The EuroLeague Final Four will return to the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Euroleague Basketball have confirmed.
Abu Dhabi previously hosted the tournament in 2025, and in 2027 Etihad Arena on Yas Island will see the four best teams in European club basketball compete for the championship on 28 and 30 May.
On Friday 28 May, the season’s top four teams will contest the semi-finals, with the winners advancing to the Championship Game. The weekend concludes on Sunday 30 May with the adidas NextGen EuroLeague Final, showcasing the brightest young talent in European basketball, followed by the EuroLeague Championship Game to crown the season’s champion.
Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “The return of the Final Four in 2027 and 2029 reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi’s partnership with Euroleague Basketball and the emirate’s growing stature as a home for basketball in the region. The value of events of this scale extends well beyond the court: they attract investment, create jobs and support local businesses, while inspiring a new generation of players and fans across our communities. It is this lasting impact, on our economy and on our people, which gives moments such as these their true significance.”
Dejan Bodiroga, President of Euroleague Basketball, said: “It is an enormous pleasure to announce that the Final Four will return to Abu Dhabi. I would like to thank Abu Dhabi for its continued support and confidence. Together, we delivered one of the best Final Fours in our 26-year history, proving the tremendous global appeal of the EuroLeague experience. This new milestone demonstrates our shared commitment to growing basketball and creating unforgettable experiences for our fans.”
Chus Bueno, CEO of Euroleague Basketball, said: “Renewing our commitment with Abu Dhabi for the 2027 and 2029 Final Four editions represents another significant step forward in our international growth strategy. Our model of combining Europe’s traditional basketball markets with global cities that offer world-class facilities, strong tourism appeal and passionate sports communities continues to prove highly successful. Abu Dhabi has become a key partner in that vision, and together we will continue bringing European club basketball to the widest possible global audience.”
The 2025 EuroLeague Final Four saw Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul claim the championship before a capacity crowd of 12,000 at the Etihad Arena.