Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism and Euroleague Basketball will stage the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup at Etihad Arena on 18–19 September 2026, a four-team Final Four featuring Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce Istanbul, Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball. The event, brokered with IMG, is intended to kick off the European club season, extend Euroleague Basketball’s competition portfolio and boost Abu Dhabi’s profile and visitor economy as a host for elite international sports.
Abu Dhabi to Host First-Ever Euroleague Basketball SuperCup events 24.08.2026 Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce Istanbul, Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball to compete in the first edition. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Euroleague Basketball have announced the launch of the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup, a new competition that will officially open the European club basketball season. The first edition will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 18 and 19 September 2026. The launch of the SuperCup represents an exciting addition to Euroleague Basketball’s competition portfolio, creating a premium annual event that showcases elite European club basketball while further expanding the league’s global footprint. Hosting the first edition in Abu Dhabi underscores the emirate’s growing stature as an international sports destination and its commitment to staging world-class events. The first edition will bring together four elite clubs: reigning EuroLeague champion Olympiacos Piraeus, 2025 EuroLeague champion Fenerbahce Istanbul, 2026 finalist Real Madrid, and Dubai Basketball, representing the UAE, for a two-day showcase that will officially open the European club basketball season. The competition will follow a Final Four format, with two games each day. On Friday, 18 September, Olympiacos Piraeus will take on Fenerbahce Istanbul at 18:00 GST while Real Madrid will face Dubai Basketball at 21:00 GST. The tournament will conclude on Saturday,19 September, with the third-place game at 18:00 GST followed by the first ever Euroleague Basketball SuperCup Final at 21:00 GST. H.E. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “The first edition of the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup is another milestone in Abu Dhabi’s long-term partnership with Euroleague Basketball and reflects our shared ambition to grow the game while creating world-class experiences for fans. Bringing four elite clubs to Abu Dhabi to open the new season further strengthens the emirate’s position as a global destination for elite sporting events, while generating lasting value for our visitor economy, local businesses and communities. As we continue to expand our international sporting calendar, events such as the SuperCup play an important role in inspiring the next generation of players and bringing global audiences to Abu Dhabi.” Building on the success of the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, the new SuperCup represents the next chapter in the long-term partnership between Euroleague Basketball and DCT Abu Dhabi. Brokered by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG, the agreement supports the league’s international growth strategy while further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for world-class sporting events. Dejan Bodiroga, President of Euroleague Basketball, said: “The launch of the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup marks an exciting new chapter for European club basketball. We are delighted to partner with DCT Abu Dhabi for the inaugural edition of this competition, which will bring together some of the most successful clubs to celebrate the start of a new season. Abu Dhabi has demonstrated a strong commitment to basketball and to delivering exceptional international sporting events, making it the ideal stage for this new competition.” Chus Bueno, CEO of Euroleague Basketball, said: “The Euroleague Basketball SuperCup reflects our ambition to continue innovating and expanding the reach of European club basketball. Launching this new competition in Abu Dhabi enables us to engage new audiences while providing fans, clubs and partners with a premium event that showcases the very best of our sport. We look forward to establishing the SuperCup as a flagship fixture on the international basketball calendar.” General public tickets, will be available in several different price categories, mid- August. Further details about ticket sales will be released in the coming days. Related news events 06.02.2026 SCHLOSS Roxburghe celebrates record results under 1st year of IMG Management events 11.04.2024 Fanatics Events announces Inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC: A three-day summer festival supersizing sports, culture and collector fandom events 09.04.2024 IMG to support hospitality sales for Fulham FC’s iconic riverside stand events 05.03.2024 Record Number of Sponsors Support the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itaú
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Euroleague Basketball, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Etihad Arena, Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce Istanbul, Real Madrid, Dubai Basketball, IMG, SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Fanatics Events, Fulham FC, Miami Open presented by Itaú
Euroleague Basketball: Euroleague Basketball is the organiser launching the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup, creating a new annual competition to open the European club basketball season and partnering with DCT Abu Dhabi to stage the inaugural event.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is the Abu Dhabi government tourism authority partnering with Euroleague Basketball to host the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup and support Abu Dhabi's position as an international sports destination.
Etihad Arena: Etihad Arena is the Yas Island venue that will host the first edition of the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup on 18 and 19 September 2026.
Olympiacos Piraeus: Olympiacos Piraeus is the reigning EuroLeague champion and one of the four clubs competing in the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup.
Fenerbahce Istanbul: Fenerbahce Istanbul is the 2025 EuroLeague champion and one of the four clubs competing in the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup.
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