By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Olympiacos must pay 6,000 euros for derogatory fan behavior during Game 1 of a best-of-five series against AS Monaco in the EuroLeague Playoffs.
The sanction was announced by Euroleague Basketball on Wednesday, after the official review of Tuesday’s contest in the Peace and Friendship Stadium.
Per the press release: “Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in Game 1 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Playoffs.
EuroLeague Playoffs, Game 1
- Olympiacos Piraeus has been sanctioned with a fine of 6,000€ for the offensive chants performed by its fans on occasion of the game Olympiacos Piraeus – AS Monaco, under Article 29.2.f of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.”
Following a win in SEF, the Reds hold a 1-0 lead and are just two wins away from securing a spot in the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens, presented by Etihad. Game 2 is set for Thursday at the same venue. However, the availability of Tyler Dorsey and Tyson Ward remains uncertain due to ankle and back issues sustained during the opener. Meanwhile, Keenan Evans and Nikola Mirotic continue their long-term recoveries from Achilles and calf injuries, respectively, leaving both squads slightly depleted for the second straight clash in Greece.
The series then shifts to the Principality next week at Monaco’s Salle Gaston Medecin. Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, with a potential Game 4 on Thursday. Should the teams remain tied after four meetings, a winner-take-all Game 5 will return to Piraeus on Tuesday, May 12.