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Inside NBA Europe’s $10bn plan that has football clubs queueing to join

Published October 8, 2026 11:08 am • Updated October 8, 2026 11:08 am •

Some of the biggest names in European football will bid for a franchise in ESL-style league, now due to launch in 2028The launch of NBA Europe will be delayed 12 months until 2028, with a pre-qualifying competition planned for next year to find four temporary members to join the 16-team league’s inaugural season alongside 12 permanent franchises.The NBA is planning to invest about $10bn (£7.6bn)…

Some of the biggest names in European football will bid for a franchise in ESL-style league, now due to launch in 2028The launch of NBA Europe will be delayed 12 months until 2028, with a pre-qualifying competition planned for next year to find four temporary members to join the 16-team league’s inaugural season alongside 12 permanent franchises.The NBA is planning to invest about $10bn (£7.6bn)…

Source: The Guardian US — Original report ↗

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Original source: The Guardian US ↗