Abu Dhabi will make history in European club basketball when it hosts the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on September 18 and 19.
The two-day tournament will feature four elite clubs:
reigning EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus, 2025 champions Fenerbahce
Tarfin Istanbul, 2026 finalists Real Madrid and UAE representatives Dubai
Basketball.
Following a Final Four format, the opening games will take
place on Friday, September 18, with Olympiacos facing Fenerbahce and Dubai
Basketball meeting Real Madrid.
The tournament will conclude the following evening with the
third-place match and the first SuperCup final.
Tickets are available for the full four-game package or
individual days, allowing basketball fans to combine the matches with a weekend
exploring Abu Dhabi.
Yas Island offers a range of attractions, including Ferrari
World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld and Yas Marina
Circuit, giving visitors plenty to experience before the evening games.
Food and entertainment options are also available at Yas Bay
Waterfront, while Saadiyat Island provides a cultural escape with attractions
including Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum
Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum.
Visitors can also explore major landmarks such as Sheikh
Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan.
Accommodation close to Etihad Arena includes W Abu Dhabi –
Yas Island and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, while Al Raha Beach and Saadiyat
Island offer additional options within easy reach.
With sport, entertainment, culture, beaches and dining all
nearby, the SuperCup weekend offers visitors an opportunity to experience Abu
Dhabi beyond the basketball court. -TradeArabia News Service