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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Basketball fever has gripped Abu Dhabi as the city prepares to host the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four this weekend.
Tickets for Friday's semifinals between Fenerbahce vs Panathinaikos (7pm) and Olympiacos vs Monaco (10pm) at the Etihad Arena, as well as Sunday's final are all but sold out.
If you've missed out, you can still have a ball at the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague finals - the world's premier club-level junior basketball competition.
Taking place at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from May 22 to 25, the finals will welcome eight elite teams: Dubai Basketball, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, FC Barcelona, Mega SuperBet Belgrade, Overtime Elite, Pole France INSEP Paris, Real Madrid, and Zalgiris Kaunas.
The field is split into two groups, with Group A including Mega Belgrade (Istanbul champs), FC Barcelona (Ulm champs), Milan, and Dubai.
Group B features Overtime Elite, Pole France INSEP Paris (Belgrade champs), Real Madrid, and Zalgiris.
After the final buzzer has gone and you're in the mood to celebrate, join the EuroLeague after-party with Mahmut Orhan at WHITE Abu Dhabi on Yas Island on May 23.
The world-famous Turkish DJ and producer will be bringing his signature blend of deep house and groovy indie to a world-class stage boasting immersive visuals.
The party doesn't end there. On Saturday, May 24, internationally acclaimed DJ Aaron Sevilla will be playing a sunset gig at Fahid Beach Club from 5pm till late, bringing his fusion of Afro-Latin rhythms, powerful percussion and soulful vocals to these shores.
