Besiktas Poised to Replace Monaco in EuroLeague, Reports Say
What the reports are saying
According to recent reports, Besiktas looks set to take Monaco’s spot in next season’s EuroLeague. The move would come despite Besiktas falling short on the court — they lost the EuroCup final and didn’t earn promotion through results — but Monaco’s off-court issues appear to have created an opening.
There’s a EuroLeague board meeting scheduled for June 26 where the competition’s format and club lineup will be confirmed, but sources suggest the main decisions are already agreed in principle and just need formal sign-off. Those sources say Besiktas would receive a special invitation to replace Monaco for the upcoming season, while the league would remain at 20 teams.
What it could mean going forward
If approved, the move gives Besiktas an unexpected ticket to Europe’s top club competition — a big boost for visibility, player recruitment and commercial opportunities. The reports also say the EuroLeague plans to expand to 24 teams in 2027/28 and introduce conferences from that season, which could open the door for clubs to return or earn spots later once their situations improve. Monaco, for example, might aim to stabilise finances and push to rejoin the elite at that point.
Nothing is official until the board confirms it, and last-minute changes are always possible, but the proposals appear to have wide backing among stakeholders. For now, Besiktas fans can be cautiously optimistic about a return to top-level European competition next season.
