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The 2026-27 EuroLeague season begins with Panathinaikos at the top of the Power Rankings. Despite dealing with several preseason injuries, their expensive roster, experienced leadership and championship expectations make them the early No. 1.

Defending champion Olympiacos follows in second place after retaining its core and adding players such as Jean Montero.

However, the club’s temporary arena situation could create difficulties, with home games expected to be played at AEK’s venue for much of the season.

Real Madrid takes third after already lifting the Super Cup under Pedro Martinez, while Fenerbahce remains firmly among the leading contenders at No. 4.

Dubai BC completes the top five after aggressively strengthening its roster, although constant travel across Europe could become a disadvantage.

Zalgiris ranks sixth, with Jonas Valanciunas providing a major presence inside. Hapoel Tel Aviv follows after making last season’s playoffs, while Crvena Zvezda enters eighth with a strong home-court advantage in Belgrade.

Anadolu Efes starts at No. 9 as Pablo Laso begins a new chapter in Istanbul with Mike James at the center of the project. Valencia completes the top 10 despite considerable roster changes.

Barcelona sits 11th after appearing to take a step backward, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is 12th with its playoff chances complicated by playing home games in Belgrade.

Armani Milano and Partizan follow as teams capable of challenging for postseason positions, though they carry significant uncertainty.

Tony Parker’s first season coaching ASVEL begins from 15th place. Bayern Munich, Paris Basketball and Besiktas occupy the next three positions, with all three attempting to compete against deeper and more expensive rosters.

Baskonia enters at No. 19, while Virtus Bologna starts at the bottom of the rankings, facing a difficult task against an increasingly competitive EuroLeague field.