How much do basketball players earn in ProA?

Reported monthly pay in ProA runs from €1,000 to €6,500 per month. By role: rookie €1,000 to €1,800, rotation player €2,000 to €3,500, starter €4,000 to €6,500, import player €2,500 to €5,000. Figures are net monthly pay. Source: Player and agent reports, 2022.

Can a non-EU player sign in Germany?

Germany is an EU market, so EU passport holders count as local players under Bosman. A non-EU player needs a work permit and takes up one of the club's import slots. Import limits vary by division ProA: 2 Germans on court at all times, max 4 non-EU registered. ProB: 3 Germans on court at all times, 1-2 non-EU imports. Regionalliga 1: Domestic focus, typically 1 import.

When do clubs in Germany sign players?

The main signing window in Germany runs July to September, when most rosters are decided. A mid-season window around January to March covers replacements and injury cover.

Basketball salaries in Germany

What clubs actually pay across 6 Germany divisions, who is allowed to sign, and the months when rosters are decided. Built from player reports, agent data and league sources, updated as contracts are confirmed.

6: Leagues tracked
€0 to €6,500: Monthly pay across tiers
July to September: Primary signing window

Leagues and pay

Central Europe · EU

BBL → ProA → ProB → Regionalliga 1

Salaries · BBL

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Ranges for BBL appear once verified player reports come in. No guesses, ever.

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When clubs sign

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Primary windowMid-season windowNow

Import rule · BBL: Import limits vary by division
League structure: BBL → ProA → ProB → Regionalliga 1
Salary basis: Not documented yet

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