Abu Dhabi to host the EuroLeague Super Cup on Friday

Olympiacos Piraeus, Dubai Basketball Club, Real Madrid, and Fenerbahçe TAV Istanbul have arrived in the capital, Abu Dhabi, in preparation for the inaugural edition of the European Club Basketball Super Cup, scheduled for September 18 and 19 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

The delegations of the participating teams, including players, coaching staff, and administrative personnel, were welcomed with a warm Emirati reception ahead of the tournament’s kickoff. The event brings together four clubs, led by Olympiacos Piraeus, the reigning EuroLeague champion; Fenerbahçe TAV Istanbul, the 2025 EuroLeague champion; Real Madrid, the 2026 EuroLeague runner-up; and Dubai Basketball Club, representing the UAE.

The tournament’s competition begins today, Friday, with the two semifinal matches. The first match pits the champions of the last two EuroLeague seasons, Olympiacos Piraeus and Fenerbahçe TAV Istanbul, against each other, while Dubai Basketball Club faces Real Madrid in the second semifinal. Two matches will be held daily at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM UAE time.