Fenerbahçe Beko Crowned Turkish Airlines EuroLeague 2025 Champions
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four 2025, held in Abu Dhabi from 23 to 25 May, delivered unforgettable moments for basketball fans across Europe. Following an intense series of matches at the pinnacle of European basketball, Fenerbahçe Beko secured the championship title and brought the coveted trophy back to Turkey.
They Defeated Monaco 81–70 in the Final
In the championship match, Fenerbahçe Beko claimed their second EuroLeague title by defeating Monaco with a score of 81–70. The standout player of the final was Nigel Hayes-Davis, whose exceptional performance earned him the title of “Most Valuable Player” (MVP). He was awarded 1,000,000 Turkish Airlines miles, presented by Ahmet Olmuştur, Turkish Airlines Chief Commercial Officer.
Khem Birch Named “Flight Time Champion”
Fenerbahçe Beko’s Khem Birch was honoured with the “Turkish Airlines Flight Time Champion” award for spending a total of 1,793 seconds in the air throughout the tournament. Birch was rewarded with 179,300 Miles&Smiles miles from Turkish Airlines.
Third Place Match: Olympiacos Triumphs Over Panathinaikos
In the third-place play-off, Olympiacos overcame long-time rival Panathinaikos with a close 97–93 win, finishing the Final Four in third place.
Turkish Airlines Celebrates 15 Years of EuroLeague Sponsorship
As the title sponsor of the tournament, Turkish Airlines marked the 15th anniversary of its partnership with the EuroLeague this year. In a statement about the event, Chief Commercial Officer Ahmet Olmuştur remarked:
“As the airline that flies to the most countries in the world, we recognise the power of sport to unite people, cultures, and nations. We are proud to have been the title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for 15 years. This tournament, where Europe’s elite teams come together, continues to reflect the unifying force of sport to the world.
We wholeheartedly congratulate Fenerbahçe Beko, the champions of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague 2025, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting sports and culture.”
