2026 EuroLeague SuperCup
Basketball tournament in Abu Dhabi
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The 2026 EuroLeague SuperCup, officially known as the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup Abu Dhabi 2026 for sponsorship reasons, will be the inaugural edition of the EuroLeague SuperCup, an annual men's professional basketball tournament organized by EuroLeague. The competition serves as the official opening event of the 2026–27 EuroLeague season.
| Season | 2026–27 EuroLeague |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Arena | Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | 18–19 September 2026 |
The tournament will feature a Final Four format and is scheduled to take place between 18 and 19 September 2026 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
History and organization
The creation of the EuroLeague SuperCup was officially approved during the EuroLeague Basketball Shareholders General Assembly in July 2026. On 24 August 2026, Euroleague Basketball and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) officially announced the details of the inaugural tournament, expanding on their multi-year partnership following the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in the city.[1][2]
Qualified teams
Four teams qualified for the inaugural tournament based on their competitive results and regional status from the previous seasons.[1]
| Team | Method of qualification | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
 Olympiacos | 2025–26 EuroLeague Champion | 1st |
 Real Madrid | 2025–26 EuroLeague Runners-up | 1st |
 Fenerbahçe | 2024–25 EuroLeague Champion | 1st |
 Dubai | Host Team | 1st |
Venue
The tournament will be hosted entirely at the Etihad Arena, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The indoor arena has a seating capacity of 18,000 for basketball events.[3]
| Abu Dhabi |
|---|
| Etihad Arena |
| Capacity: 18,000 |
Bracket
All times are local (Gulf Standard Time / GST, UTC+4). Hours in brackets denote Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).[4]
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| 18 September – 18:00 | ||||||
| Olympiacos | ||||||
| 19 September – 21:00 | ||||||
| Fenerbahçe | ||||||
| 18 September – 21:00 | ||||||
| Dubai | ||||||
| Real Madrid | ||||||
| Third place | ||||||
| 19 September – 18:00 | ||||||
Semifinals
Third-place game
Final
| 19 September 2026 | Winner Semifinal 1 | vs. | Winner Semifinal 2 | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 (GST) | ||||