The 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four will take place in one of the hottest basketball territories in the world, Kaunas, Lithuania, and the 2024 edition of the EuroLeague’s flagship event will return to Berlin.
The magnificent Zalgirio Arena will host the continent’s top four teams, who will face off in the semi-finals on Friday 19 May. The third-place and championship matches will take place on Sunday, May 21.
The 2023 edition will mark the first Final Four of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague played on Lithuanian soil. Kaunas has been a long-time contender to host the Final Four and now dedicated Lithuanian EuroLeague fans will finally have the opportunity to enjoy pan-European basketball’s most prestigious home event.
Tickets for the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas, Lithuania will be available to the public on January 17 on www.f4tickets.com. There will be seven different price categories for the general public tickets, all of which offer seating for four matches (semi-final double match on May 19, third place match and championship double match on May 21), ranging from €56.25/match (€225 total) to €128.75/match (€515 total), plus service charges. Season ticket holders of EuroLeague clubs participating in the presale program, EuroLeagueTV subscribers and former Final Four ticket purchasers will be able to purchase tickets ahead of the public sale, from January 16-17, using a special code.
After purchasing tickets, customers who will not be able to attend the match will be able to sell their tickets via the official fan-to-fan sales platform, also accessible on www.f4tickets.com. Tickets purchased through unauthorized sales channels will not allow attendance at the event.
VIP hospitality tickets will also be available from January 17. Interested supporters and companies can consult all the exclusive advantages on www.f4tickets.com. For any further information, please contact [email protected].
“We are delighted to welcome Kaunas to the list of cities that will host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four. In just six months, the best teams in Europe will be playing for the crown in front of one of the most passionate audiences, Lithuania being synonymous with basketball”said Dejan Bodiroga, president of Euroleague Basketball. “I would like to thank Kaunas City and Zalgiris Kaunas for their commitment and interest in hosting the Final Four. Together, we will undoubtedly provide one more unforgettable memory to all our fans. »
Lithuania is one of the most loyal markets for Euroleague Basketball. Zalgiris Kaunas is a licensed member of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and 43% of the population is considered interested or very interested in Euroleague Basketball*.
“Kaunas is where Lithuanian basketball was born, so it was a matter of honor to make sure the EuroLeague Final Four finally took place here. May it be a big and beautiful party created by the best clubs in Europe, the citizens of Kaunas and an army of thousands of fans from all over Lithuania and Europe”declared by the mayor of Kaunas, Visvaldas Matijosaitis. “Sport has always gone hand in hand with culture in Kaunas. In 2022 we were the European Capital of Culture, and next year we will happily host the EuroLeague final battles. »
Fans attending the Final Four will enjoy one of the most modern venues in Europe, the Zalgirio Arena. With a capacity of over 15,000 spectators for basketball, the Zalgiris Kaunas arena was opened in 2011 and is the largest indoor arena in the Baltic region.
“The decision to host the EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas is the highest level of appreciation for the entire organization of Zalgiris. We have been striving for years to host this prestigious event in our country, so we are even more pleased that our efforts have been rewarded. We are grateful to the Municipality of Kaunas, who supported our ambition and enthusiastically agreed to contribute to the success of this competition. There is a lot of work to do, a lot of communication with the EuroLeague, but we are ready. We will do our best to make this Final Four the best celebration in the history of the league.declared Paulius Motiejunas, directeur du Zalgiris Kaunas.
In 2024, the Final Four will return to the German capital of Berlin, which will become the first city to host three Final Fours since the inception of Euroleague Basketball. The move comes after the postponement of the 2022 Final Four, due to COVID-19 restrictions, which brought the season-ending event to Belgrade. The 2024 Final Four will feature the semi-finals on Friday, May 24, with the third-place and championship matches two days later.
“It is a pleasure to bring the Final Four to two of the best and most modern venues in Europe, the Zalgirio and the Mercedes-Benz Arenas”said Marshall Glickman, CEO of Euroleague Basketball. “It was very important for us to combine a traditional basketball market like Lithuania, with Berlin, a key strategic market for the growth of Euroleague Basketball. »
The Mercedes-Benz Arena, with a capacity of 14,500 seats for basketball, will once again host the most passionate basketball fans in the world after the successful experiences in 2009 et 2016. The move reflects Euroleague Basketball’s commitment to growing its footprint in Germany, a market where interest in Euroleague Basketball has grown 52% over the past four seasons.*
Iris Spranger, Senator for Interior, Digital Transformation and Sport from Berlin, said: “Berlin is honored to host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in 2024. Hosting this exceptional basketball event for the third time, after 2009 and 2016 in Berlin, demonstrates the international appeal of this sporting metropolis. We look forward to seeing Europe’s top basketball teams take part in Berlin and celebrating this unique event with national and international guests. »
“As they say, good things come to those who know how to wait. So, after missing the event earlier this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are even more excited that the Turkish Airlines Final Four will finally return to Berlin for a third time in 2024. owe to the long-standing relationship between AEG and Euroleague. The previous two Final Four have left their mark as two of the most memorable events the Mercedes-Benz Arena has ever hosted, and we are confident that the 2024 tournament will add to that legacy.”said Ole Hertel, vice president and general manager of the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
* Nielsen data.
