When does the Euroleague start? Fixtures, news and everything you need to know for Day 1.

A new Euroleague season is about to begin, but this season is not just any season. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first modern Euroleague game.

The Euroleague has gathered in a video its great stars that have made this competition great. The Euroleague plans for this season 24/25 different initiatives to celebrate this anniversary, from forming the historical team of these 25 years chosen by the fans, to the teams playing with historical jerseys of a significant moment in its history.

When does the Euroleague start?

After 128 days since the final of the last edition of the Euroleague between Real Madrid and Panathinaikos, the best European basketball is back. This Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4, will be played the first day with several interesting games.

The best European teams return with a final goal, to be in the Final Four of 2025, which is not decided where it will be played but possible venues such as Belgrade or Abu Dhabi are being considered.

What are the games this week?

These are the matches to be played on Thursday, October 3

  • Alba Berlin 🆚 Panathinaikos 18:45
  • AS Monaco 🆚 Olympia Milano 19:00
  • Zalgiris 🆚 Barça 19:00
  • Baskonia 🆚 Partizan 20:30
  • Bayern 🆚 Real Madrid 20:45
  • Maccabi 🆚 Asvel 21:00

These are the matches to be played on Friday, October 4:

  • Fenerbahçe 🆚 Olympiacos 19:30
  • Paris Basketball 🆚 Crvena Zvezda 21:00
  • Virtus Bologna 🆚 Anadolu Efes 21:00

 

Who are the new additions to the teams?

Some of the names of this season in Euroleague are:

  • Marjanovic, the Serbian giant arrives at Fenerbahçe to reinforce its inside game.
  • Poirier comes to Anadolu Efes from Real Madrid where he had a spectacular season.
  • Lorenzo Brown, lands in Panathinaikos ready to lead the Greek team to revalidate the title.
  • Pablo Laso returns to Baskonia, this time as coach, to create a winning project.
  • Ibaka and Garuba return to Real Madrid to reinforce the inside game.
  • Kevin Punter, who arrives from Partizan to Barça to try to lead the Blaugrana team to victory.

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