Euroleague Final Four to Be Held in Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Abu Dhabi will host the Euroleague Final Four in 2027 and again in 2029, with games set for May 28-30 at the Etihad Arena. This decision highlights Abu Dhabi's strong partnership with the Euroleague and its growing role in international basketball. The Euroleague sees this as a successful strategy combining traditional European markets with global cities.
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- Abu Dhabi will host the Euroleague Final Four in 2027 and 2029.
- The games are scheduled for May 28-30 at the Etihad Arena.
- The decision reflects Abu Dhabi's strong partnership with the Euroleague.
- Euroleague official Chus Bueno visited Israel recently to assess security.
- The Euroleague aims to combine European markets with global cities.
The Euroleague has announced that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will host the 2027 Final Four, the pinnacle event of the basketball season. The Emirati capital will also host the Final Four again in 2029. The games are scheduled to take place on May 28 and May 30 at the Etihad Arena.
"Following the wonderful event held in 2025 right here, the Euroleague has decided to return and host the Final Four again in Abu Dhabi. The return of the Final Four in 2027 and 2029 reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi's partnership with the Euroleague and the Emirate's position as a home for basketball in the region," stated the CEO of the local Department of Culture and Tourism.
Chus Bueno, who recently visited Israel to assess the security situation for potentially bringing games back to the country, commented on the decision. "Our renewed commitment with Abu Dhabi for the 2027 and 2029 Final Fours represents another significant step forward in our international growth strategy." He added that the Euroleague's model of combining traditional European basketball markets with global cities offering world-class facilities, strong tourism appeal, and enthusiastic sports communities continues to prove successful. "Abu Dhabi has become a key partner in this vision, and together we will continue to bring European club basketball to the widest possible global audience."
