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VBA ProSim League Franchise
Ownership Overview

Becoming a Franchise Owner in the Virtual Basketball Association (VBA) Pro League is a rewarding opportunity to help lead a team in one of the fastest-growing esports basketball ecosystems. The process is designed to ensure that ownership candidates are committed, qualified, and aligned with the league's standards and values.

How to Become a Franchise Owner

 

  • Ownership Application

    • Begin by completing the official VBA Franchise Ownership Application.

  • Ownership Interview

    • Candidates will participate in an online interview conducted by the League Commissioner.

  • Approval Process

    • The League Commissioner will approve candidates until 50% league ownership is reached.

    • After that threshold, new owners must be voted in by the VBA Owners Association (VBAOA).

  • Local Representation Requirement

    • To ensure authentic regional representation, you must either:

      • Reside in or near the city of the franchise you wish to license

      • Appoint a GM who lives in or near that city


📃 Licensing, Not Ownership


Franchise rights are issued as an ongoing licensing agreement — not an outright purchase. This agreement may be terminated by either the league or the franchisee under specific circumstances, including:
 

  • Breach of League Franchise Rules

  • Mutual agreement to transfer or sell the franchise (pending league approval)

  • Decision by the league to remove or reassign a franchise

  • Request by an owner to exit the agreement with proper notice


If the franchise becomes profitable, sales or exits must reflect fair valuation and league compliance.

👤 Role Flexibility


As an owner, you are not required to play in the league, but may choose to. You may also:
 

  • Appoint a General Manager and/or Head Coach, or

  • Serve in one or both roles yourself


This flexibility allows you to build your team and leadership structure in a way that matches your vision and availability.

💰 Financial Notes


While team values are expected to increase as the league grows and generates revenue, all financial models are subject to change based on the number of active teams in a given season.

Note: The financial figures referenced in league materials are for illustrative purposes only. Final terms and values must be agreed upon by all active franchise owners.

This is the team listing showing the different dollar breakdowns for the Franchise Fees, Profit Sharing amounts, and Playoff Revenue, teams will also get a percentage of the revenue brought in by the league.

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In this scenario below, all teams have acquired their sponsorship revenue and thus all teams are profitable in this season.  This scenario also shows the playoff revenue received by each team and their total revenue for the season.

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In this scenario below, all teams have NOT acquired their sponsorship revenue and thus some teams are NOT profitable in this season.  This scenario also shows the playoff revenue received by each team and their total revenue or LOSS for the season.  This illustrates the im,portance of securing sponsors.

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Available Franchises

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Team
Status
Captain
Payroll
REV%
Current Owner

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