Sportpass and Euroleague Basketball Announce Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Fan Engagement and Gaming Experiences to Fans

Euroleague Basketball to amplify its gamification portfolio with Sportpass, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands

Euroleague Basketball and Sportpass, a fan engagement and gaming platform, are collaborating to reinforce Euroleague Basketball’s gamification strategy. Sportpass is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, a global leader in gamification with a large portfolio of over 400 investments in Web3 projects.

The collaboration announced today will create a Euroleague-themed gaming platform targeting the Gen Z fanbase, merging the thrills and culture of sports in a digital offering with a number of game experiences, rewards, in-game collectibles and more.

Gamification has been one of the growth pillars of Euroleague Basketball’s digital strategy in recent seasons with 2023 seeing a triple-digit year-on-year increase on the fantasy games portfolio, reaching a community of 4.3 million engaged fans.

“We are delighted to join forces with Web3 leaders Sportpass to expand our gamification offering,” the Marketing and Communication Senior Director for Euroleague Basketball, Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, said. “The digital ecosystem is key to expanding the Euroleague brand and offer new ways for young fans to interact with the league. This collaboration marks an important step in growing our portfolio of gaming opportunities for fans to engage with the Euroleague in different and innovative ways.”

“Sportpass is the result of years of innovation in technology, gaming and sports, placing the fan squarely at the core of our offerings,” the Chief Executive Officer for Sportpass, Jordan Fogarty, said. “With a plethora of digital experiences including gaming, rewards and competitions, we are confident that Euroleague fans will find what they are looking for. Our collaboration with the Euroleague underscores our commitment to revolutionizing the sports entertainment landscape.”