EuroLeague Final Four 2027 will be played from 28 to 30 May 2027 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The semi-finals are on Friday 28 May and the Championship Game on Sunday 30 May. There is no third-place game, so the weekend has three games. Tickets will be sold through official EuroLeague channels; sale dates have not been announced yet.
The host of the EuroLeague Final Four 2027 is now confirmed: the event will be played from 28 to 30 May 2027 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. At the end of October 2026, Euroleague Basketball and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that the Final Four will return to the capital of the United Arab Emirates in 2027 and 2029. This guide brings together the dates, game schedule, ticket status and a practical travel plan, based on verified information.
Final Four 2027 will be played at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The arena is on Yas Island, the city's entertainment and events district. In 2025 Abu Dhabi became the first city outside Europe to host the Final Four; 2027 will be its second time. The 2029 Final Four will also be held in Abu Dhabi.
When this article was first published, the host city had not been announced and we advised readers to wait for the official announcement before making firm bookings. Now that the city and arena are official, flights, accommodation and a day-by-day plan can be built around Abu Dhabi.
The semi-finals are on Friday 28 May 2027 and the Championship Game on Sunday 30 May 2027. As in Athens in 2026, there is no third-place game, so the Final Four weekend has three games in total. With no game on Saturday, that day is free for rest, sightseeing and fan events.
Tip-off times have not been announced yet. Abu Dhabi is on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4), which affects both flight times and getting back after the games. Once the official schedule is out, check the gate opening times and arena rules as well.
The four Final Four teams are not known yet. Twenty clubs are competing in a 38-round regular season that ends on 16 April 2027. The top six teams go straight to the playoffs, while the teams finishing seventh to tenth play the Play-In Showdown on 20 and 23 April for the last two playoff spots.
The best-of-five playoff series run from 27 April to 12 May, and the four series winners go to Abu Dhabi. Defending champion Olympiacos, who beat Real Madrid 92-85 in last May's final in Athens, is trying to keep the title. Because your team's place is only settled in mid-May, flexible conditions matter for early bookings.
Tickets will be sold through official EuroLeague channels, with sale dates to be announced closer to the event. EuroLeague notes that demand is always high and advises fans to use only the official ticketing page and authorised sellers.
Ignore ticket and package listings on social media or resale sites before the official sale opens. When sales start, do not pay until you have seen in writing how many games are included, the seat category, the delivery method and the refund rules. Some packages cover all three games, others a single day; check exactly which games are included before you buy.
Most fans will fly to Abu Dhabi; plan to arrive no later than the day before the semi-finals, that is 27 May. Compare direct and connecting flights by price, total travel time and baggage allowance. Demand rises around the Final Four weekend, so fares with refund or change options are safer.
Abu Dhabi's main airport is Zayed International Airport, and Yas Island is close to the airport. This makes it easier to combine games and flights; even so, flying home the morning after the final rather than on the night of the final reduces the risk from delays. You can follow current flight offers on the Orjinaltur flight deals page.
For a game-focused trip, 4 nights and 5 days works well: arrive on Thursday 27 May, semi-finals on Friday 28 May, rest and sightseeing on Saturday 29 May, Championship Game on Sunday 30 May, fly home on Monday 31 May. Arriving on the afternoon of a game day increases the risk of missing the first game if your flight is delayed.
If you also want to see Abu Dhabi, add a night. With no game on Saturday, it is easy to spend time on the Corniche and in the city centre. Late May in Abu Dhabi is very hot; move outdoor sightseeing to the morning and evening, and carry water and sun protection.
On Final Four days the area around the arena gets busy long before tip-off. Check your gate, the security procedure and the block on your ticket in advance. Large bags, power banks or items banned by the arena can cost you time at the entrance. If you use a digital ticket, make sure your phone is charged and has a data connection.
The two semi-finals are played back to back on the same day, so staying on Yas Island between games is easier than travelling to the city centre and back. If you stay in the centre, allow extra time to find a taxi or ride-hailing car after the game because of the crowds. Locations and times of fan events and fan zones will be announced closer to the event.
Yas Island is known as Abu Dhabi's leisure district. Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 race, are on the island and make a good plan for the game-free Saturday. The island also has a shopping mall, a marina and restaurants.
If you head into the city, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Corniche waterfront are among the most visited places. Check the dress code before visiting the mosque. Because of the heat, outdoor sightseeing is more enjoyable early in the morning or close to sunset.
There are two main options for a Final Four hotel: Yas Island hotels close to the arena, or the city centre and the Corniche area. Yas Island gets you to the arena quickly on game days and is also close to the airport. The city centre is livelier for restaurants, the beach and sightseeing, but you will need extra time to reach the arena on game days.
At big sports events, hotels near the arena fill up quickly and prices can change. Options with free cancellation or date changes reduce the financial risk if your team does not make it to the Final Four. Add transfers, local transport and the trip back after the games to the cost of accommodation.
Abu Dhabi is in the United Arab Emirates, so before you travel check the UAE entry and visa requirements on official sources. Requirements can differ by nationality, passport type and any visas you already hold. A game ticket is not a visa or entry permit.
Check your passport validity and, if needed, visa processing times before buying tickets or non-refundable hotels. Travel health insurance is also worth adding to your budget. The decision on entry always rests with the competent authorities of the destination country.
A Final Four budget is easy to think of in five parts: flights, accommodation, game tickets, local transport and spending, and travel insurance. An exact total cannot be calculated until official ticket prices are announced. You can still set a per-person upper limit and decide in advance which ticket category you will aim for in the official sale.
When travelling with friends, splitting tasks helps: one person follows the official ticket announcements, another tracks flight and hotel changes. Keeping purchase emails and booking numbers in one shared place makes it easier to deal with phone or connection problems at the entrance on game day.
The best preparation today is to save 28-30 May in your calendar, start watching flight prices to Abu Dhabi and compare cancellable accommodation. Follow EuroLeague's official ticketing page so you can act quickly when sale dates are announced. Be careful with unverified ticket and package sales.
A short checklist helps: passport validity, UAE entry requirements, a cancellable hotel booking, a flight with change options, travel health insurance and the official ticket sale announcement. Whether your team qualifies is settled when the playoffs end on 12 May; delaying non-refundable payments until then limits your loss if they are knocked out. Having your account ready and checking your payment details before the ticket sale opens also saves time.
If you would like help planning flights and accommodation for the Final Four, you can reach us through the Orjinaltur contact page.
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EuroLeague Final Four 2027 will be played at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The host was announced at the end of October 2026 by Euroleague Basketball and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
Final Four 2027 will be played from 28 to 30 May 2027. The semi-finals are on Friday 28 May and the Championship Game on Sunday 30 May. As in Athens in 2026, there is no third-place game.
EuroLeague says tickets will be sold through official EuroLeague channels, with sale dates announced closer to the event. Do not buy from social media listings or unauthorised sellers before the official sale opens.
Most fans will fly into Abu Dhabi. Compare direct and connecting options and plan to arrive at least one day before the semi-finals. Check the entry and visa requirements of the United Arab Emirates on official sources before booking.
If you only want to watch the games, 4 nights from 27 to 31 May works well. If you also want to see the city, add one night for a more relaxed 5-night trip.
