Planning a basketball night in Valencia? Valencia and Olympiacos meet at Roig Arena on 13 October 2026 in EuroLeague round five. Before buying tickets, explore the hosts' unbeaten start, the defending champions' key players, their recent head-to-head results and transport options for the arena
Valencia - Olympiacos: unbeaten hosts face their first major test of the season
Valencia Basket and Olympiacos Piraeus meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 21:00 local time at Roig Arena in Valencia. The fifth-round EuroLeague clash brings together a team that has opened the season with four wins and no defeats and the reigning European champions, who have recorded three wins and one loss after four rounds. The hosts are looking to confirm their place among the league's elite, while the visitors aim to stop one of the most efficient offenses in the competition.
Valencia reached the EuroLeague Final Four for the first time last spring, while Olympiacos claimed the title in May with a 92-85 victory over Real Madrid. Fans who want to attend the game in person should secure their tickets in good time and check the entry requirements before traveling.
What's at stake for Valencia and Olympiacos
Under head coach Xavi Albert, Valencia have entered the new European season unbeaten. The coach and important parts of the roster have changed, but the team has averaged 101.3 points in its first four appearances, scoring at least 93 in every victory.
Olympiacos, led by Giorgos Bartzokas, continue their campaign after winning the fourth European title in the club's history. Their only European defeat came against Virtus Bologna by a margin of two points. A victory in Valencia would be a strong confirmation of the defending champions' form.
For both teams, this marks the beginning of a demanding week. Valencia face a home game against Maccabi just two days after playing Olympiacos, while the Greek champions travel to Barcelona on Friday.
Valencia: four victories and an offense that never slows down
Valencia's EuroLeague journey so far best illustrates the different ways this team can find a path to victory:
- September 25: Beşiktaş Istanbul - Valencia Basket 94-96. TJ Shorts decided a tense finish with a crucial basket.
- September 29: Valencia Basket - Kosner Baskonia 111-88. The hosts recorded 27 assists and set their club record for points scored in a EuroLeague game.
- October 2: LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne - Valencia Basket 92-105. Valencia overcame an 18-point deficit.
- October 8: Valencia Basket - Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 93-82. The hosts maintained their lead despite the visitors' comeback attempts.
Against ASVEL, Valencia erased a substantial deficit with a 21-3 run spanning the end of the second quarter and the beginning of the third. Nikola Mirotic and Kameron Taylor then provided crucial solutions: against this team, even a double-digit lead is no guarantee of a comfortable finish.
Against Hapoel, Valencia opened offensively by making four three-pointers in the first three minutes. Kameron Taylor scored 17 points, while TJ Shorts contributed 15 points and seven assists. Josep Puerto made three of his four three-point attempts, while Jasiel Rivero and Dylan Osetkowski helped preserve the lead when the game became complicated. Valencia finished with 12 successful three-pointers from 25 attempts, an important statistic ahead of their encounter with the visitors' tough defense.
Olympiacos: European champions arrive after a convincing victory
Olympiacos played their first three European rounds away from home. Their results:
- September 24: Kosner Baskonia - Olympiacos Piraeus 89-106.
- September 29: Žalgiris Kaunas - Olympiacos Piraeus 91-93.
- October 1: Virtus Bologna - Olympiacos Piraeus 96-94.
- October 9: Olympiacos Piraeus - Anadolu Efes Istanbul 89-66.
The victory over Anadolu Efes came after a strong response in defense and rebounding. Olympiacos scored 26 points in the first quarter before their offense stalled, but they regained control after halftime and finished with a 23-point advantage. Jean Montero led the scorers with 16 points, four rebounds and two assists. As many as eight players scored at least seven points.
Olympiacos averaged 95.5 points over the first four rounds.
Key players: Shorts against the visitors' defensive organization, Mirotic against the paint protectors
TJ Shorts is the central figure in Valencia's offense. In his first four European appearances, he averaged 17.5 points and 6.3 assists. His low center of gravity and changes of pace allow him to turn drives into baskets or passes to shooters, but the Greek defense will try to slow down his first step.
Nikola Mirotic gives Valencia a different type of threat. He can create space with his outside shooting, attack opponents with his back to the basket and punish switches involving smaller defenders. Kameron Taylor and Josep Puerto provide shooting support, while Neal Sako and Nate Reuvers offer options around the rim.
On the other side stands Sasha Vezenkov, last season's EuroLeague Most Valuable Player and the offensive cornerstone of Olympiacos. Before the fifth round, he was averaging 17.3 points. He is particularly dangerous when cutting into open space without the ball or shooting quickly after receiving a pass. Evan Fournier, the 2026 Final Four Most Valuable Player, can take responsibility when an offensive possession comes down to isolation play and a difficult shot.
One of the evening's most interesting storylines will be Jean Montero's return to Roig Arena. He played for Valencia last season and is now part of Olympiacos. The visitors also have Codi Miller-McIntyre, Tyler Dorsey, Nikola Milutinov and big-man options such as Donte Hall and Tyrique Jones.
For now, there is no confirmed list of absentees for this game. Valencia announced on October 10 that their entire roster was available for the league trip to Barcelona, but the players' status for Tuesday also depends on that appearance. Likewise, no Olympiacos player should be declared unavailable without confirmation ahead of the game.
Where the game could be decided
Valencia want to attack early, move the ball quickly and shoot before the visitors' defense can get set. Olympiacos will try to slow Shorts' first step, cut off easy passes to the wings and force the hosts into long possessions against a set defense. Accurate outside shooting from Valencia would create space for cuts to the basket.
Under the baskets, Valencia's speed will mean little if Olympiacos collect offensive rebounds. Milutinov and Hall pose second-chance threats, while Reuvers, Mirotic and Osetkowski will try to draw them out of the paint with outside shooting.
The third factor is ball control. Olympiacos had a poor second quarter against Efes, committing a series of turnovers before finding a more solid approach after halftime. Valencia will try to turn such moments into easy transition points. If the visitors slow the game down, patience and rebounding control will prove decisive.
Head-to-head meetings: Valencia have won the last two
Valencia and Olympiacos know each other well, but their recent history reveals an important shift. In December 2025, Valencia won 99-92 in Piraeus, even though Olympiacos held a substantial lead during the second half. Valencia's outside shooting, particularly an effective final quarter, broke down the hosts on that occasion. In March 2026, Valencia secured an 85-84 victory in front of their own fans, thanks to decisive free throws after a dramatic finish.
The March result marked Valencia's first home victory over Olympiacos in their European meetings. Before that, the Greek club had won in Valencia for years, including a 78-65 triumph in February 2024. Valencia's two most recent victories have changed the perception of the balance of power between these teams.
Roig Arena: a venue with its own dedicated supporters' stand
Roig Arena opened in 2025 as the new home of Valencia Basket. It can accommodate up to 15,600 spectators for basketball games, spread across three levels of stands. Orange jerseys in the crowd are a distinctive feature of European basketball nights at the venue.
Mur Taronja, Valencia's organized supporters' stand, has a special place in the arena. Members of this section dress in orange, stand throughout the game and support their team continuously. Such organized support can accompany Valencia's scoring runs, but separate sections apply to visiting supporters. Seats in the stands should be reserved in good time, especially when traveling as a group.
Roig Arena offers hospitality facilities and food and non-alcoholic beverage outlets during events. Tickets for this particular game are linked to the visitor's name: identification is required at entry, and visiting supporters who have purchased seats in home-fan sections may be relocated or denied access. The arena carries out security checks, and an external cloakroom is provided for larger bags.
Getting to Roig Arena: transport, parking and entrances
The venue is located in the Quatre Carreres district, at C/ Bomber Ramón Duart, 12, 46013 Valencia. The following information is especially useful for first-time visitors:
- Tram: Metrovalencia Line 10, Quatre Carreres station. The arena is approximately a five-minute walk from the station.
- Bus: EMT routes 7, 13, 14, 35 and 99 have stops near the arena.
- Car: The Roig Arena car park is located at Av. Hermanos Maristas 16D, approximately 500 meters from the entrance. Parking availability and opening hours should be checked before arrival.
- Taxi: On event days, designated taxi ranks are available along Avenida de Antonio Ferrandis and on C/ Bomber Ramón Duart.
- Entrance: Check the sector designation and corresponding gate on your ticket; bring an identification document bearing the same name as the ticket.
The exact door-opening time for this game has not been confirmed in the publicly available event schedule. Tip-off is at 21:00; arriving early is recommended to allow time for ticket verification and security checks, and visitors should monitor any new announcements concerning the opening of the doors.
As the game begins in the evening, it is advisable to check the last public transport departures. Re-entry is not permitted after leaving the arena, and those traveling by car may experience delays when exiting the parking garage.
Valencia as the host city: what to see before the game
The Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències architectural complex is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, while the park in the former Turia riverbed is ideal for a walk before heading to the arena in the evening. The historic center offers a different atmosphere from the modern part of the city.
Before the game begins, visitors should allow enough time for possible congestion around the arena. Tickets for Valencia - Olympiacos are already on sale; spectators arriving from abroad should pay particular attention to checking the name on their ticket, the exact seating sector and their return journey after the game.
Sources:
- Roig Arena - event schedule and game time: https://www.roigarena.com/en/events/
- Valencia Basket - results of the first four European games: https://www.valenciabasket.com/en/male-results
- Valencia Basket - record 111 points against Baskonia: https://www.valenciabasket.com/record-de-anotacion-para-sumar-la-segunda-en-la-euroleague-ante-kosner-baskonia-111-88
- Valencia Basket - comeback against ASVEL: https://www.valenciabasket.com/en/third-straight-euroleague-win-secured-by-overcoming-an-18-point-deficit-in-france-92-105
- Valencia Basket - analysis of the victory over Hapoel: https://www.valenciabasket.com/en/a-magical-night-before-october-9th-to-secure-a-fourth-straight-win-93-82
- Valencia Basket - squad availability and coach ahead of the trip to Barcelona: https://www.valenciabasket.com/en/a-tough-test-for-valencia-baskets-momentum-at-barcas-home-court
- Olympiacos BC - schedule, results and report against Anadolu Efes: https://www.olympiacosbc.gr/en/games/euroleague/schedule/2026.html
- Olympiacos BC - details of the 89-66 victory: https://www.olympiacosbc.gr/en/news/games/19779-a-winning-start-at-the-sunel-arena.html
- Olympiacos BC - championship title and 2026 final result: https://www.olympiacosbc.gr/en/news/games/19543-olympiacos-on-the-top-of-europe.html
- EuroLeague Basketball and Valencia Basket - head-to-head meetings in 2025 and 2026: https://mediacentre.euroleague.net/mediacentre/en/games/view/18370/yes
- Basketnews - player and team statistics ahead of the fifth round: https://basketnews.com/es/partidos/ver/125698-valencia-basket-olympiacos-piraeus.html
- Roig Arena - capacity and arrival by public transport: https://www.roigarena.com/en/news/roig-arena-monta-pista-modo-basket-/
- Roig Arena - entry rules, transport and parking: https://www.roigarena.com/en/faqs/
- Roig Arena - personalized tickets and identity verification: https://entradas.roigarena.com/roigarena/select/3018769