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Euroleague Final Four to Return to Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029
The EuroLeague announced on Tuesday that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will host its prestigious Final Four tournament in both 2027 and 2029. The decision expands the league's collaboration with the local Department of Culture and Tourism, highlighting the strategic and economic importance of the Middle Eastern market.
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- 01The EuroLeague announced that Abu Dhabi will host the Final Four tournament in both 2027 and 2029.
- 02The 2027 Final Four is scheduled for May 28 to May 30 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
- 03Abu Dhabi previously hosted the tournament in 2025, which the league reported was a major commercial success.
- 04Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem cannot currently host European games in Israel due to security concerns.
- 05Israeli clubs are suffering significant financial losses because they are unable to host games in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- 06EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno recently visited Israel to assess the security situation for potentially resuming games there.
The 2027 tournament is scheduled to take place from May 28 to May 30 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 spectators. The semifinals will be played on Friday, May 28, and the championship game, along with the youth tournament final, will take place on Sunday, May 30. Abu Dhabi previously hosted the event in 2025, which the league noted was a significant commercial success with tickets selling out within hours.
This announcement comes while Israeli clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem are barred from hosting European games in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem due to security concerns, causing them significant financial losses. The decision to award two major events to Abu Dhabi within three seasons is viewed critically in Israel, especially following a recent visit to Israel by EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno to assess the security situation for potentially resuming games in the country.
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