If you're a fan of EuroLeague basketball and wondering if NBA 2K25 features any EuroLeague teams by default, the answer is no. 2K Sports lost the rights to EuroLeague teams back in 2017, and since then, EuroLeague has been absent from the game’s official roster. However, dedicated fans have found a way to bring EuroLeague teams into the game using custom rosters.
Custom EuroLeague Rosters: How It Works
Although 2K no longer includes EuroLeague teams as an official feature, the community has filled that gap through custom rosters. By accessing the MyNBA mode’s Scenarios, players can download and use fan-made rosters that include EuroLeague teams. These rosters often come with custom uniforms, logos, and arenas, all crafted with the in-game editor and the ability to upload custom images via nba2k.com.
These community-created rosters offer a way to simulate EuroLeague play, but they do come with certain limitations. The designs, while impressive, are not as detailed or complete as some of the professional-level mods available on PC.
Shuajota and PCBasket
One of the most well-known names in the modding community is Shuajota, whose PCBasket 2K24 roster was the most successful EuroLeague and NBA mod on Steam last year. PCBasket 2K24 combined teams from the NBA, EuroLeague, ACB, and even FIBA, providing an unparalleled experience for basketball fans. Shuajota’s mods set a high bar with custom arenas, uniforms, and rosters that rival official content in detail and functionality.
While there’s no official announcement yet from Shuajota regarding NBA 2K25, his work remains the benchmark for custom rosters that blend NBA and international teams.
Bringing EuroLeague to NBA 2K25
For now, another user, EuroLeagueBasket, has stepped up to provide EuroLeague content for NBA 2K25. His custom roster, titled NBA+EuroLeague, includes updated teams from the EuroLeague, EuroCup, and FIBA for the 2024-2025 season. This roster is fully functional in both MyERAS, for those who want to play a full season, and PlayNOW mode, for quick matches against the CPU or friends.
EuroLeagueBasket’s work stands out because of the attention to detail, with updated uniforms and arenas that capture the essence of the 2024-2025 EuroLeague season. While it may not reach the depth of Shuajota’s PCBasket, it’s an excellent option for console players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
BREAKING: EuroLeague, EuroCup and FIBA teams are now playable in NBA 2K25.
— NBA 2K25 Community (@nba2kcmty) October 3, 2024
Roster Name: NBA+EuroLeague
ID (Gamertag): EuroLeagueBasket#NBA2K25 pic.twitter.com/o2TTOaaYoR
Roster Name: NBA+EuroLeague
Creator ID: EuroLeagueBasket
Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Conclusion
Although EuroLeague teams aren’t officially included in NBA 2K25, the vibrant fan community has ensured that EuroLeague and other international teams remain playable through custom rosters. Thanks to creators like EuroLeagueBasket, players can enjoy EuroLeague basketball in the game, and while we await possible future mods from Shuajota, there’s plenty of content to explore right now.