# PSG to meet NBA Europe executives in London on Monday 26 October 2026

> PSG representatives are due in London on Monday 26 October 2026 to meet executives involved in the NBA Europe project, on the sidelines of the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

- Source : https://www.psg-news.com/en/article/psg-to-meet-nba-europe-officials-in-london-on-monday-october-26-2026
- Published on : 2026-10-23T15:42:44+00:00
- Modified : 2026-10-23T15:42:53+00:00
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## Key takeaways

- Paris Saint-Germain meets executives linked to the NBA Europe league project in London on Monday 26 October 2026.
- The NBA aims to launch its European league in October 2027, with twelve franchises sold and four places accessible via sporting results.
- The valuation mentioned could reach up to $1 billion for a London franchise, with other franchises negotiating for several hundred million.
- PSG does not have a basketball section, and talks with NBA emissaries have been ongoing for months with no public details.
- An attempt to acquire a competing league was rejected by thirteen shareholder clubs, complicating the project but not changing the official timeline.

## Purpose of the meeting
Paris Saint-Germain has scheduled a meeting in London on Monday 26 October 2026 with executives linked to the European NBA league project, held on the margins of the [Ballon d'Or](/en/tag/ballon%20d%27or) ceremony. The discussions follow several months of informal exchanges between the club and NBA emissaries.

## Details and stakes announced
The NBA is aiming to build a European league that would group twelve franchises sold to investors, complemented by four teams accessible through sporting merit. For a franchise in London, investors are said to be willing to pay up to $1 billion, while other franchises would be negotiated for several hundreds of millions of dollars, according to publicly available information.

The project targets a launch in October 2027. NBA officials highlight organizational elements borrowed from European football, notably the idea of ongoing season competitions modeled on existing formats. An NBA executive said European football serves as a reference for certain formats and business practices and praised the organization of football clubs.

## Tensions noted
The launch of the NBA European league project has faced obstacles: a bid to acquire a competing league was rejected, with thirteen shareholder clubs turning down the offer. Despite this rejection, the NBA is sticking to its October 2027 launch timeline.

List of cited items
- Meeting in London: Monday 26 October 2026, on the sidelines of the Ballon d'Or.
- Stated objective: launch of an NBA European league in October 2027.
- Proposed structure: 12 franchises sold + 4 places accessible through sport performance.
- Mentioned valuation: up to $1 billion for a London franchise.

## Your questions, our answers

**When will the meeting between PSG and the NBA Europe executives take place?**

The meeting is planned in London on Monday 26 October 2026, on the sidelines of the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

**What is the target date for the launch of the NBA Europe league?**

The NBA is aiming for a launch of its European league in October 2027.

**Does PSG own a basketball section to join the league directly?**

No, Paris Saint-Germain does not currently have a basketball section.


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