The newly created EuroLeague Super Cup is officially set to tip off the 2026–27 European club basketball season, according to official league announcements confirmed by Gigantes del Basket. The inaugural four-team competition will run on September 18 and 19, 2026, bringing together continental powerhouses Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, Real Madrid, and tournament host Dubai Basketball at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Tournament Schedule and Matchup Times
According to the official calendar published by EuroLeague officials and reported by Gigantes del Basket, the competition follows a straight Final Four knockout format held on Yas Island. The schedule for Spanish peninsula time is set for Friday, September 18, with the opening semifinal tipping off at 16:00 hours between Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe. The second semifinal follows at 19:00 hours, pitting Real Madrid against Dubai Basketball. Local match times in the United Arab Emirates (GST) are slated for 18:00 and 21:00 hours.
The action continues on Saturday, September 19, at the same venue. The third-place playoff is scheduled for 16:00 hours peninsula time, while the inaugural Super Cup final will decide the first champion at 19:00 hours. The tournament precedes the opening of the 2026–27 EuroLeague regular season, which is scheduled to get underway on September 24.
Participant Field and Format Breakdown
The competition gathers elite contenders from recent continental campaigns. Olympiacos qualified as the reigning EuroLeague champion, Fenerbahçe enters as the 2025 titleholder, and Real Madrid secured its berth as the 2026 finalist, as outlined by Gigantes del Basket. Dubai Basketball rounds out the four-team field as the designated host representing the United Arab Emirates.
The club will be the sole Spanish participant in the new EuroLeague event and is not registered for the traditional Supercopa Endesa. That domestic tournament is scheduled for September 19 and 20 in Badalona, featuring Asisa Joventut, Kosner Baskonia, Valencia Basket, and Barça, according to league documents.
Broadcasting and Venue Details
According to broadcast rights confirmations cited by Gigantes del Basket, Movistar+ holds exclusive television rights for the competition in Spain. The Etihad Arena serves as the stage, returning to the international spotlight after previously hosting the EuroLeague Final Four in 2025.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
The tournament gets underway with the semifinal round at the Etihad Arena on September 18, 2026, ahead of the domestic league calendars and the official start of the EuroLeague regular season on September 24.
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