Unicaja Leads Spanish Forces in Basketball Champions League’s Tenth Edition
The Basketball Champions League (BCL) has revealed the teams competing in its tenth edition, with Unicaja Málaga leading the Spanish representation and aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive title.
Spanish Teams in BCL Group Stage
- Unicaja Málaga (ESP)
- Joventut Badalona (ESP)
- Gran Canaria (ESP)
- Tenerife Lagoon (ESP)
“Unicaja will seek its third consecutive title, something no other team has achieved in this competition’s history,” as FIBA confirmed the teams for the group stage and classification tournaments.
Classification Tournaments and Season Timeline
- Classification tournaments: September 23-28, 2025
- Official start of the regular season: October 7, 2025
- Group phase draw and classification tournaments raffle: July 2, 2025, in Lausanne, Switzerland
The group phase draw and the classification tournaments’ raffle will be broadcast live through the official YouTube channel of the BCL.
Group Phase Teams
- AEK Betsson BC (GRE)
- ALBA BERLIN (GER)
- … and 27 other teams
Notably, ALBA BERLIN joins the BCL after being left out of the Euroleague’s plans following 24 years of participation.
Previous Phase Teams
- Bakken Bears (DEN)
- Bursaspor Basketbol (TUR)
- … and 22 other teams
UCAM Murcia will participate in the previous round and face familiar opponents such as Paok and Chalon among others.
Did You Know?
ALBA BERLIN is one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, having won the German league title 12 times and the German Cup seven times.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on the classification tournaments for potential upset wins and dark horse teams emerging into the group stage.
FAQs
- When will the group phase draw and classification tournaments’ raffle take place?
- July 2, 2025, in Lausanne, Switzerland
- When does the official start of the regular season begin?
- October 7, 2025
Comment below with your predictions for the upcoming BCL season!