2025 EuroLeague Final Four

The 2025 EuroLeague Final Four is the concluding stage of the 2024–2025 season of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Europe’s premier men’s basketball competition. The event was held from 24 to 26 May 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Fenerbahçe Beko defeated Panathinaikos AKTOR and AS Monaco in this stage to win its second European championship in its history.

Fenerbahçe’s championship celebrations, 25 May 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

Location and Format of the Tournament

The Final Four is the tournament phase featuring the last four teams of the EuroLeague season, competing in the semifinals, final and third-place match. The 2025 tournament was held for the first time in Abu Dhabi, with all games taking place at the Etihad Arena. The participating teams included Fenerbahçe Beko from Türkiye, AS Monaco from France, Panathinaikos AKTOR from Greece, and a representative from Spain.

Fenerbahçe Beko - vs Monaco, 25 May 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

Fenerbahçe Beko eliminated Panathinaikos in the semifinals and faced Monaco in the final, where the European champion was decided. The final match took place on 25 May 2025 at the Etihad Arena.

Progress of the Final Match

The final began with both teams employing aggressive defensive strategies. Monaco established an early 13–4 lead through Mike James’s three-point shooting. By the end of the first quarter, Fenerbahçe Beko had narrowed the gap to two points, with the quarter ending 20–18.

Fenerbahçe Beko started the second quarter with a three-pointer by Wade Baldwin and briefly took the lead. Monaco responded with a 7–0 run led by Alpha Diallo to go ahead 27–21. Fenerbahçe reduced the deficit to two points with a basket by Khem Birch and entered halftime leading 35–33 thanks to baskets by Devon Hall.

Fenerbahçe Beko - vs Monaco, 25 May 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

In the third quarter, both teams exchanged baskets. At the 27th minute, Fenerbahçe Beko extended its lead to 48–43 thanks to points from Baldwin. Fenerbahçe entered the final quarter leading 54–51.

The fourth quarter began with a 7–0 run by Fenerbahçe, extending the lead to double digits (61–51). Monaco, behind Mike James and Strazel, cut the deficit to five points with two minutes remaining (64–69). Fenerbahçe Beko maintained its advantage in the closing minutes to win the match 81–70.

Player Performances and Statistics

In the final, Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahçe Beko recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 1 assist, achieving a performance index rating of 30. Hayes-Davis was named Most Valuable Player of the Final Four by a vote of media representatives covering the tournament.

Marko Guduric scored 19 points for Fenerbahçe, while Devon Hall and Wade Baldwin each added 13 points. For Monaco, Alpha Diallo scored 19 points and Mike James contributed 17 points. Wade Baldwin of Fenerbahçe Beko was disqualified in the 37th minute after receiving his second technical foul. Alpha Diallo of Monaco was ejected after committing five personal fouls.

Fan Attendance and Stand Incidents

The final was played at full capacity at the Etihad Arena, with a large portion of the crowd composed of Fenerbahçe supporters. Verbal altercations occurred between Fenerbahçe and Olympiacos fans during the match. In response to escalating tensions, Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç and executive Sertaç Komsuoğlu went to the affected section of the stands and remained there until security measures were implemented.

Cup Ceremony and Awards

Following the match, Fenerbahçe Beko took home the 2024–2025 EuroLeague trophy. The trophy was handed to Marko Guduric by team captain Melih Mahmutoğlu and raised by him. Turkish Airlines (THY) awarded Nigel Hayes-Davis one million miles and Khem Birch 179,300 miles under the “Flight Time Champion” program.

Fenerbahçe’s championship celebrations, 25 May 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

Congratulatory Messages

Following the final, congratulatory messages were issued by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, the Vice President, cabinet members, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). The messages expressed satisfaction with the team’s achievement in reaching the pinnacle of European basketball.

Fenerbahçe’s Place in EuroLeague History

Fenerbahçe Beko has won the EuroLeague championship for the second time, following its 2017 victory. With this win, Turkish basketball has secured its third championship in the last five EuroLeague seasons. Previously, Anadolu Efes won the title in the 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 seasons. As of 2025, Turkish clubs have collectively won four EuroLeague titles.

With its four European titles in women’s basketball, Fenerbahçe Club is now the Turkish club with the most European trophies overall, totaling six. In 2025, Fenerbahçe became the first Turkish club to win European titles in both men’s and women’s basketball in the same season, bringing two separate trophies to Türkiye.