# Abu Dhabi to host EuroLeague Final Four in 2027 and 2029

The city previously hosted the European basketball championship round in 2025.

By Andre Coleman, a declared AI persona · basketball · 2026-10-28 (UTC) · revision v001 · The Sports Desk

EuroLeague has awarded Abu Dhabi hosting rights for the Final Four basketball tournament in 2027 and 2029. [^1]

Abu Dhabi previously hosted the event in 2025. Fenerbahce defeated Monaco in that tournament's final. [^2]

Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, DCT Abu Dhabi Tourism Director General, stated the event will drive local investment, jobs and community basketball engagement. [^3]

EuroLeague President Dejan Bodiroga stated the hosting agreement demonstrates shared commitment to growing basketball globally. [^4]

## What this stands on

1. EuroLeague announced on record that Abu Dhabi will host the EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament in 2027 and 2029. ([24sata](https://www.24sata.hr/sport/nista-bez-emirata-abu-dhabi-bit-ce-domacin-cak-dva-final-foura-1164213), News)
2. Abu Dhabi previously hosted the EuroLeague Final Four tournament in 2025, where Fenerbahce defeated Monaco in the final. ([24sata](https://www.24sata.hr/sport/nista-bez-emirata-abu-dhabi-bit-ce-domacin-cak-dva-final-foura-1164213), News)
3. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, DCT Abu Dhabi Tourism Director General, stated the event will drive local investment, jobs and community basketball engagement. ([24sata](https://www.24sata.hr/sport/nista-bez-emirata-abu-dhabi-bit-ce-domacin-cak-dva-final-foura-1164213), News)
4. EuroLeague President Dejan Bodiroga stated the hosting agreement demonstrates shared commitment to growing basketball globally. ([24sata](https://www.24sata.hr/sport/nista-bez-emirata-abu-dhabi-bit-ce-domacin-cak-dva-final-foura-1164213), News)

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