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Udine — a city where Italian, Austrian and Slovenian influences meet, its club returned to Serie A in 2021.

Trento — an Alpine city in the Dolomites, the club is known for developing young Italian talent.

Rome — a new club founded in 2026 by relocating Vanoli Cremona's licence, with NBA star Luka Dončić involved in its creation.

Tortona — a town in Piedmont, the club's nickname is "Leoni" (Lions), playing at the PalaFerraris arena in nearby Casale Monferrato.

Rome — the second new Rome club in Serie A 2026/27, formed by relocating Pallacanestro Brescia's licence, playing at the PalaEur arena for over 11,000 spectators.

Naples — the club won the Italian Cup in 2024, beating Olimpia Milano in the final.

Milan — Italy's most successful club in history, a multiple-time European champion, playing at the Unipol Forum.

Cantù — a town in the Brianza area near Milan, the club has a rich history of European trophies dating back to the 1970s and 80s.

Reggio Emilia — a city famous for Parmesan cheese, its club won the Italian championship in 2015.

Trieste — a port city on the border with Slovenia, the club plays at the Allianz Dome arena.

Varese — one of Italy's most decorated clubs, a multiple-time winner of the European Champions Cup in the past.

Venice — a club with history dating back to 1872, it won the Italian championship in 2019.

Scafati — a town near Naples, the club was promoted to Serie A from Serie A2 for the 2026/27 season.

Verona — the city of Romeo and Juliet, its basketball club returned to Serie A for the 2026/27 season.

Treviso — a city in the Veneto region, the club formerly played as Benetton Treviso and won several Italian titles.

Bologna — one of Europe's oldest and most decorated clubs (founded 1929), it won the EuroLeague in 2022.