Closed the 24/25 Euroleague season in May, these weeks the competition is already organized the 25/26 course. First, with the announcement of the expansion to 20 participating teams, the following official news can be the headquarters of the Final Four. A headquarters that Euroleague shareholders must vote next Thursday, June 19.
Where it will not be celebrated will be in Valencia. Despite the good options I had The Roig Arena – still released – a few weeks ago, the medium Basket News He has reported that the Valencian city did not present a candidacy for the high cost associated with the process.
Belgrade great favorite
In 2018 and 2022, the Serbian capital already organized the Final Four. So, blocking dates, four years later the city wants to crown a Euroleague champion at the Stark Arena. And right now, Belgrade is seen as the big favorite to be chosen headquarters.
With the vote being June 19, Belgrade will compete with Athens to be able to house this next European Four Four. And the Serbian city is in better conditions, also seen the incidents and behaviors of the Greek public during these past weeks with the tie between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos.
Future at Abu Dhabi
A sure thing is that this next year the final Four will not return to the United Arab Emirates, as confirmed by the Euroleiga CEO, Donatas Motiejunas. Yes indeed, The Euroleague signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi of 1+2, to host in 2025 and the option of expanding this collaboration for two future final Fours.
If these optional seasons come true, according to Basket News The Arab city could become headquarters every two years. That is to say, Final Four would travel to Abu Dabi in 2027 and then in 2029although for that it happens, the Euroleague and the leaders of the city must gather to decide whether this fruitful agreement.
For now, what is pointed out internally is that this 2025 edition was a success and that the reception of Abu Dhabi was very positive. But for now All attention focuses on 2026 and on June 19where it will be clear if the next European champion will be crowned in Belgrade or Athens.
