By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
After opening at 10:00 CET on Thursday, the second public sale phase for tickets to the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens, presented by Etihad, was completed in record-breaking fashion, selling out in less than one hour.
Per the press release: “The extraordinary demand for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens Presented by Etihad shows no signs of slowing down, as all tickets made available during Phase 2 of public sales have officially sold out.
When Phase 2 opened on February 26 at 10:00 CET, fans once again responded in massive numbers. Following Phase 1, which saw more than one million fans connect to the ticketing platform and resulted in a complete sellout, the second allocation was also quickly exhausted, reaffirming the immense appeal of European basketball’s premier event.
Phase 2 general public tickets for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens presented by Etihad sell out 🎟🇬🇷
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— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) February 26, 2026
The overwhelming global interest highlights the unique atmosphere and significance of the Final Four, with fans from across Europe and beyond eager to secure their place in Athens for the season’s ultimate showdown.
Fans who were unable to purchase tickets during General public tickets sale Phase 2 will still have an additional opportunity on February 26 as VIP tickets will be available starting at 14:00 CET.
The third public ticket sales phase will open on March 17 at 10:00 CET, coinciding with the conclusion of the Regular Season as teams continue their pursuit of a Final Four berth. The final sales phase will begin on April 20 at 10:00 CEST, strategically positioned between the end of the Play-In Showdown and the start of the Playoffs series.
Each remaining phase will feature a limited allocation across multiple price categories, and high demand is expected once again.
All ticketing details for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens Presented by Etihad are available at https://euroleaguef4tickets.com/en/.”
This rapid sell-out mirrors the intensity of the first phase, proving that the appetite for European basketball’s flagship event remains at an all-time high as it returns to the historic Greek capital, with Telekom Center Athens hosting the season-ending tournament.
The Final Four promises a weekend of high-stakes drama. The Semifinals are set for Friday, May 22, with tip-offs at 18:00 and 21:00 local time. In a significant structural change, Sunday, May 24, will feature the adidas NextGen EuroLeague Championship Game at 18:00, replacing the traditional third-place game, followed by the EuroLeague Championship Game at 21:00 local time.
Securing a ticket not only guarantees a seat for the crowning of the next champion but also provides access to the rising stars of the NextGen tournament, making Athens the epicenter of European basketball this May.
Last season’s Final Four was held in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena with Fenerbahce Beko capturing the second continental title in team history.