FINAL FOUR
Final Four Athens 2026
May 22–24, 2026 · Telekom Center
What is the EuroLeague Final Four
The EuroLeague Final Four 2026 is the pinnacle of European basketball, where the four best teams of the season compete for the title of European champion. It is a unique three-day event combining sporting excellence, fierce competition, and world-class entertainment.
The event includes two semi-finals and the grand final, to be held on Friday 22 May and Sunday 24 May 2026. The participating teams qualify following the conclusion of the EuroLeague playoffs, ensuring that only the season's very best compete at the Final Four.
The Final Four is more than just games. It is an international basketball festival that attracts fans from around the world, millions of television viewers, and significant media coverage. Alongside the matches, events, fan zones, and public activities are organised, while the Next Gen EuroLeague games shine a spotlight on the new generation of European basketball talent.
In 2026, the event is hosted in Athens, a city with a deep basketball tradition, offering the perfect backdrop for a blend of history, culture, and modern sporting spectacle.
History
This year Athens returns to the heart of European basketball after hosting the 2007 edition.
Winners by year
Most titles all-time
1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1995, 2015, 2018, 2023
1961, 1963, 1969, 1971, 2006, 2008, 2016, 2019
1996, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2024
1977, 1981, 2004, 2005, 2014
1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976
1997, 2012, 2013
1966, 1987, 1988
1989, 1990, 1991
1958, 1959, 1960
2017, 2025
2021, 2022
2003, 2010
Greek teams' victories
Panathinaikos – Barcelona
Paris · 67-66
Olympiacos – Barcelona
Rome · 73-58
Panathinaikos – Maccabi
Thessaloniki · 73-67
Panathinaikos – Kinder
Bologna · 89-83
Panathinaikos – CSKA
Athens · 93-91
Panathinaikos – CSKA
Berlin · 73-71
Panathinaikos – Maccabi
Barcelona · 78-70
Olympiacos – CSKA
Istanbul · 62-61
Olympiacos – Real Madrid
London · 100-83
Panathinaikos – Real Madrid
Berlin · 95-80
Next Gen
The EuroLeague Final Four 2026 brings to Athens the most talented young players in Europe through the Next Gen 2026 tournament, a unique opportunity for all basketball fans to see the future of the top clubs up close!
Players under 18
Bringing together the most talented young players from the top European clubs.
Platform for emerging talent
A unique opportunity to showcase emerging talent who may become tomorrow's stars.
Spectacular basketball
Fast, spectacular and dynamic basketball at a high level of competition.
Why should you watch?
To see the future EuroLeague champions in action.
To experience a one-of-a-kind basketball experience combining intensity, talent and spectacle.
To support the development of young players and the promotion of European basketball.
SUNEL Arena
Venue
The games will take place at SUNEL Arena, providing everything you need to enjoy the ultimate Next Gen EuroLeague experience.