For the third year in a row, FC Barcelona will compete at the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four! After finishing the regular season as the No. 2 seed with a 23-11 record, Barca swept Zalgiris Kaunas 3-0 in the playoffs and will soon head back to Kaunas, Lithuania, to take part in European basketball's showpiece event.

Barca has made it to the Final Four in all three years that head coach Saras Jasikevicius has been in charge, while this will be the club's ninth Final Four appearance since the playoff format was reintroduced in the EuroLeague for the 2004-05 campaign. In this year's semifinals, it will take on the winner of the series between Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and archrival Real Madrid. Partizan leads that series 2-1 and will host Game 4. Seeking its first EuroLeague title since 2010, will this be the year that Barca fans are able to become kings of the continent once again?

### Journey to the Final Four

During the 34-round regular season, Barca remained towards the top of the standings throughout – and it improved as time went on. In fact, since its overtime loss at Real in Round 21, Barca has gone 13-3. Shrinking that down further, Coach Jasikevicius's side is 8-1 over its last nine games and it managed to avoid any scares in the playoffs, having had to go to a Game 5 in its playoff series with Zenit St. Petersburg in 2021 and FC Bayern Munich in 2022.

Barca blew Zalgiris out of the water in Game 1, establishing a 17-point lead at halftime before [going on to win 91-69](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2022-23/fc-barcelona-zalgiris-kaunas/E2022/310/). Sertac Sanli was particularly impressive in that fixture, scoring a game-high 17 points off the bench, while reigning EuroLeague MVP Nikola Mirotic had 15 points. Zalgiris head coach Kazys Maksvytis called for a reaction in Game 2, and he got it, but Jan Vesely with 26 points and Mirotic with 22 joined forces to keep Barca on the right track, [89-81](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2022-23/fc-barcelona-zalgiris-kaunas/E2022/314/). The series moved to Lithuania for Game 3, but the Blaugrana kept their foot on the gas and came away with a [66-77](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-playoffs-live-blog-game-report-game3-zalgiris-barcelona-tae2223/) victory, thanks to 14 points apiece from Tomas Satoransky and Vesely. With that Game 3 victory at Zalgirio Arena, the venue for this year's Final Four, Barca had an early opportunity to test out the rims ahead of the semifinals and potentially the championship game.

FC Barcelona vs Zalgiris Kaunas - Playoffs Game 1 - Highlights

### Final Four experience

Barca enters the 2023 Final Four with many players who have made it to this point before. In the case of [Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), [Cory Higgins](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cory-higgins/006450/), [Alex Abrines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alex-abrines/003478/) and [Kyle Kuri](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kyle-kuric/005789/)c, they have all been on the same journey as Coach Jasikevicius by making three straight Final Fours with Barca. Others, like [Nicolas Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/), [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) and [Sanli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sertac-sanli/002968/), were also part of the team that made it to last year's Final Four. Last summer, the Blaugrana signed a couple of former EuroLeague champions in [Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) and [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/), who won the title with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in 2017 and appeared in five straight Final Fours between 2015 and 2019.

However, one player who will get to taste the Final Four for the first time is guard [Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/), who returned to the club last summer after a six-year spell in the NBA. Otherwise, the only players on the roster without Final Four experience are those towards the end of the bench, such as [Oscar da Silva](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/oscar-da-silva/011244/) and [Oriol Pauli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/-oriol-pauli/003204/). Youngsters [James Nnaji](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/james-nnaji/010641/) and [Sergi Martinez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergi-martinez/006768/) were both on the team last season, but neither player featured in the Final Four.

### Final Four history

Barca can now prepare for its ninth Final Four appearance since 2003-04 and its 17th since the Final Four format was adopted in 1988. In that time, Barca has won two EuroLeague titles – in [2003](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2002-03/fc-barcelona-benetton-treviso/E2002/220/) and [2010](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2009-10/regal-fc-barcelona-olympiacos-piraeus/E2009/188/) – and it has finished as runner-up on five occasions.

On its last two trips under Coach Jasikevicius, the Blaugrana was the runner-up in [2021](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2020-21/fc-barcelona-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2020/328/), losing to Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the championship game, and the winner of the [third-place game](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2021-22/fc-barcelona-olympiacos-piraeus/E2021/329/) last season, having lost against Real in the semifinals before defeating Olympiacos Piraeus.

Barcelona sweeps into Final Four!

Svyturys's rich history and great popularity make it a natural fit to be the Official Beer of the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas, Lithuania. Drinking Svyturys and watching sports go hand in hand in Lithuania, and now visitors at this season's Final Four will be fortunate enough to have that opportunity.

As part of Svyturys's sponsorship agreement with Euroleague Basketball, it will supply products to the VIP hospitality areas and media section at the Final Four. Svyturys will also open a beer garden at the Final Four Fan Zone, where it will host watch parties in the giant screen for the Final Four games, too.

"Lithuania's leading brewery supporting the leaders of the basketball world only makes sense," Rolandas Virsilas, the General Director of Svyturys-Utenos alus said. "This ignites more passion and inspiration in our work. When our values and goals are so inseparably connected, it brings us much more joy."

Founded in 1784, Svyturys is the leading brewery in the country and exports more than a dozen types of beers to more than 20 countries all over Europe and as far away as Australia and the United States. For years, Svyturys has fostered the growth of sports in general and basketball in particular in Lithuania, and now it can add being an Official EuroLeague Final Four Partner to its list of contributions to the game that Lithuanians love most.

"Every sports fan who visits Lithuania sees the Svyturys brand and we know that it is a growing company that shares our values," Roser Queralto, Chief Business Officer of Euroleague Basketball, said. "We are delighted to onboard Svyturys into our family of partners and look forward to seeing fans from around the world partaking in their rich beers at Zalgirio Arena and around Kaunas during the games that lead up to the crowning of a new EuroLeague champion."

Svyturys becomes the Official Beer of the 2023 Final Four

The roar of the crowd, the rumble of the seats, the flashes of the cameras, the anticipation of the moment…  All of that contributes to the fan experience at a great sporting event. And for more than a decade, Zalgirio Arena, located on Nemunas Island in the heart of Kaunas, has delivered those experiences as well as any other basketball venue in the world. 

Meet the Final Four co-star: Zalgirio Arena

The roar of the crowd, the rumble of the seats, the flashes of the cameras, the anticipation of the moment…  All of that contributes to the fan experience at a great sporting event. And for more than a decade, Zalgirio Arena, located on Nemunas Island in the heart of Kaunas, has delivered those experiences as well as any other basketball venue in the world. 

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four is headed to Zalgirio Arena in May knowing that the combination of the pinnacle of the European basketball calendar, the magic of the arena itself and Lithuania's passion for the sport will create an atmosphere that is second to none. 

The largest multifunctional arena in the Baltic region, Zalgirio Arena can and has hosted a wide array of events, from handball to volleyball, fitness and ice skating competition, theatrical events, expos and other private functions. However, it is most used for basketball games and concerts. 

Zalgiris Kaunas regularly sells out its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games at the basketball seating capacity of 15,415, though the arena can fit in another 5,000 spectators for concerts. The Zalgirio Arena record for attendance is 20,517 for a concert by Lithuanian pop band SEL in 2015. The arena also has smaller halls, which can accommodate more intimate shows for as few as 400 people. 

Opened in 2011, the management has sought to keep it state-of-the-art in every way by continually maintaining and upgrading all the accoutrements, from lighting and acoustics and LED screens to the bars, bathrooms and lounges.  

Among the chart-topping artists to perform at Zalgirio Arena over the years are Dua Lipa, Robbie Williams, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, Kylie Minogue, Enrique Iglesias, Andrea Bocelli, Lenny Kravitz, Eric Clapton, Rammstein, OneRepublic, Muse, Elton John, Katie Melua, Sting, Bryan Adams, James Blunt and Mariah Carey. The major sporting events to take place at the arena include EuroBasket 2011 and the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup.  

And soon enough, the devotion of the fans at the EuroLeague Final Four will leave its mark on the home of Lithuanian basketball.

Euroleague Basketball is excited to welcome OlyBet to its family of partners by having the sports entertainment brand become part of Europe's marquee basketball event, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four.

 OlyBet becomes Euroleague Basketball partner for the Final Four 

Euroleague Basketball is excited to welcome OlyBet to its family of partners by having the sports entertainment brand become part of Europe's marquee basketball event, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four.

As an official sponsor for the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, OlyBet will have an extensive digital presence with specific branded content as well as visibility in the arena and at the official Fan Zone of the event.

The magnificent Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, will host the four best teams on the continent in the semifinals on Friday, May 19, as well as in the third-place and championship games on Sunday, May 21.

"We are delighted to welcome OlyBet to the family of Euroleague Basketball partners," Jose Luis Rosa-Medina, Senior Director, Corporate Partnership and Licensing for Euroleague Basketball, said. " OlyBet is a key player in the industry and betting leader in the Baltic region, so having them as partners during the EuroLeague showcase event, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four that will land for the first time in Kaunas, Lithuania, will be fundamental to continue offering the best possible experience to our fans in the region.”

OlyBet is continuing to build partnerships with the most popular brands and events to bring the best that professional sports has to offer closer to its fans, in all the markets Olybet operates in. Partnerships in basketball, a beloved sport across the Baltics, are a great example. Partnering with the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four is one more strategic step towards consolidating the brand's position in the world of sports in the Baltic region.

Corey Plummer, Chairman and CEO of Olympic Entertainment Group and OlyBet Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership with Euroleague Basketball for the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four event, which is widely popular in the Baltic region:

“We are very excited to partner with Euroleague during this incredible Final Four event in Lithuania. OlyBet is the Baltic leader for sports betting and live entertainment with more than 80 locations for sports fans to play, eat and watch events. This partnership will elevate fan engagement and enhance the thrill of the game moments that world-class basketball delivers."

OlyBet becomes Euroleague Basketball partner for the Final Four

Euroleague Basketball has announced the launch of the official 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four fan-to-fan marketplace, where anyone who has purchased tickets to be part of the best weekend in world basketball may resell to other devoted fans. All fans can access the marketplace at www.f4tickets.com.

Fan-to-fan marketplace for 2023 Final Four tickets available now

**· Buy or sell your ticket [at](http://at/) [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com).**

**· Only official and authorized channel**

**· Tickets to be sold at their purchase price**

 

Euroleague Basketball has announced the launch of the official 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four fan-to-fan marketplace, where anyone who has purchased tickets to be part of the best weekend in world basketball may resell to other devoted fans. All fans can access the marketplace at [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com).

During the most competitive season ever, with fans filling EuroLeague arenas at unprecedented rates, demand for witnessing the Final Four in person has been intense, too, with general public tickets [selling out just five hours](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feuroleague%2Fnews%2F2023-euroleague-final-four-kaunas-general-public-tickets-are-sold-out%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7Cea645f57aa7744925f0808db081faada%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638112704323093442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VqOt89xbpIGyUvUBKGx7F1VqXhV%2F5rgjQbADVmhN0DA%3D&reserved=0) after they became available.

For fans who didn't have the chance to purchase a ticket in time, Euroleague Basketball offers a safe and secure opportunity to buy one directly from another fan who can no longer attend the event.

All tickets available on the [fan-to-fan marketplace](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.f4tickets.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7Cea645f57aa7744925f0808db081faada%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638112704323093442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B7ftqDZCdi%2BuBAjdW%2BXrg%2FOXXZANCmZ9g1IFWkz2i3Y%3D&reserved=0) will be resold at their purchase price, to avoid any speculation, and will grant the ticketholder access to all four games: the EuroLeague Semifinals on May 19 as well as the Third Place and Championship Games on May 21.

Euroleague Basketball would like to clarify that the [2023 Final Four fan-to-fan marketplace](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.f4tickets.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7Cea645f57aa7744925f0808db081faada%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638112704323093442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B7ftqDZCdi%2BuBAjdW%2BXrg%2FOXXZANCmZ9g1IFWkz2i3Y%3D&reserved=0) is the only official and authorized channel to buy and sell tickets. Tickets purchased via unauthorized sales channels may not be valid for admittance or may get cancelled.

Have you always wanted to experience a world-class sporting event from the inside? To be behind the scenes and become a part of the spectacle? Here is your chance! SPORTO SAVANORIŲ SĄJUNGA & Euroleague Basketball are now accepting applications for volunteers at the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas, Lithuania. 

 Become a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four volunteer! 

Have you always wanted to experience a world-class sporting event from the inside? To be behind the scenes and become a part of the spectacle? Here is your chance!

SPORTO SAVANORIŲ SĄJUNGA & Euroleague Basketball are now accepting applications for volunteers at the [2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/final-four/)in Kaunas, Lithuania. There are many positions available for volunteers in a wide array of fields, including Media, Competition, Ceremonies, Corporate Social Responsibility, FanZone and the Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament among others. The full list of functions can be found [here](https://hub.euroleague.tech/en/app/108/files/file/publicsharedownload/14129?token=6f42550678c6b902e902503a53e33818c53f7b15b1a62d1f95bfb850905d2e15d6a71b69e7868a7751bb0bc257f73413239344dae58dc35ded1035f01cbc058b).

Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn how to use basketball to achieve social impact in our communities through the One Team program while filling an important role at Europe’s premier basketball event. To become a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four volunteer, applicants must fill out the following registration form before March 7, 2023.Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an amazing experience. [Click here](https://forms.office.com/e/KeZePBgfBA) to apply!

Become a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four volunteer!

 2023 EuroLeague Final Four Kaunas general public tickets are sold out! 

### • All pre-sale tickets were sold within four hours.

### • General public tickets sold out in less than five hours.

Once again, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four has proven to be one of the hottest tickets anywhere!

As of early afternoon on Tuesday, all tickets to the event that were made available to the general public on Tuesday, January 17, were sold out.

As a result, the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four will take place before a packed house of more than 15,000 fans at Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, from May 19 to 21. The semifinals will be played at 18:00 and 21:00 local time on Friday, while on Sunday, the Third-Place Game will be happening at 17:00 local time to give way to the Championship Game later at 20:00 local time.

Following a sellout in just four hours of the pre-sale tickets, which were made available on Monday, January 16, high demand for the event saw the general public tickets sold out in less than five hours early on Tuesday.

Those lucky enough to have purchased the four-game ticket packages will be able to witness both the do-or-die drama of the semifinals on Friday, May 19, and the crowning of the EuroLeague champion on Sunday, May 21.

Rest assured, though, that opportunities to be part of the best weekend in world basketball are still available.

Each qualified team will be allotted approximately 600 tickets in different categories that they will make available through their own means.

At the same time, fans can buy and sell tickets via the official fan-to-fan marketplace that will also be accessible at [www.f4tickets.com](https://www.f4tickets.com) in the coming weeks.

Finally, limited VIP hospitality tickets remain available upon request at [f4tickets@euroleague.net](mailto:f4tickets@euroleague.net). All information on VIP hospitality packages, their benefits and prices can be found on [www.f4tickets.com](https://www.f4tickets.com).

2023 Final Four Kaunas general public tickets are sold out!

The 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four will take place in one of the most passionate basketball markets in the world, Kaunas, Lithuania, and the 2024 edition of the EuroLeague’s showcase event will return to Berlin. 

2023 and 2024 Final Fours awarded to Kaunas and Berlin

**2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four to be hosted at Zalgirio Arena; 2024 edition returns to Mercedes-Benz Arena.**

**2023 General public tickets and VIP hospitality packages will be available to the public on January 17 at 9:00 CET through [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com).**

**Download 2023 Final Four logo [HERE](https://brandcenter.euroleague.net/en/assets/21899/2023-Turkish-Airlines-EuroLeague-Final-Four)**

The 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four will take place in one of the most passionate basketball markets in the world, Kaunas, Lithuania, and the 2024 edition of the EuroLeague’s showcase event will return to Berlin. 

The magnificent Zalgirio Arena will host the four best teams on the continent, who will play in the semifinals on Friday, May 19. The third-place and championship games will be on Sunday, May 21. 

The 2023 edition will mark the first Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four played on Lithuanian soil. Kaunas has been a long-time contender to host the Final Four and now Lithuania’s devoted EuroLeague fans will finally have the opportunity to enjoy the most prestigious pan-European basketball event at home.

Tickets to the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas, Lithuania, will be available to the public on January 17 through [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com).  There will be seven different price categories for general public tickets, all of which provide seating for four games (semifinal doubleheader on May 19, third-place game and Championship Game doubleheader on May 21), ranging from €56.25/game (225€ total) to €128.75/game (515€ total), plus service charges. Season ticket holders of EuroLeague clubs who participate in the pre-sale program, EuroLeagueTV subscribers and past Final Four ticket buyers will be able to purchase tickets prior to the public sale, from January 16 to January 17, using a special code. 

After buying tickets, customers who are unable to attend may sell their tickets via the official fan-to-fan marketplace that is also accessible at [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com). Tickets purchased via unauthorized sales channels will not allow admittance. 

VIP hospitality tickets will also be made available beginning on January 17. Interested fans and businesses can review all the exclusive benefits on [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com). For any additional information, please contact [f4tickets@euroleague.net](mailto:f4tickets@euroleague.net) 

"We are delighted to welcome Kaunas to the list of cities hosting a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four. In just six months, Europe’s best teams will play for the crown in front of one of the most passionate audiences, as Lithuania is synonymous with basketball," Dejan Bodiroga, Euroleague Basketball President, said. “I would like to thank the city of Kaunas and Zalgiris Kaunas for their commitment and interest in hosting the Final Four. Together we will undoubtedly deliver one more unforgettable memory to all our fans,”

The 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four will take place in one of the most passionate basketball markets in the world, Kaunas, Lithuania, and the 2024 edition of the EuroLeague’s showcase event will return to Berlin. 

2023 General public tickets and VIP hospitality packages will be available to the public on January 17 at 9:00 CET through www.f4tickets.com.

Lithuania is one of the most traditional markets for Euroleague Basketball, with Zalgiris Kaunas serving as a licensed member of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and 43% of the population classified as either interested or very interested in Euroleague Basketball\*.

"Kaunas is where Lithuanian basketball was born, so it was a matter of honor to make sure that the EuroLeague Final Four finally takes place here. Let it be a big, beautiful celebration created by the best clubs in Europe, the citizens of Kaunas, and an army of thousands of fans from all over Lithuania and Europe," Kaunas mayor Visvaldas Matijosaitis said. "Sports has always gone hand in hand with culture in Kaunas. In 2022, we were the European capital of culture, and next year we'll gladly host the final battles of the EuroLeague."

Fans attending the Final Four will enjoy one of the most modern venues in Europe, Zalgirio Arena. With a capacity of more than 15,000 spectators for basketball, the home of Zalgiris Kaunas was opened in 2011 and is the largest indoor arena in the Baltic region.

"The decision to hold the EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas is the highest level of appreciation for the entire Zalgiris organization. We have been striving for years to host this prestigious event in our country, so we are even more pleased that our efforts have been appreciated. We are grateful to the Kaunas city municipality, which supported our ambition and enthusiastically agreed to contribute to the success of this tournament. There is a lot of work to be done, a lot of communication with the Euroleague, but we are ready for it. We will do our best to make this the best Final Four celebration in league history," Zalgiris Kaunas Director Paulius Motiejunas said.

2024 will bring the Final Four back to the German capital of Berlin, which will become the first city to host three Final Fours since Euroleague Basketball’s inception. The decision comes after the 2022 Final Four postponement, due to COVID-19 restrictions, that brought the season-ending event to Belgrade. The 2024 Final Four will feature the semifinals on Friday, May 24, with the third-place and championship games two days later.

“It is a pleasure to bring the Final Four to two of the best and most modern venues in Europe, the Zalgirio and Mercedes-Benz Arenas.” said Marshall Glickman, Euroleague Basketball CEO. “It was very important for us to combine a traditional basketball market like Lithuania, with Berlin, a key strategic market for Euroleague Basketball’s growth.”

The Mercedes-Benz Arena, with a basketball seating capacity of 14,500, will once again welcome the world's most passionate basketball fans after the venue's successful experiences in [2009](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fid.euroleague.net%2Fpublicapi%2Fv1%2Fcommunication%2Flink%2F4444A5EC-F659-6892-3471-439871B5C04C%2Ff41644bbdea3475f584b4c1d945a863caf01a6c8a2d15aef20fe71a46cb63af3_3809&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C7c3326c8c4994b8fb44808dae1a249ce%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638070384384889910%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gx59YLaXArl5cq0kvX9uejLJ4DOs46j5puU5270NdZw%3D&reserved=0) and [2016](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fid.euroleague.net%2Fpublicapi%2Fv1%2Fcommunication%2Flink%2F5481C531-32C0-64EE-EDD6-181C93EC0686%2Ff41644bbdea3475f584b4c1d945a863caf01a6c8a2d15aef20fe71a46cb63af3_3809&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C7c3326c8c4994b8fb44808dae1a249ce%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638070384384889910%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MBbmUkC6h8GJUaxifhbOcNdl4MPMeIXXcKxwWu0kW6M%3D&reserved=0). This decision reflects Euroleague Basketball’s commitment to increase its footprint in Germany, a market where interest in Euroleague Basketball has risen 52% during the last four seasons.\*

Iris Spranger, Senator for the Interior, Digital Transformation and Sport of Berlin, stated: “Berlin is honoured to welcome the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in 2024. A third time hosting this outstanding basketball event, after 2009 and 2016 in Berlin, demonstrates the international appeal of this sports metropolis. We are looking forward to seeing the best basketball teams from Europe participate in Berlin and to celebrate this unique event with national and international guests." 

“As they say, good things come to the ones who can wait. So, after missing out on the event earlier this year due to covid restrictions, we are even more excited that the Turkish Airlines Final Four eventually will return to Berlin for a third time in 2024. We credit this to the longstanding relationship between AEG and Euroleague. Both previous Final Fours left their mark as two of the most memorable events the Mercedes-Benz Arena has ever hosted, and we are confident that the tournament in 2024 will add to that legacy,” Ole Hertel, VP and Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Arena, stated.

\* Nielsen data.

Watch "Behind the Scenes: Final Four Referees"

If you want to understand the essential and irreplaceable role of game officials in the thrilling nightly competitiveness of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, look no further than "Behind the Scenes: Final Four Referees", which takes a long-form look at the only other elite professionals who are allowed on the court with the players.

"Behind the Scenes: Final Four Referees" spent the 2022 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Belgrade with the officials chosen to work the event. Through interviews, original footage from the locker rooms and never-before-released audio of the referees during those games at Stark Arena, you will gain a new appreciation of the unseen work the referees put into their job to serve the players, coaches, fans and the game of basketball. 

If you want to understand the essential and irreplaceable role of game officials in the thrilling nightly competitiveness of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, look no further than Behind the Scenes: Final Four Referees, which takes a long-form look at the only other elite professionals who are allowed on the court with the players.

Behind the Scenes: Final Four Referees

“Handling the pressure comes easier when you have a lot of experience,” referee Damir Javor explains. “When you have a lot of games where different coaches and different areas, environments are pressing on you, you become immune and you just see the court, the players and sometimes I really don’t even realize there are 20,000 people in the gym.”

“I prepare for all possible outcomes that can happen during a game,” referee Oļegs Latisevs shares in the film. “I’ve read some books about breathing techniques, so that helps me during the games. And communication between my partners, supporting them and they support me. We create a team and this is how we survive during the game.” 

In addition to how these referees prepare for the big games and how they handle difficult situations on the court, "Behind the Scenes: Final Four Referees" also hears from the referees about how some of them got their start in refereeing and what this profession means to them. 