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EuroLeague SuperCup

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EuroLeague SuperCup
SportBasketball
Founded2026
Organising bodyEuroleague Basketball
No. of teams4
ContinentEurope
Most recent
champion
Spanish Basketball Federation Real Madrid (1st title)
Most titlesSpanish Basketball Federation Real Madrid (1 title)
Websiteeuroleaguebasketball.net

The EuroLeague SuperCup or Euroleague Basketball SuperCup is an annual men's professional basketball tournament that serves as the official opening event of the EuroLeague basketball season.

The creation of the tournament was officially approved during the EuroLeague Basketball Shareholders General Assembly in July 2026.[1] The inaugural edition of the competition is to took place from September 18 to September 19, 2026, exactly one week before the start of the EuroLeague regular season.[2]

History

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As part of EuroLeague Basketball's strategic expansion and financial growth into new markets outside of Europe, the league's executive board proposed the creation of a pre-season tournament. Following final approval by the club-shareholders, the SuperCup became the third active official tournament managed by the EuroLeague Basketball company, alongside the EuroLeague and the EuroCup.[3]

Format

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The EuroLeague SuperCup utilizes a Final Four knockout format. The tournament features four invited top-tier clubs competing in two single-elimination semifinal matches, a third-place playoff, and the championship final to crown the winner.

EuroLeague SuperCup by season

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EuroLeague SuperCup
Year Host City Champion Score Runner-up Third place Fourth place
2026 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Spanish Basketball Federation Real Madrid 93–89 Hellenic Basketball Federation Olympiacos Turkish Basketball Federation Fenerbahçe United Arab Emirates Basketball Association Dubai

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "EuroLeague confirms new competition, makes a crucial change to luxury tax rules". basketnews.com. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "ECA General Assembly sets the stage for the 2026-27 season". EuroLeague. 7 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "EuroLeague removes planned salary rule, launches new SuperCup". Eurohoops. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
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