{"id":4320,"date":"2026-01-12T10:56:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olimpicarena.com\/?p=4320"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:03:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:03:03","slug":"the-bcl-final-four-will-take-place-at-badalonas-olimpic-arena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olimpicarena.com\/en\/the-bcl-final-four-will-take-place-at-badalonas-olimpic-arena\/","title":{"rendered":"The BCL Final Four will take place at Badalona\u2019s Olimpic Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From <strong>May 7 to 9, 2026<\/strong>, Badalona will become the epicenter of European basketball: the <strong>Olimpic Arena<\/strong> will host the Final Four of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.championsleague.basketball\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Basketball Champions League<\/strong><\/a>. A city that breathes basketball and lives every game with intensity, Badalona is the perfect place for one of the most anticipated events of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The Olimpic Arena, also known as the Badalona Olympic Pavilion or Palau Municipal d\u2019Esports de Badalona, has a history deeply connected to international basketball. Built for the <strong>1992 Barcelona Olympic Games<\/strong>, it was the main venue for the basketball competition throughout the Olympic tournament and hosted games that marked an era, including those of the legendary <strong>Dream Team<\/strong> from the United States, featuring NBA stars such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.<\/p>\n<p>Inaugurated in 1991 and designed by architects Esteve Bonell and Francesc Rius, the arena was awarded the <strong>Mies van der Rohe Contemporary Architecture Award<\/strong> in 1992 for its innovative design and the cultural significance of the venue.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the Olimpic Arena has not only witnessed major international matches for over three decades but is also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penya.com\/ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>home of Club Joventut de Badalona<\/strong><\/a>, one of the historic clubs in Spanish basketball, and an iconic space for the local fans.<\/p>\n<p>Excitement for the Final Four is already building: <strong>the official event trailer is now available right here for you to enjoy<\/strong>, and very soon more information will be released about tickets, activities, and surprises around the competition.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8jjo2onIsUY?si=peNHfKpOngSs8dya\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the chance to experience the magic of basketball in one of its most emblematic cities. <strong>Badalona is waiting for you from May 7 to 9, 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From May 7 to 9, 2026, Badalona will become the epicenter of European basketball: the Olimpic Arena will host the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League. 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