Abu Dhabi Prepares to Host Inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup Featuring Elite Basketball Teams

The inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup arrives in Abu Dhabi this week, bringing together four of the competition's top teams for a high-stakes preseason tournament ahead of the upcoming league season.

EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus head to the tournament alongside 2025 winners Fenerbahce, with the two sides set to clash in Friday's opening match. Meanwhile, local representation sees Dubai Basketball prepare to take on 11-time EuroLeague champions Real Madrid in the other semi-final encounter.

What is the EuroLeague SuperCup?
The EuroLeague SuperCup is a newly established annual preseason men's professional basketball tournament designed to serve as the official curtain-raiser for the new EuroLeague season.

When and Where?
The landmark tournament takes place from September 18-19, 2026. All the action, including Friday's semi-finals as well as Saturday's third-place play-off and championship match, will be hosted at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Tournament Format
The competition follows a traditional Final Four knockout structure, comprising two single-elimination semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the grand final.

Participating Teams
The tournament features four elite squads: Olympiacos Piraeus, Real Madrid, Fenerbahce, and Dubai Basketball.

Schedule
Friday:
Olympiacos Piraeus v Fenerbahce at 6 pm
Dubai Basketball v Real Madrid at 9 pm

Saturday:
Third-place play-off at 6 pm
Final at 9 pm

Ticket Information
Single-day tickets for Friday range from Dh66 to Dh1,326 for courtside seats, while Saturday single-day tickets are priced between Dh246 and Dh2,463 courtside. Additionally, two-day packages are available ranging from Dh172 up to Dh3,445 for courtside viewing. Doors open at 4 pm on each matchday, and tickets can be secured directly through the Etihad Arena website.