"We are grateful to Abu Dhabi for hosting the Final Four," said Dejan Bodiroga, President of the EuroLeague. "This is an ambitious project and an extraordinary opportunity to present the EuroLeague atmosphere to a new audience,

Abu Dhabi will host the final four of the EuroLeague basketball's 2024-25 season in May, the continental competition said on Tuesday.

The biggest European basketball club event will be held in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena. Tickets will go on sale on February 26. Initially, EuroLeague clubs voted for the 2025 Final Four to be held in Belgrade, however, Abu Dhabi improved drastically their offer to the league and things changed.

Abu Dhabi will host the EuroLeague basketball's 2024-25 final four in May, after paying $25 million to secure the rights. The semi-finals and finals will be held at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, marking the city as the second non-European location to host the event.

Abu Dhabi has been making serious moves in the basketball world. Over the past few years, it has hosted NBA pre-season games, USA Basketball showcase events and a slew of international tournaments.

The decision to move the Final Four to Abu Dhabi has obviously been financial, although the press release also says that it responds to the "strategic ambition to expand into new markets, building on its 25-year legacy of success".

Abu Dhabi will host the final four of the EuroLeague basketball's 2024-25 season in May, the continental competition said on Tuesday. Spanish outlet El Pais reported that Abu Dhabi paid $25 million to outbid other contenders and secure the rights to host the culmination of the competition's 25th season.