By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
The EuroLeague clubs/ shareholders had one more meeting today, in which the host of the 2025 Final Four was one of the main topics.
There’s no final decision yet; however, according to Eurohoops sources, the majority of the clubs are in favor of a return to Belgrade since Barcelona is out of the picture.
However, Abu Dhabi is still in the picture as a potential host, having the support mainly of IMG, which remains a key stakeholder in the EuroLeague and their joint venture with the competition expires in the summer of 2026.
IMG has made it clear that they prefer Abu Dhabi for a variety of reasons and this seems to be the only thing delaying a final decision.
Having that in mind, the clock is ticking and usually, the EuroLeague announces the hosts of the Final Four if not at the end of the previous season, then around the start of it, so there’s already an important delay.
In previous meetings the 15th of November has been mentioned as a deadline for a final decision.