Abu Dhabi to host the Final Four twice in the next three seasons

Euroleague management officially announced that the Final Four for 2027 and 2029 will be held in Abu Dhabi. The decision was made amid the continued relocation of Israeli teams abroad, while the Euroleague CEO justified the choice as part of an international growth strategy.

Euroleague management officially announced that the Final Four events for 2027 and 2029 will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Etihad Arena. The decision was made amid the continued relocation of Israeli clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem outside of Israel, prevented from hosting games in their home arenas. Euroleague CEO Josep Bertomeu justified the choice of Abu Dhabi as part of an international growth strategy, while the article highlights the irony in the warm embrace of the United Arab Emirates at the expense of Israeli clubs.