Milan, January 28 (LaPresse) – The Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 edition of the EuroLeague Basketball Final Four. The semifinals will take place on Friday, May 23, at 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM local time, while the finals will be held on Sunday, May 25, at 9:00 PM local time.
"Euroleague Basketball, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, and Etihad Arena have signed an agreement to host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the first time in history. The agreement," reads a statement, "brokered by the league's strategic partner IMG, marks a historic expansion of Euroleague Basketball into new global markets."
"I would like to thank the city of Abu Dhabi for placing its trust in Euroleague Basketball," said Dejan Bodiroga, president of Euroleague Basketball. "Bringing the Final Four to Abu Dhabi is an ambitious project and an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the EuroLeague atmosphere to a new and diverse audience. At the same time, this partnership offers our loyal fans a new experience in one of the world’s most modern and tourist-friendly cities. Together, we will deliver another top-tier event that will elevate the EuroLeague to new heights," added the former player for Olimpia Milano and Barcelona.