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Hear from All-25 EuroLeague Team and new Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv guard Vasilije Micic, a two-time EuroLeague champion and the 2020-21 MVP from his time with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, as he discusses the impact of his time playing for Zalgiris Kaunas, what came next with Efes, and how he made history with the Turkish club, among other topics.

EuroLeague 25 Legends Speak: Vasilije Micic

The 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi was the culmination of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations, which allowed the [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) journalists to speak to several members of the team to reflect on their careers and their favorite memories. Hear from Serbia international and new Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv guard [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/), a two-time EuroLeague champion and the 2020-21 MVP from his time with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, as he discusses the impact of his time playing for Zalgiris Kaunas, what came next with Efes, and how he made history with the Turkish club, among other topics.

Legends Speak: Vasilije Micic

A member of the All-25 EuroLeague Team, he explores his greatest moments in the league

As part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations, several members of the team sat down for conversations about their careers, the growth of European basketball, and what the EuroLeague means to them, among many other topics. Mike Batiste was a three-time champion during his 10 seasons with Panathinaikos Athens and saw the EuroLeague constantly growing during and after his playing days. Now an assistant coach in the NBA, Batiste speaks about what he loves in the EuroLeague.

Mike Batiste on what the EuroLeague means to him

As part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations, several members of the team sat down for conversations about their careers, the growth of European basketball, and what the EuroLeague means to them, among many other topics. [Mike Batiste](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-batiste/ajv/) was a three-time champion during his 10 seasons with Panathinaikos Athens and saw the EuroLeague constantly growing during and after his playing days. Now an assistant coach in the NBA, Batiste speaks about what he loves in the EuroLeague.

Legends Speak: Mike Batiste

As part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations at the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, several members of the team sat down for conversations about their careers, players they were inspired by and which players they love to watch now, among many other topics. Hear first from Bogdan Bogdanovic, a two-time EuroLeague Rising Star and 2017 champion with Fenerbahce Istanbul, who has since established himself as one of the game's great shooters over eight seasons in the NBA.   

Legends Speak: Bogdan Bogdanovic

As part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations at the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, several members of the team sat down for conversations about their careers, players they were inspired by and which players they love to watch now, among many other topics. Hear first from [Bogdan Bogdanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bogdan-bogdanovic/002821/), a two-time EuroLeague Rising Star and 2017 champion with Fenerbahce Istanbul, who has since established himself as one of the game's great shooters over eight seasons in the NBA.   

Bogdan Bogdanovic is the first in a series of All-25 EuroLeague Team members to discuss what the EuroLeague has meant to them

Top plays of 2024-25: FC Barcelona

Sylvain Francisco lit up the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with his signature speed, sharp handles, and fearless shot-making. As the dynamic point guard for Zalgiris Kaunas, he brought intensity on both ends of the floor, breaking down defenses, hitting big shots, and pushing the tempo every night.

Top plays: Sylvain Francisco, 2024-25

Carsen Edwards delivered a season filled with explosive scoring, deep three-pointers, and unforgettable highlights in the 2024–25 EuroLeague. From clutch buckets to electric drives, Edwards consistently proved why he’s one of the most dynamic guards in European basketball.

Top plays: Carsen Edwards, 2024-25

Road to the title | 2025 EuroLeague Final Four recap

Kendrick Nunn brought his elite scoring, silky handles, and veteran presence to the EuroLeague in the 2024-25 season. From clutch three-pointers to explosive drives and lockdown defense, here are his top plays that lit up arenas across Europe.

Top plays: Kendrick Nunn, 2024-25

Theo Maledon took control in the 2024–25 season with elite playmaking, smooth finishes, and clutch decisions. Whether breaking down defenders, dropping dimes, or stepping up in big moments, the French guard showed why he's one of the smartest floor generals in Europe.

Top plays: Theo Maledon, 2024-25

Top plays of 2024-25: Olympiacos

Relive the most electrifying moments from Olympiacos Piraeus during the 2024–25 EuroLeague season. From thunderous dunks to lockdown defense – these are the plays that defined their year. 🔴⚪

Top plays: Kevin Punter, 2024-25

Top plays: Nigel Hayes-Davis, 2024-25

Best plays of 2024-25: Panathinaikos

Mike James | Top Plays & Highlights 2024-25

Top plays: Mike James, 2024-25

Top plays: Dzanan Musa, 2024-25

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Ahead of the 2025-26 season, [Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) has announced which numbers the players will be wearing.

Virtus – now entering its fourth campaign since returning to the EuroLeague – has made eight new additions to its roster, including scoring ace [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/scoring-ace-carsen-edwards-finds-new-home-in-bologna/) from FC Bayern Munich, [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-makes-luca-vildoza-its-point-guard/) from Olympiacos Piraeus and [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/alen-smailagic-signs-with-virtus-for-2-years/) from Zalgiris Kaunas. There is a lot of excitement around 21-year-old forward [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-invests-in-rising-star-saliou-niang/), who has joined from Dolomiti Energia Trento and is lighting up EuroBasket 2025.

The other new arrivals are [Derrick Alston Jr.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-adds-forward-derrick-alston-jr/) from Manresa, [Karim Jallow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-adds-depth-with-karim-jallow/) from ratiopharm Ulm, [Aliou Diarra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-reels-in-aliou-diarra/) from APR in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and [Abramo Canka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/abramo-canka-lands-at-virtus/), who played in the NCAA last season.

These are the Virtus players' jersey numbers for the coming season:

- #1 Luca Vildoza
- #3 Carsen Edwards
- #6 Alessandro Pajola
- #7 Saliou Niang
- #8 Matteo Accorsi
- #9 Alen Smailagic
- #11 Brandon Taylor
- #21 Derrick Alston Jr.
- #22 Abramo Canka
- #23 Daniel Hackett
- #24 Leo Menalo
- #30 Matt Morgan
- #31 Aliou Diarra
- #34 Karim Jallow
- #35 Momo Diouf
- #45 Nikola Akele

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The eight players who were at the club last year have stuck with the same numbers

Virtus jersey numbers revealed for 2025-26 season

Euroleague Basketball joins the Italian and global basketball family in mourning Giorgio Armani, the legendary fashion designer and passionate basketball patron, who passed away on Monday at the age of 91.

Euroleague Basketball mourns Giorgio Armani

Armani purchased Olimpia Milano in 2008 from Giorgio Corbelli, becoming the club’s sole owner and ushering in a new golden era. Under his stewardship, the team reclaimed its place among Europe’s elite, capturing six Italian League crowns, four Italian Cups, and five Italian Supercups. In 2021, Olimpia Milano returned to the EuroLeague Final Four for the first time since 1992, a milestone achievement in the club’s modern history. Courtside seats in Milan and across the continent often featured Armani himself, a testament to his deep devotion to the game and his players.

 

“Giorgio Armani was a pioneer, a global cultural leader, and a true friend of our sport,” said Dejan Bodiroga, Euroleague Basketball President. “I am deeply grateful for his invaluable contribution and support to Euroleague Basketball, his passing leaves an irreplaceable void, but his legacy will inspire generations to come.”

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Beyond basketball, Armani was a towering figure in global culture. He founded the Armani brand in 1975, revolutionizing the fashion industry and later expanding into entertainment, sport, and luxury hospitality. Known as the pioneer of red-carpet fashion, his influence extended far beyond the runway, shaping how generations experienced elegance and lifestyle. Among countless accolades, he was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2021, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

 

"Mr. Armani’s showed that basketball could stand proudly alongside art, fashion, and culture, enriching the game with values that transcended the court. We are profoundly grateful for everything he gave to European basketball" stated Paulius Motiejunas, Euroleague Basketball CEO.

 

Giorgio Armani will be remembered not only as one of the greatest designers of all time, but also as a generous supporter of sport, a visionary leader, and a proud ambassador of Italian excellence.

Vote for the best All-EuroLeague First Team in history: 2024 vs. 2004

After weeks of thrilling head-to-head battles, only eight teams remain in the running for the crown.

Each season, the top five players in Europe’s premier basketball competition are recognized with All-EuroLeague First Team honors. Over the past quarter century, these elite lineups have featured some of the sport’s brightest stars and biggest legends. This summer, we’ve brought them all together in a special bracket to answer one ultimate question: *Which All-EuroLeague First Team stands above the rest?*

From the original 24 teams seeded by our panel of EuroLeague experts, just eight are left. Now, it’s time to decide who advances to the championship matchup.

Each new faceoff will be revealed on the official [EuroLeague Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/euroleague/), where fans cast their votes. Right here on the EuroLeague website, you can find a quick breakdown of each quarterfinal clash – along with our take on which lineup might hold the edge.

The first quarterfinal matchup is set. 

**Let the debates continue. Let the voting continue. Let the best team win!**

**2024**

- [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), Real Madrid (age 33)
- [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), AS Monaco (age 33)
- [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), Panathinaikos (age 28)
- [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), Fenerbahce (age 29)
- [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), Panathinaikos (age 28)

**2004**

- [Sarunas Jasikevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saras-jasikevicius/adg/), Maccabi (age 28)
- [Marcus Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-brown/aht/), CSKA (age 30)
- [Anthony Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/anthony-parker/profile/aow/), Maccabi (age 28)
- [Mirsad Turkcan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mirsad-turkcan/profile/ayr/), CSKA (age 27)
- [Arvydas Sabonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/arvydas-sabonis/ayo/), Zalgiris (age 39)

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This matchup really shows the difference between the two eras represented. The 2024 team is faster and more athletic, the 2004 side is stronger with an incredible high basketball IQ. For the most part these teams matchup well with three-guard lineups. At forward, Hayes-Davis has a big offensive edge against Turkcan, while at the other end Turkcan might be able to overpower Hayes-Davis. Unfortunately for Lessort, few big men have ever been able to slow down Sabonis, who makes everyone on the 2004 side better.

If they played, I think that 2004 would have a huge rebounding edge, which would enable it to control the game. Team 2024 would need Nunn, James and Hayes-Davis to light it up from deep to have a realistic chance. That’s my opinion at least.

When I asked my AI assistants, they agreed. One had 2024 winning 90-82 with Arvydas Sabonis posting 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks. In another, Anthony Parker led Team 2024 to an 84-78 victory with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Do you agree with me? Or with the AI assistants? Share your opinions and vote now!

The search for the greatest All-EuroLeague First Team ever has reached the quarterfinals! 

FC Bayern Munich guard Rokas Jokubaitis is set to miss significant time after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Lithuania at EuroBasket 2025. The 24-year-old point guard was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday’s group stage game against Finland in Tampere, which Lithuania won 81–78. Tests carried out on Tuesday morning confirmed ligament damage to Jokubaitis’s left knee. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six months

Bayern's Rokas Jokubaitis suffers knee injury

[FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/roster/mun/) guard [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) is set to miss significant time after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Lithuania at EuroBasket 2025. The 24-year-old point guard was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday’s group stage game against Finland in Tampere, which Lithuania won 81–78. Tests carried out on Tuesday morning confirmed ligament damage to Jokubaitis’s left knee. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six months, ruling him out until next spring.

Jokubaitis, who joined Bayern this summer from Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on a three-year contract, had been one of Lithuania’s leaders at EuroBasket. Through five games, he averaged 17.3 points on 49.3% two-point and 56.6% three-point shooting, along with 8.3 assists. Against Finland, he posted 16 points and 9 assists before the injury cut his night short.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="lt" dir="ltr">„Bayern“ gynėjas Rokas Jokubaitis dėl traumos iškrenta iš rikiuotės - sužinokite daugiau dabar ⤵️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBallTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBallTogether</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1962810540394201530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Injuries are unfortunately part of sports, but for Rokas this one is especially painful,” said Bayern sporting director Dragan Tarlac. “We watched him at EuroBasket with great joy — he played brilliantly and led his team like a true leader. With his spirit and competitiveness, we are sure he will come back even stronger. We will support him in every way so that he can return to the court next year.”

Jokubaitis will undergo surgery in Munich in coordination with the Lithuanian national team. Bayern is also monitoring Johannes Voigtmann, who recently arrived in Munich and will undergo a minor procedure that will keep him out for a few weeks.

More on Rokas Jokubaitis

The original diagnosis is that the guard will miss 6 months

Euroleague Basketball has been recognized with two nominations at the 2025 Sports Business Awards, following a landmark season that blended innovation, storytelling, and celebration of the league’s 25th anniversary.

Euroleague Basketball receives two nominations at 2025 Sports Business Awards

Euroleague Basketball has been recognized with two nominations at the 2025 Sports Business Awards, following a landmark season that blended innovation, storytelling, and celebration of the league’s 25th anniversary.

Euroleague Basketball has been nominated for Best Sports Marketing Campaign – International for its season-long 25th anniversary campaign. Celebrating a quarter-century of top-tier European basketball, the effort combined heritage and innovation with retro game nights, digital fan voting, custom branding, and a global tribute to the All-25 EuroLeague Team in at the Final Four in Abu Dhabi. With more than 77 million impressions and participation from 29 basketball legends, the campaign honored the past while looking firmly to the future.

In partnership with IMG, the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four – which was held for the first time in the Middle East – was nominated for the Sports Innovation Award. Hosted at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the event marked a historic step in Euroleague Basketball’s global journey. IMG’s world-class production brought the spectacle to life with a record 24 cameras, including immersive in-stanchion angles and RF Steadicams roaming courtside. The Final Four reached new heights in terms of social media engagement, too, reaching 40.56 million, with 208.6 million impressions on all platforms.

Beyond the games, Final Four week featured a series of engaging activations, ranging from the 25th anniversary celebrations to the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals, mic’d-up players, and live digital shows. The result was an 81% increase in global fan engagement and a clear signal of intent: to keep pushing boundaries and growing the game.

Together, these nominations highlight a season defined by ambition, creativity, and connection, with fans at the heart of it all.

2025 Sports Business Awards Nominations:

**• Sports Innovation Award:** EuroLeague Final Four 2025 – Abu Dhabi – IMG & Euroleague Basketball

**• Best Sports Marketing Campaign – International:** Euroleague Basketball

EuroLeague Basketball and Sportal.bg, Bulgaria’s leading digital sports media, part of the international Ringier Sports Media Group (RSMG), are proud to announce a new official media partnership that will span over the upcoming Euroleague season.

Euroleague Basketball and Sportal.bg announce Official Media Partnership for the 2025-26 season

EuroLeague Basketball and [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg), Bulgaria’s leading digital sports media, part of the international Ringier Sports Media Group (RSMG), are proud to announce a new official media partnership that will span over the upcoming Euroleague season.

Through this collaboration, [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg) becomes the Official Premium Media Partner of the Euroleague in Bulgaria, offering basketball fans unparalleled access to Europe’s top basketball competition.

The agreement will provide Bulgarian fans with:

- **Comprehensive coverage** of all EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup games, including news, reports, statistics, and live results.
- **Exclusive digital content**, such as interviews with players and coaches, behind-the-scenes stories, and premium video highlights.
- **Strengthening the dedicated EuroLeague section** on [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg), ensuring fans have a one-stop destination for everything related to the competition.
- **Fan engagement initiatives**, including polls, interactive features, and competitions with prizes such as merchandise and match tickets.

"We are delighted to welcome [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg) as our Official Media Partner in Bulgaria," said Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Chief Marketing Communications Officer of Euroleague Basketball. "Bulgaria is a passionate basketball market, and through [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg)’s digital leadership and innovative technologies, we will be able to bring the EuroLeague experience closer and in a more engaging way to its fans and create even stronger connections with the community. At the same time, this partnership reflects EuroLeague’s ambition to explore and strengthen our presence in diverse markets across the European ecosystem, ensuring that basketball’s growth and excitement reach fans everywhere."

"At [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg), we are committed to delivering the best possible sports experience to our readers," added Stilian Shishkov, CEO of [Sportal.bg](http://Sportal.bg) and Managing Partner at Ringier Sports Media Group. "Partnering with the Euroleague, the organizer of the most prestigious basketball competitions in Europe, allows us to combine our editorial excellence with exclusive content and unique fan experiences. Together, we aim to elevate basketball coverage in Bulgaria to a new level."

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge is back for the 2025–26 season – and it’s bigger, bolder, and more interactive than ever.

Fans can dive into the official fantasy game of the EuroLeague, now featuring two separate competitions, enhanced gameplay, and a fresh batch of prizes that bring you closer to the action.

Level up your lineup: EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge returns with big upgrades

The [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/10) is back for the 2025–26 season – and it’s bigger, bolder, and more interactive than ever.

Fans can dive into the official fantasy game of the EuroLeague, now featuring two separate competitions, enhanced gameplay, and a fresh batch of prizes that bring you closer to the action.

### What’s new this season?

**Two separate competitions**

- *Regular Season*: Manage up to 3 teams.
- *Play-In, Playoffs & Final Four*: Start fresh with up to 2 new teams, new standings, and new prizes.

**Captain scoring update**

- Captains now earn 2x points (up from 1.5x), adding more strategy to your lineup decisions.

**Trophy Cup competition**

- Begins after Round 6 with the top 128,000 teams.
- *Group Stage* (Rounds 6–20): Head-to-head battles in groups of 16.
- *Knockout Stage* (from Round 22): Single-elimination bracket.

**Match predictor**

- Pick winners of EuroLeague and EuroCup games, view community predictions instantly, and win more prizes.

**Team customization and quick actions**

- Personalize avatars and jerseys.
- Assign captain, make trades, or substitutions directly from the player modal.

**Improved player pricing**

- A fairer, more consistent pricing model ensures balanced competition.

**Share your team**

- Post your lineup on social media with official EuroLeague branding and player stats.

### Prizes that bring you courtside

- **Regular Season champion**: VIP trip for two to the 2026 Final Four — flights, four hotel nights, and VIP tickets included.
- **Postseason champion**: Two tickets to the 2027 Final Four.
- *Full prize list available in the Fantasy Challenge portal.*

Whether you're a seasoned fantasy veteran or a newcomer ready to test your basketball IQ, this season offers more ways to play, win, and connect with the EuroLeague community.

Registration is open, so get ready to draft your dream team and compete against fans across the globe in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge 2025–26.

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge returns with new competitions, bigger prizes, and more ways to play

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Final Four

Hall throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night

AS Monaco v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-05-25T17:00:00.000Z)

Calathes creates for Diallo! Motorola Magic Moment

Hall’s crazy putback! Motorola Magic Moment

Hayes-Davis denies Theis! Motorola Magic Moment

Diallo beats the buzzer again! Motorola Magic Moment

Diallo beats the buzzer! Motorola Magic Moment

Showtime by Monaco! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night

Olympiacos Piraeus v AS Monaco (2025-05-23T18:00:00.000Z)

James with a sublime dish! Motorola Magic Moment

Fall with a monster slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Diallo skies for the slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Hall on the highlight reel! Motorola Magic Moment

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-05-23T15:00:00.000Z)

Baldwin feeds Melli for the slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Baldwin drives to dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Nunn beats the halftime buzzer! Motorola Magic Moment

Yurtseven slams it home! Motorola Magic Moment

MOTOROLA MAGIC MOMENTS

2024-25 EuroLeague Award Winners

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Tickets for the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi officially go on sale on February 26 at 09:00 CET (12:00 ADT), giving fans the chance to experience the unique atmosphere of Europe’s premier club basketball showdown.

Tickets for the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi go on sale February 26!

For the first time ever, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four [will be held in Abu Dhabi at the state-of-the-art Etihad Arena](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/abu-dhabi-to-host-2025-turkish-airlines-euroleague-final-four/) from May 23 to May 25, 2025. Basketball fans will have the opportunity to witness the thrilling conclusion of Europe’s top club competition.

Tickets officially go on sale on February 26 at 09:00 CET (12:00 ADT), giving fans the chance to experience the unique atmosphere of Europe’s premier club basketball showdown in Abu Dhabi. All ticket information and sales will be available exclusively online at [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com) and Abu Dhabi Event Tickets in Etihad Arena.

As in previous seasons, a pre-sale window will open on Tuesday, February 25, for season ticket holders of EuroLeague clubs who participate in this initiative, EuroLeague TV subscribers, and previous Final Four ticket purchasers.

### World-class basketball in a premier destination

The 2025 EuroLeague Final Four will bring its signature excitement to Abu Dhabi, a global hub for world-class sporting events known for its passionate basketball fans, cutting-edge infrastructure, vibrant culture, and unique attractions. The Etihad Arena, located on the city’s entertainment hub of Yas Island, will provide the perfect stage for the competition.

The Final Four will start on Friday, May 23, with semifinal showdowns taking place at 19:00 and 22:00 local time, while the EuroLeague Third-Place Game will tip off on Sunday at 18:00 local time, before the EuroLeague Championship Game takes center stage at 21:00 local time, with one team set to become the 2024-25 EuroLeague champion.

### Ticketing options

General public tickets provide access to all four games (two on Friday and two on Sunday) and are available in the following price categories, ranging from €74.75 per game (€299 total) to €187.25 per game (€749 total).

Also, VIP hospitality packages and ticket + hotel bundles will be available starting February 26, offering fans and businesses exclusive benefits to enhance their Final Four experience. Full details are available at [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com). For further inquiries, please contact [f4tickets@euroleague.net](mailto:f4tickets@euroleague.net).

Don’t miss your chance to witness one of the biggest sporting events of the year in Abu Dhabi, the home of basketball in the Middle East!

The semifinals take place on May 23 before the third-place game and championship game on May 25

Tickets for the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi go on sale February 26

New Fenerbahce Beko signing Mikael Jantunen enjoyed a huge role as Finland shocked tournament favorite Serbia at EuroBasket 2025 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Mikael Jantunen, Finland stun EuroBasket favorite Serbia

For [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mikael-jantunen/012613/) and his Finland teammates, they – and every Finn across the world – are never going to forget the events of Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Up against Serbia, [the overwhelming favorite to go all the way at EuroBasket 2025](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-eurobasket-2025/news/media-predictions-champions-surprises-and-mvp-favorites), Finland stunned Nikola Jokic and co. by triumphing 86-92 in Riga, Latvia, to book its place in the last eight – the second time in a row it has reached the quarterfinals.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FINLAND HAS COMPLETED ONE OF THE BIGGEST UPSETS IN THE HISTORY OF BASKETBALL<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUROBASKET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EUROBASKET</a> <a href="https://t.co/4QQrJzkCjV">pic.twitter.com/4QQrJzkCjV</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1964431553297051682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It was a night when many players became heroes, of which Jantunen – who debuted in the EuroLeague last season with [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) and signed for [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) in this off-season – is one.

The 25-year-old played 30 minutes for Finland, only behind the 34 minutes of Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, and finished the contest with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, with his final assist being for Elias Valtonen’s dagger three-pointer at 81-87. But as Paris fans got to see up close and personal over the last two years, Jantunen offers a lot more than what you see on the stats sheet.

Finland's Mikael Jantunen celebrates with teammate Elias Valtonen after the latter's clutch shot against Serbia. (PHOTO: FIBA)

Playing under his compatriot Tuomas Iisalo at Paris in 2023-24, Jantunen’s energy and hustle were a key component in the French side winning the BKT EuroCup in such dominant fashion and booking its ticket to the EuroLeague. Even though many expected Paris to simply make up the numbers in the EuroLeague, the Finn and the rest of the roster left people’s jaws on the floor right from Round 1 before eventually downing Real Madrid in the Play-In Showdown and facing Fenerbahce in the playoffs.

That same determination to win was evident from Jantunen on Saturday night. Just like Paris was continuously doubted last season, the same could be said of Finland heading into this Round of 16 clash with Serbia. But if there is a player you want on your team in these situations, it is Jantunen – a man who specializes in helping his team defy the odds.

More Fenerbahce News

The Nordic country pulled off arguably the upset of the century (PHOTO: FIBA)

AS Monaco has confirmed the signing of Nemanja Nedovic, who has penned a one-year deal with the club after leaving KK Crvena zvezda.

Nemanja Nedovic lands in Monaco

[AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) has confirmed the signing of [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/), who has penned a one-year deal with the Monégasque team.

Nedovic (1.92 meters, 34 years old) spent the last three years with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, averaging 9.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 27 EuroLeague games last season as the Serbian side reached the Play-In Showdown.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Nemanja Nedovic atterrit sur le Rocher ! 🇲🇨<br><br>L’arrière serbe (34 ans, 1,92 m) arrive en provenance de l’Étoile Rouge de Belgrade pour prendre feu derrière l’arc 🎯 🇷🇸<br><br>Bienvenue Nemanja ! 🙌<br><br>🗣 Retrouvez le communiqué officiel et sa réaction sur notre site 📝<br><br>🔗… <a href="https://t.co/PLTPgjy8lh">pic.twitter.com/PLTPgjy8lh</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1964252234595914066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For his career, the Serbian shooting guard has appeared in 229 games and has posted career averages of 12.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. 

After making his EuroLeague debut with Rytas Vilnius in 2012-13, he went on to play in the competition for Valencia Basket (2014-15), Unicaja Malaga (2015-16, 2017-18), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2018-20), Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2020-22), and Crvena Zvezda (2022-25).

Last season was the first time since 2019-20 that Nedovic averaged a single-digit number of points, as he posted 16.0 ppg. (2020-21) and then 14.3 ppg. (2021-22) in his two seasons with Panathinaikos before averaging 13.3 ppg. (2022-23) and 14.3 ppg. (2023-24) in his first two campaigns with Zvezda.

Nedovic reunites with [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) at Monaco, having played alongside each other at Milan in the 2018-19 campaign.

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The experienced Serbian guard adds a scoring punch to the team's backcourt

Having bought Olimpia Milano in 2008, Giorgio Armani – who passed away on Thursday – helped reestablish the Little Red Shoes as a force in Italian basketball during his 17-year ownership of the club.

The man who brought Milan back to glory: Honoring Giorgio Armani

August 4, 2008, will be a day that lives long in the memory for fans of [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/).

After years of frustration at Milan, Giorgio Armani purchased the Little Red Shoes from Giorgio Corbelli and set about recovering the club’s former glories. Despite dominating in the mid-to-late 1930s, the 1950s, the 1960s, and then the 1980s, Milan had failed to lift the Italian championship or Italian Cup since 1996, while its last EuroLeague title – the third in club history – came in 1988. It was time to make Milan great again.

Success wasn’t instant, but the stability brought by Armani’s ownership laid the foundations for what was to come. Starting in 2013-14, Milan was able to reestablish itself as a force in Italian basketball, claiming six league titles (2013-14, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24), lifting the Italian Cup on four occasions (2015-16, 2016-17, 2020-21, 2021-22), and winning the Italian Super Cup five times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2024). Milan was well and truly back.

Giorgio Armani lifts the Italian League title in 2024.

“It took years of interventions, strategies, and trust to bring back success to the most followed, most loved, and most successful team in Italian basketball,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport in 2024.

In particular, that 2014 league triumph over Siena – capped by [Curtis Jerrells](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/curtis-jerrells/003067/)'s famous shot at the buzzer – stood out for the fashion mogul, having ended Milan’s 18-year wait to become Italian champion once more.

“One of the strongest emotions of my life,” he said, reflecting on that day. “The fans invaded the court laughing, crying, and singing.”

“\[The titles we have won\] are the culmination of work carried out day after day. I am very proud of the team that has worked hard consistently. I like to think that we win in the right way, all together, as the players shout before going onto the court.”

2014 LBA Finals | Game 7: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs Montepaschi Siena

Armani helped amplify Milan on a global scale, too. Back in 2015, the Italian side made history by becoming the first European club to play in an NBA arena against another European team when it took on Maccabi Tel Aviv at Madison Square Garden, the famous home of the New York Knicks. With Armani sitting courtside, European basketball was getting some much deserved (and long-awaited) attention in the United States but also on the old continent.

“There's not enough talk about basketball,” Armani once said. “I have always loved sport, so much so that I have made it an integral part of my work. I believe in the positive power of competitive sport.”

But what was Milan missing? A fourth EuroLeague championship, having previously worn Europe’s crown in 1965-66 before back-to-back triumphs in 1986-87 and 1987-88. In the 2020-21 season, in Ettore Messina’s second year as head coach, a flurry of top-level signings were made including [Gigi Datome](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luigi-datome/ccd/), [Kyle Hines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hines-kyle/002812/), [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/), [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and [Malcolm Delaney](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/malcolm-delaney/004331/). Together with star guard [Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rodriguez-sergio/cvm/), they set about taking the EuroLeague by storm.

It looked like there would be an immediate return on investment as Milan finished fourth in the regular-season standings with a 21-13 record and then beat FC Bayern Munich to make its long-awaited return to the EuroLeague Final Four, the first time it had reached European basketball’s showpiece event since 1992. But the fairy-tale ending didn’t come as Punter’s missed shot at the buzzer in the semifinal against FC Barcelona allowed the Spaniards to advance to the title decider with an 84-82 victory.

2021 EuroLeague Semifinals | FC Barcelona vs AX Armani Exchange Milan

Despite some notable additions over the last few years, namely [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mirotic-nikola/000796/) and the return of [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), Milan has not been back since. Coach Messina has retooled his arsenal this summer, but the sudden passing of Mr. Armani on September 4, 2025 – in the club’s 90th anniversary season – has cast a large shadow over the campaign ahead.

“I'm attached to many players and I don't like to single out some over others,” Armani told La Gazzetta dello Sport one year ago. “But among those who no longer play for us, I think of Sergio Rodriguez, who expresses joy, and I'm happy that he won again, and Gigi Datome, whom I admired for the strength with which he decided to retire after winning last year's championship as the best player in the playoffs. I can't fail to mention Nicolo Melli, who arrived when he was very young and has been with us for eight years now \[before leaving for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul\]. He is the soul of the group.”

Giorgio Armani applauds the Milan players after a EuroLeague game.

During his 17-year ownership of Milan, which saw the team lift 15 trophies, La Gazzetta dello Sport estimates that Armani spent around €200 million on the club, a sign of the economic stability he was able to offer. But for Armani, basketball offered him a chance to disconnect from his business ventures and immerse himself in the world of sport.

“I got into basketball because I loved the team, a sport that both my brother Sergio and my sister Rosanna were involved in, and the city of Milan," he said during an interview with the Italian newspaper. “I've never regretted it. Even at the beginning, when we weren't winning. I have always felt the gratitude of the people, especially at games, and I am happy to have a team and a club that reflect our values.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Milan, 4 September 2025 – With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.<br><br>Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away… <a href="https://t.co/7lMIdpw5oX">pic.twitter.com/7lMIdpw5oX</a></p>&mdash; Armani (@armani) <a href="https://twitter.com/armani/status/1963612277652746465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just like August 4, 2008, will be fondly remembered by Milan supporters, September 4, 2025, is a day that will carry a heavy heart for everyone associated with the club.

There may be a vacant courtside seat at the Forum this season where Mr. Armani used to sit, but his legacy will live on as the Little Red Shoes carry his spirit across courts in Italy and beyond.

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The owner of the Little Red Shoes sadly passed away on Thursday

The preseason run-up to the 2025-26 EuroLeague season is underway across Europe, with individual friendly games and prestigious tournaments serving to help all teams take what they are preparing at training camp onto the court for testing.

EuroLeague team-by-team 2025-26 preseason calendar, results

The preseason run-up to the 2025-26 EuroLeague season is underway across Europe with individual friendly games and prestigious tournaments serving to help all teams take what they are preparing at training camp onto the court for testing.

Find below the preseason calendar and results for all EuroLeague teams so you can monitor their results in the buildup for the start of the regular season.

### SEPTEMBER

3: **Anadolu Efes Istanbul 87-72 Bandirma Bordo**, Friendly game, Istanbul, Turkiye

10: **Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul**, Gloria Cup, Antalya, Turkiye

12: **Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Lokomotiv Kuban**, Gloria Cup, Antalya, Turkiye

14: **Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Zalgiris Kaunas**, Gloria Cup, Antalya, Turkiye

23: **Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Galatasaray MCT Technic**, Friendly game, Istanbul, Turkiye

### SEPTEMBER

8: **Aris Thessaloniki vs. AS Monaco**, Friendly game, Greece

9: **Aris Thessaloniki vs. AS Monaco**, Friendly game, Greece

13: **Olympiacos Piraeus vs. AS Monaco**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

14: **AS Monaco vs. Crvena Zvezda**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

20: **AS Monaco vs. Boulazac,** Supercoupe 2025, Semifinal, Paris, France

21: **AS Monaco**, Supercoupe 2025, Final, Paris, France

### SEPTEMBER

12: **San Pablo Burgos vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**, Friendly game, Burgos, Spain

19: **Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Valencia Basket**, X torneo EncestaRias, Pontevedra, Spain

20: **Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Rio Breogan or Real Madrid**, X torneo EncestaRias, Pontevedra, Spain

23: **Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Pallacanestro Trieste**, Friendly game, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

25: **Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Surne Bilbao Basket**, Euskal Kopa, Barakaldo, Spain

### SEPTEMBER

12: **Crvena Zvezda vs. Paris Basketball**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

14: **Crvena Zvezda vs. AS Monaco**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

24: **Crvena Zvezda vs. CSKA Moscow**, VTB SuperCup, Belgrade, Serbia

25: **Crvena Zvezda vs. Dubai or Zenit,** VTB SuperCup, Belgrade, Serbia

### SEPTEMBER

6: **Galatasaray 92-87 Dubai Basketball**, Gloria Cup, Antalya, Turkiye

8: **Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Dubai Basketball**, Gloria Cup, Antalya, Turkiye

15: **Dubai Basketball vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv,** Friendly game, Dubai

18: **Dubai Basketball vs. CSKA Moscow**, Friendly game, Dubai

24: **Dubai Basketball vs. Zenit St Petersburg**, VTB SuperCup, Belgrade, Serbia

25: **Dubai Basketball vs. Crvena Zvezda or CSKA Moscow,** VTB SuperCup, Belgrade, Serbia

### SEPTEMBER

6: **EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 91-64 Gran Canaria**, City of Cagliari , Cagliari, Italy

7: **EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. FC Bayern Munich**, City of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

10: **EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Derthona Basket**, Memorial Bottacin, Vigevano, Italy

13: **Germani Brescia vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**, Friendly game, Brescia, Italy

19: **Olympiacos Piraeus vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**, Crete tournament, Crete, Greece

21: **EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul or Stella Rossa**, Crete tournament, Crete, Greece

27: **EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Virtus Bologna**, SuperCoppa, Milano, Italy

### SEPTEMBER

6: **FC Barcelona 91-90 Paris Basketball**, Trofeu Encamp, Encamp, Andorra

12: **Basquet Girona vs. FC Barcelona**, Torneig Platja d'Aro, Platja d'Aro, Spain

17: **FC Barcelona vs. Morabanc Andorra**, Lliga Catalana, Tarragona, Spain

19: **FC Barcelona vs. Joventut Badalona**, Lliga Catalana, Tarragona, Spain

21: **FC Barcelona**, Final Lliga Catalana, Tarragona, Spain

26: **Hiopos Lleida vs. FC Barcelona**, Trofeo Ciutat de Lleida, Lleida, Spain

### SEPTEMBER

2: **FC Bayern Munich 102-69 Swans Gmunden**, Friendly game, Munich, Germany

6: **Dinamo Sassari 86-89 FC Bayern Munich**, 15th City of Cagliari Tournament, Cagliari, Italy

7: **FC Bayern Munich vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**, 15th City of Cagliari Tournament, Cagliari, Italy

13: **Virtus Bologna vs. FC Bayern Munich**, Friendly game, Bologna, Italy

21: **FC Bayern Munich vs. SIG Strasbourg**, Friendly game, Munich, Germany

### SEPTEMBER

4: **Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 82-91 Galatasaray**, Friendly game, Istanbul, Turkiye

8: **Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Dubai Basketball**, Friendly game, Istanbul, Turkiye

13: **Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Esenler Erokspor**, Friendly game, Istanbul, Turkiye

17: **AEK Basketball vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul**, Friendly game, Athens, Greece

19: **Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**, Friendly game, Crete, Greece

### SEPTEMBER

3: **Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 107-71 Balkan Botevgrad**, Friendly game, Sofia, Bulgaria

5: **Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 89-72 Rilski Sportist**, Friendly game

8: **Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. BC Vienna**, Friendly game

9: **Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Falco Szombathely or Balkan Botevgrad**, Friendly game

13: **Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Ness Ziona**, Winner Cup

16: **Kiryat Ata vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv**, Winner Cup

21: **Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Kolossos Rhodes**, Friendly game

### AUGUST

30: **LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 77-69 PAOK**, Friendly game, Olonne, France

### SEPTEMBER

5: **LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 86-73 Elan Chalon**, Ain Star Game, Bourg-en-Bresse, France

7: **LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. JL Bourg or Nanterre**, Ain Star Game, Bourg-en-Bresse, France

### SEPTEMBER

7: **Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Bnei Herzliya,** Friendly game, Hadar Yosef, Israel

12: **Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul,** Friendly game, Dubai

13: **Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. CSKA Moscow,** Friendly game, Dubai

15: **Dubai Basketball vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv,** Friendly game, Dubai

### SEPTEMBER

13: **Olympiacos Piraeus vs. AS Monaco**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

14: **Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Paris Basketball**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

### SEPTEMBER

18: **Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Partizan Belgrade**, Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Melbourne, Australia

21: **Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Adelaide 36ers**, Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Sydney, Australia

### SEPTEMBER

2: **Orleans 73-82 Paris Basketball**, Friendly, Orleans, France

6: **FC Barcelona 91-90 Paris Basketball**, Trofeu Encamp, Encamp, Andorra

8: **MoraBanc Andorra vs. Paris Basketball**, Trofeu Comu d'Encamp, Encamp, Andorra

12: **Paris Basketball vs. Crvena Zvezda**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

14: **Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Paris Basketball**, Tournament Neofytos Chandriotis 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus

20: **Paris Basketball vs. Le Mans**, Supercoupe 2025, Semifinal, Paris, France

21: **Paris Basketball**, Supercoupe 2025, Final, Paris, France

### SEPTEMBER

6: **Napoli Basket 83-101 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade,** Carlo Lovari Trophy, Lucca, Italy

7: **Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs.Virtus Bologna,** Carlo Lovari Trophy, Lucca, Italy

11: **Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. PAOK**, Friendly, Belgrade, Serbia

13: **Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Zenit St Petersburg**, Friendly, Belgrade, Serbia

18: **Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**, Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Melbourne, Australia

21: **Sydney Kings vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**, Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Sydney, Australia

### SEPTEMBER

6: **Real Madrid 90-65 ALBA Berlin**, XIV Torneo Costa del Sol, Torremolinos, Spain

7: **Unicaja Malaga vs. Real Madrid**, XIV Torneo Costa del Sol, Malaga, Spain

13: **Real Madrid vs. Casademont Zaragoza**, Friendly game, Segovia, Spain

19: **Rio Breogan vs. Real Madrid**, X torneo EncestaRias, Pontevedra, Spain

20: **Real Madrid vs. Valencia or Baskonia**, X torneo EncestaRias, Pontevedra, Spain

27: **Real Madrid vs. La Laguna Tenerife**, Supercopa Endesa 2025, Malaga, Spain

28: **Real Madrid vs. Unicaja or Valencia** (if win semifinals), Final Supercopa Endesa 2025, Malaga, Spain

### SEPTEMBER

7: **UCAM Murcia vs. Valencia Basket,** Costa Calida, Yecla, Spain

10: **Casademont Zaragoza vs. Valencia Basket**, Memorial Pepe Lanzuela, Teruel, Spain

19: **Valencia Basket vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**, X torneo EncestaRias, Pontevedra, Spain

20: **Valencia Basket vs. Rio Breogan or Real Madrid**, X torneo EncestaRias, Pontevedra, Spain

27: **Unicaja Malaga vs. Valencia Basket**, Supercopa Endesa 2025, Malaga, Spain

28: **Valencia Basket vs. Real Madrid or Tenerife** (if win semifinals), Final Supercopa Endesa 2025, Malaga, Spain

### SEPTEMBER

3: **Virtus Bologna 87-82 Verona,** Friendly, Asolo, Italy

6: **Virtus Bologna 85-65 Libertas Livorno** Carlo Lovari Trophy, Lucca, Italy

7: **Virtus Bologna vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade,** Carlo Lovari Trophy, Lucca, Italy

13: **Virtus Bologna vs. FC Bayern Munich,** Friendly, Bologna, Italy

21: **Tortona vs. Virtus Bologna,** Friendly, Tortona, Italy

27: **Virtus Bologna vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**, SuperCoppa, Milano, Italy

### SEPTEMBER

2: **Zalgiris Kaunas 75-58 Sabah**, Friendly, Kaunas, Lithuania

6: **Zalgiris Kaunas 87-82 Lietkabelis Panevezys**, Friendly, Kaunas, Lithuania

14: **Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Zalgiris Kaunas**, Gloria Cup, Antalya, Turkiye

17: **London Lions vs. Zalgiris Kaunas**, Friendly, London, United Kingdom

How has your team performed in the lead-up to the 2025-26 EuroLeague season?