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Breaking News for EuroLeague – How Olympiacos and Panathinaikos are Affected

Published March 11, 2026, 12:08
Breaking News for EuroLeague – How Olympiacos and Panathinaikos are Affected

The EuroLeague is preparing to adopt a new tournament format, with 22 teams divided into two conferences. The most likely scenario is a geographical division, aiming to reduce travel and team fatigue. Panathinaikos and Olympiacos are expected to be in the western conference along with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Baskonia, Valencia, Monaco, Paris, Villeurbanne and Virtus Bologna, while the eastern conference will include Fenerbahce, Efes, Zalgiris, Bayern Munich, Partizan, Red Star, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Dubai BC. Discussions about the final format continue, as there are pending issues with certain teams.