AS Monaco Basket will not be able to reach Betclic Elite 2026-2027

• LNB has decided that AS Monaco Basket will not be allowed to enter Betclic Elite for the 2026-2027 season after the DNCCG ruled that the club’s financial guarantees are insufficient.
• In the decision, it is stated that the club’s financial guarantees are not sufficient, which could be connected with the club’s inability to meet its financial obligations.
• The club may appeal the decision to the French Basketball Federation; according to L’Équipe, the maximum amount of the appeal is 20 million euros.

AS Monaco Basket, the French basketball champions, will not be able to defend their title in Betclic Elite for the 2026-2027 season. This is what the French LNB league, referring to the decision of DNCCG, says that the club’s financial guarantees are insufficient.

In the material, it is stated that AS Monaco Basket is unable to secure its place in the top division for the upcoming season, and even through the appeal process with the change in the club’s status. LNB noted that DNCCG ruled the club out of participating in the LNB championship for the 2026-2027 season.

LNB also concluded that it is also possible for Monaco to be relegated to Division Elite 2. The club may appeal to the French federation.

According to L’Équipe, the club’s possible appeal: it is expected to cost around 20 million euros. L’Équipe also writes that DNCCG has rejected the club’s budget for 2026-2027.

According to L’Équipe, the club’s situation is as follows: AS Monaco Basket became French champions on June 23, 2025, winning the national tournament in the 2025-2026 season, securing three trophies (Supercoupe, Leaders Cup, Championnat), as well as the Coupe de France.

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