Euroleague renews the arbitrators' collective agreement until 2029

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2019: the initial framework of the relationship with referees

Euroleague Basketball and the Union of Euroleagues Basketball Officials (UEBO) signed their first collective agreement in.2019 Since then, the document has gone on to organize working conditions for refereeing officers with a focus on improvements in refereing processes and introduction of tools to support umpires.

2023: first renewal before the current cycle

In 2023 the agreement was renewed for the first time, consolidating the dialogue between Euroleague Basketball and UEBO and maintaining the same focus: stability in working conditions, improvement of refereeing and technical support for professionals entering the court.

Renewal until 2028-29: signature at headquarters and names present

Now, Euroleague Basketball has announced in an official statement that it renewed the collective agreement with UEBO until the end of season 2028-29.

Content of the agreement: conditions, commitments and new technology

According to the press release, the new agreement establishes working conditions and mutual commitments for referees throughout the EuroLeague and EuroCup. e text also supports improvements in refereeing and the use of new technology, an increasingly routine aspect of basketball competitions.

Chus Bueno stated that referees are a key part of the Euroleague Basketball ecosystem and that the relationship with UEBO is essential for refereeing to continue evolving alongside competitions.

Sreten Radovic highlighted the stability brought about by the agreement and the scope for expanding cooperation.According to the President of UEBO, the renewal is an important step towards the continued development of the relationship between UEBo and Euroleague Basketball.He stated that the document offers stability and a clear framework for officials, allowing them to continue working together on the evolution of arbitration, working conditions and tools available to referees.Radovic also thanked the constructive dialogue which accompanied the negotiations.

ELPA, EHCB and the effect on players, coaches and fans

The renewal with UEBO builds on previous agreements with other players in the competitions.Euroleague Basketball said that the new understanding built upon the existing framework agreement with EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) and the recently signed agreement with the Euroleague Head Coaches Board (EHCB).

In this way, the organisation strengthens cooperation with players, coaches and officials. e most immediate effect for supporters is the predictability of referees' working conditions and the continuity of processes surrounding matches.

Where the process is now

With the signing until the end of season 2028-29, Euroleague Basketball and UEBO conclude the negotiation stage and enter into the implementation phase of the agreed conditions.