Athens has claimed the crown for the EuroLeague Final Four 2026. In a vote held Wednesday morning, EuroLeague shareholders decided that the Greek capital—and specifically the OAKA Arena (recently renamed Telekom Center Athens)—will host the prestigious season-ending showdown from May 22 to 24. Belgrade, the other contender, fell short in the race to stage the event.
After months of negotiations, proposals, and deliberations, the secret ballot—held for the first time in EuroLeague history to ensure unity among stakeholders—favored Athens.
The decision marks the fourth time Greece will welcome the Final Four, following previous editions in Piraeus (1993), Thessaloniki (2000), and Athens itself (2007).
The voting results were clear: eight votes went to Greece, three to Belgrade, while two teams chose to abstain. With the stage now set, Athens prepares to showcase top-tier European basketball on home soil, promising an unforgettable spectacle for fans across the continent.
