Four Teams Secured EuroLeague Regular Season Spots
Kibirkstis, Crvena zvezda, Charleville-M., and Emlak advanced following successful qualifying round victories.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Basketball
Kibirkstis, Crvena zvezda, Charleville-M., and Emlak have officially qualified for the EuroLeague regular season. Each team secured their advancement by winning their respective qualifying round matches.
Why it matters
The qualifying round victories solidify the final roster of competitors for the upcoming EuroLeague regular season. These results determine which clubs move forward in Europe's premier basketball competition.
Crvena zvezda dominated the paint with 50 points, while Charleville-M. utilized an aggressive defense to force 21 turnovers. Top individual performers included Reka Lelik with 29 points for Emlak and Zoe Wadoux with 27 points for Kibirkstis.
The players
Crvena zvezda
A professional basketball club that secured its place in the regular season after a 71-66 victory.
Emlak
The basketball organization that advanced to the regular season following an 81-69 win over Girona.
Charleville-M.
The team that earned their spot by forcing 21 turnovers and dominating the boards against Venezia.
Kibirkstis
The club that secured a regular season position after defeating Sopron in their qualifying match.
The details
Crvena zvezda defeated Miskolc 71-66, while Charleville-M. handled Venezia 81-55 and Emlak topped Girona 81-69. Kibirkstis punched their ticket by defeating Sopron, anchored by strong performances from key playmakers.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: The results for the EuroLeague qualifying round were officially published.
Season Trajectory
These results finalize the list of participating clubs, shifting the focus toward the upcoming regular season schedule. The inclusion of these four teams establishes the competitive balance and group dynamics for the next phase of the tournament.
These victories finalize the team rosters for the regular season, allowing fans to project potential group outcomes. Statistically, the high-scoring performances from players like Reka Lelik and Zoe Wadoux highlight the offensive talent entering the regular season bracket.
The takeaway
The successful qualification of these four clubs sets the stage for a new phase of international competition. Fans can expect heightened intensity as these teams now integrate into the established regular season schedule.
Further reading
For more information on the upcoming tournament, visit the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eurobasket LLC.
