The German capital will become the first city to host the decisive games three times since the start of the competition
The EuroLeague Final Four will be held in Kaunas (Lithuania) in 2023 and will return to Berlin in 2024. The Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas will host the next Final Four between May 19 and 21, and the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin will host the next, making the German capital the first city to compete for the major continental title three times since the start of the Euroleague. The Lithuanian pavilion has a capacity of 15,500 spectators and the Mercedes-Benz for 14,500.
“We are delighted to welcome Kaunas to the list of host cities for the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four. In just six months, the best teams in Europe will play for the crown in front of one of the most passionate spectators, because Lithuania is synonymous with basketball,” said EuroLeague President Dejan Bodiroga.
Lithuania is one of the most traditional markets for the Euroleague, with Zalgiris Kaunas a recognized member of the league and 43% of the population interested or very interested in the tournament. “Kaunas is where Lithuanian basketball was born, so it was a matter of honor to make sure the EuroLeague Final Four finally takes place here. Let it be a great and beautiful party created by the best clubs in Europe, the people of Kaunas and an army of thousands of fans from all over Lithuania and Europe,” emphasized the mayor of the Lithuanian city, Visvaldas Matijosaitis.
“The decision to hold the EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas is the highest level of recognition for the entire Zalgiris organization. We have been striving for years to host this prestigious event in our country, so we are even more delighted that our efforts are appreciated,” added Zalgiris Kaunas Director Paulius Motiejunas.
By 2024, after hosting the Final Four in 2009 and 2016 and missing the decisive Euroleague games in 2022 due to the pandemic, Berlin will be the host again, on May 24 and 26. . In Germany, interest in the league has increased by 52% over the past four seasons. “It is a pleasure to bring the Final Four to two of the best and most modern venues in Europe, the Zalgiris and the Mercedes-Benz Arena,” said EuroLeague CEO Marshall Glickman.
Source: La Verdad
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