EuroLeague referees are classified into three tiers based on the stage of the competition. The highest fee a EuroLeague referee can earn per game is €5,000 before taxes.
BasketNews has previously examined the highest-paid EuroLeague stars and the budgets of all 18 EuroLeague teams for the 2024-25 season. Now, we focus on another key group that plays a vital role in shaping the competition—the referees.
BasketNews has gathered insights into the financial landscape for some of the top officials in European basketball, shedding light on how officiating is valued within the EuroLeague.
Ahead of the 2024-25 season, the league set fixed officiating fees for referees, outlining the compensation structure for different stages of the competition. In addition to their game fees, referees have their travel expenses—such as flights and accommodations—fully covered by the EuroLeague.
Referee compensation varies based on the stage of the season, with games divided into three different pay categories.
For each regular-season game, EuroLeague referees earn €
