Zvezda president: 'Belgrade intends to host two EuroLeague Final Fours' / News - Basketnews.com

Belgrade, having previously hosted two EuroLeague Final Four tournaments, aims to secure hosting rights for the 2025 and 2027 editions, as per Zvezda president Nebojsa Covic.

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After hosting the EuroLeague Final Four tournaments in 2018 and 2022, Belgrade might secure the prestigious event once again, with plans possibly extending to both 2025 and 2027.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade president Nebojsa Covic has expressed the city's intentions to pursue hosting rights for these future editions.

"As far as I have heard, there are intentions for Belgrade to host the EuroLeague Final Four in 2025 and 2027," Covic told Sport Klub. "The previous Final Fours cost Belgrade between 2.5 and 3.0 million euros. It has become more expensive since Kaunas [2023] and went to 7.0 million euros. If we give so much money, then we want to have [two Serbian] teams in the EuroLeague."

Belgrade had initially planned to bid for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four as well.

In 2018, the event saw Real Madrid emerge victorious over Fenerbahce, with Luka Doncic shining as the MVP. In 2022, Anadolu Efes, led by Vasilije Micic, successfully defended their title.

This season, Belgrade will host the Basketball Champions League (BCL) Final Four from April 26 to 28. The tournament will feature four clubs: Lenovo Tenerife,Peristeri bwin,UCAM Murcia,andUnicaja Malaga.

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