27 campaign. This structure ensures that French viewers can enjoy a curated selection of the most relevant matches of the season.

The two French teams will begin their participation on September 24. Paris Basketball will travel to Athens to face Panathinaikos AKTOR, while LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne will host Maccabi Rapyd from Tel Aviv. These commitments will mark the start of a season in which both teams will seek to compete at the highest continental level.

Debut with the Supercup in Abu Dhabi

beIN SPORTS will start its broadcasts with the Euroleague Basketball Supercup, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on September 18 and 19. The opening matches on Friday will see reigning champion Olympiacos Piraeus take on 2025 champion Fenerbahçe Tarfin Istanbul at 16:00 CEST. Following that, Real Madrid, eleven-time champion and 2026 finalist, will play against Dubai Basketball at 19:00 CEST. This season-opening event will allow French subscribers to immerse themselves immediately in top-level competition.

Florent Houzot, Programming and Broadcasting Director of beIN SPORTS France, expressed the channel's excitement: “We are proud to incorporate the Euroleague into our programming and allow our subscribers to follow Europe’s most prestigious basketball competition. This acquisition strengthens an exceptional basketball portfolio that already includes the NBA, WNBA, FIBA competitions with French national teams, and NCAA. With the Euroleague, we take a further step by broadcasting matches of French clubs, as well as the highlight match of each round.”

Commitment to Accessibility and Basketball Growth

The agreement reflects the strategy of the European Basketball League to broaden the reach of its competitions throughout Europe. Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Marketing and Communication Director of the European Basketball League, emphasized the importance of this partnership: “We are delighted to welcome beIN as our broadcasting partner in France. This agreement is an important step towards bringing the Euroleague closer to French fans. beIN's strong presence in the French sports media landscape will help us reach an even larger audience.”

The basketball community in France is experiencing steady growth, and this alliance seeks to strengthen the connection between the competition and local fans. beIN SPORTS will offer its subscribers, both on television and social media, the latest news from the competition and updates on all teams qualified for the Euroleague during the 2026-27 season. This comprehensive coverage ensures that French followers remain connected with the evolution of the competition at all times.

Complement with EuroLeague TV

The agreement with beIN SPORTS complements the official OTT platform of the European Basketball League, EuroLeague TV, which will offer all matches of the competition, the BKT EuroCup, and adidas NextGen EuroLeague. This multi-channel strategy provides French fans with complete access to all competitions throughout the season, allowing each follower to choose the consumption method that best suits their needs.

The Euroleague is integrated into the extensive catalog of top-tier sports properties of beIN SPORTS, which includes 11 disciplines and 33 competitions. Among them are Wimbledon, the NFL, the NBA, the Bundesliga, Ligue 2, and the Coupe de France, solidifying beIN as a leader in the distribution of elite sports content in France. This position reinforces the channel's ability to reach a broad and diverse audience of sports fans.

The agreement represents a shared commitment between the European Basketball League and beIN SPORTS to inspire the next generation of fans and players in France. By offering unprecedented access to Europe’s most prestigious competition, both organizations are working to establish basketball as a benchmark discipline in the French sports landscape, contributing to the continued development of the sport in a region with significant growth potential.

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