2026-27 EuroLeague Women Season Set to Begin with 16 Teams

MUNICH (Germany) - The EuroLeague Women Regular Season is about to commence, featuring 16 clubs that have qualified for the First Round following the recent Qualifiers. This competition, highlighting some of the world's top female basketball players, is regarded as one of Europe's premier women's basketball events and has seen a significant rise in popularity.

The 2026-27 season includes teams from 11 countries, with 12 clubs directly awarded places in the Regular Season based on Club and Country rankings. The remaining four spots were filled through the EuroLeague Women Qualifiers. The Regular Season is structured into four groups of four teams.

Fenerbahce Tarfin is the reigning champion, having won the EuroLeague Women title at the 2026 Final Six. They triumphed over archrivals Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring with a score of 68-55, marking their third championship in four seasons. Fenerbahce's Julie Allemand was named the Final Six MVP, contributing 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists in the final match.

Most EuroLeague Women games are scheduled on Wednesday nights, though some will also occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Regular Season begins in October, progressing to the Second Round for qualifying clubs. The Play-Offs will feature a best-of-three format for the Play-Ins, with seedings determining home-court advantage. The season culminates with the Final Six, set for April 14-18 in Zaragoza, Spain.

Additionally, the EuroLeague Women Awards, which acknowledge significant achievements in the league, will be presented during the Final Six. Categories include Most Valuable Player, All-EuroLeague Women First Team, Defensive Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year.

Fans can follow the EuroLeague Women season through broadcasts from each club's partners, the official YouTube channel, and on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok using #EuroLeagueWomen. For those interested in participating more actively, there's an official game predictor available prior to the season start.