The EuroLeague confirmed on Friday that Türkiye's Besiktas joined Europe's top competition for the 2026-27 season.
"The Board approved the 20-team lineup that will compete in the 2026-27 EuroLeague season, with Paris Basketball and Besiktas Istanbul receiving one-year wildcards," EuroLeague said in a statement.
The Istanbul-based basketball club has returned to Europe's top basketball competition for the first time since the 2012-13 season.
The EuroLeague added that the clubs reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the competition to 24 teams for the 2027-28 season.
