# London Lions set for EuroLeague snub but refuse to give up on 2030 bid

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/london-lions-set-for-euroleague-snub-but-refuse-to-give-up-on-2030-bid/
- Published: 2026-11-11T15:28:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T16:40:12+00:00
- Original publisher: City AM (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.cityam.com/london-lions-set-for-euroleague-snub-but-refuse-to-give-up-on-2030-bid/
- Topics: Basketball, Business, Companies, Sport

## Key points

- London Lions are expected to miss EuroLeague’s next expansion.
- The club is targeting a place in 2030.
- EuroLeague’s expansion plans are unfolding amid NBA talks.

## Summary

London Lions appear set to miss out on joining EuroLeague in its next expansion, but say their ambition to become London’s first team in the competition by 2030 remains. The delay in confirming new teams comes as EuroLeague considers a possible partnership with the NBA, which plans to launch a European competition in 2027.

EuroLeague is expected to expand from 20 teams to 24 next year and 28 by 2030. Six clubs are understood to have been chosen for permanent places, while Virtus Bologna, Napoli Basket, Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda are expected to receive three-year wild cards; the selections still need board approval. The Lions were also overlooked for a wild card, and say a planned 15,000-seat arena is part of their long-term plans.

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