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Basketball - Europe - EuroLeague - 2025/2026 season (28. round)
12. February 2026. 20:30h
Valencia vs ASVEL
Pabellón Fuente de San Luis, Valencia, ES
2026
12
February
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for Anadolu Efes vs Virtus Bologna EuroLeague: Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi guide and arrival tips

Looking for tickets to Anadolu Efes vs Virtus Bologna in the EuroLeague? Here you can plan ticket purchase, pick the right section, and map your route to Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi in Kazlıçeşme, plus a snapshot of standings, recent head-to-head context, key players, and the Istanbul game-night atmosphere

Efes and Virtus in a clash that changes the season's rhythm

In Round 28 of the 2025/2026 EuroLeague season, Anadolu Efes hosts Virtus Bologna in Istanbul, in a slot that traditionally carries extra weight because the calendar is already leaning towards the finish line and every win changes the picture of the standings. It is played on 12.02.2026 at 20:30, and public interest on evenings like this quickly turns the story of basketball into a story about tickets, atmosphere, and a city that knows how to make an event out of a single game. Efes seeks continuity and a rise in form on their home court, while Virtus arrives with the ambition to confirm its place in the upper part of the rankings and stay in the zone where playoff decisions are made. Ticket sales for such duels typically accelerate as soon as the game week approaches, so it is worth reacting earlier, especially if you want to choose a sector and experience the ambiance from the best perspective. Secure your tickets immediately!, because evenings like this in the EuroLeague often become a topic for days after the final buzzer sounds.

What this game means in the standings and why Round 28 is special

A look at the current standings shows how important nuances are and how quickly the picture of the season can change: Virtus Bologna is at a ratio of 11 wins and 11 losses, while Anadolu Efes is at 6 wins and 17 losses, with 22 and 23 games played respectively, which speaks enough about the different starting positions in the fight for goals in the remaining part of the competition. Although the numbers will still change by February 12, the current cross-section clearly highlights that Virtus comes to Istanbul with the role of a team catching stability and seeking wins on the road, and Efes with the role of a host for whom every win is doubly valuable, both sportingly and psychologically. In the context of Round 28, every winning or losing streak becomes louder, so games like this turn into turning points, not just because of points but also because of confidence before the next schedule. For fans, this further intensifies the demand for tickets, because one feels that they are not watching "just another" game, but an evening that can change the story of the season. That is why tickets are perceived as entry to an event, and not just as paper or a QR code, because in the arena one often sees what the table cannot show.

Efes's new coaching era and the search for stability

Anadolu Efes enters this season with clear expectations that follow a club accustomed to high reaches, and additional attention is attracted by the fact that the team has a new head coach, Pablo Laso, with a contract until the end of the 2026/2027 season. Laso is recognized in the EuroLeague as a coach who insists on attack structure, clear roles, and quick adaptation within the game, which is especially felt in the final stages and in the way opponent weaknesses are attacked. In his case, it is important to emphasize the context of taking over the team, because the change came in the middle of the season, at a moment when Efes was looking for a way out of result oscillations and problems with absences. The official announcement of the appointment also mentioned that Shane Larkin was expected to be out until the beginning of February following surgery, as well as that Georgios Papagiannis is out of action due to a severe injury, so even ahead of the meeting with Virtus, the question naturally opens as to how complete the rotation will be and what tempo Efes will be able to maintain. All this reinforces the impression of the importance of home games, and fans traditionally return this with energy, which is why ticket sales often gain additional momentum precisely when it is felt that the team is entering a new phase.

Virtus Bologna and the identity of a team seeking wins on difficult away grounds

Virtus Bologna in the 2025/2026 season carries the status of a club with great tradition and a clearly recognizable basketball identity, and the current 11-11 ratio shows a team that is good enough to be in the race for the top, but also vulnerable enough that every detail becomes crucial. The distribution of home and away results is particularly striking, because Virtus according to the current cross-section has a very strong performance at home, but significantly weaker on the road, so the visit to Istanbul is a test of character and mental toughness. On the bench is Duško Ivanović, a coach known for a disciplined approach and demanding defense, and his presence in the Virtus project has already been previously linked with the idea of stability and a clear standard of energy, especially in games that "bite" for position. In addition to all that, Virtus also historically has weight in European frameworks, with won EuroLeague titles and important final appearances, which always gives an additional layer to such games because fans feel they are watching a club with pedigree. When such an opponent comes to a city like Istanbul, tickets naturally become a sought-after commodity, because the audience wants to be part of an evening in which styles, reputations, and current needs on the table collide.

Rosters and key roles: who carries the game, who changes the match

Anadolu Efes in this duel can count on perimeter quality and more options for creation, which is already visible by the names in the backcourt line: Shane Larkin, Rodrigue Beaubois, Sehmus Hazer, Jordan Loyd, Saben Lee, Ruzgar Fenemen, Nick Weiler-Babb, Isaia Cordinier, PJ Dozier, and David Mutaf offer a wide range of styles, from pick and roll creation to off-ball play and defensive tasks on opposing carriers. On the wings and at the four, an important role is played by Rolands Smits, Burakcan Yildizli, Cole Swider, Ercan Osmani, and Erkan Yilmaz, which is a combination of experience, shooting, and energy, and under the basket stand out Georgios Papagiannis, Brice Dessert, Vincent Poirier, and Kai Jones, profiled centers who can change the rhythm of the game through rim protection and rebounding. Precisely through such a structure, Efes can choose lineups, speed up or slow down, and look for an advantage in mismatch situations, depending on who is in form and how the game develops. When the audience feels that the game can be decided through "one possession", the atmosphere in the arena grows further, and then the story about tickets moves from planning to the last minute, which often means that the best seats disappear first. If you want to avoid stress and experience this game from the sector that suits you best, buying tickets in advance is the simplest move.

Virtus's rotation: balance of shooting, energy, and defensive tasks

Virtus Bologna arrives in Istanbul with a roster that is deep enough to cover multiple scenarios, but also specific enough that roles are clearly seen: among the guards are Luca Vildoza, Carsen Edwards, Alessandro Pajola, Matteo Accorsi, Daniel Hackett, and Matthew Morgan, which is a combination of creators, shooters, and ball handlers, with the possibility of the tempo changing from possession to possession. At the wing positions and in "small ball" variants, important are Saliou Niang, Alen Smailagic, Derrick Alston Jr., Abramo Canka, Francesco Ferrari, Karim Jallow, and Nicola Akele, players who can switch, run in transition, and open space by shooting or cutting towards the basket. Under the basket are Aliou Diarra and Mouhamet Diouf, who can bring toughness in rebounding and post play, but also allow Ivanović to defensively set clear rules around the paint. In such a picture, Virtus often looks for rhythm and defense to lead them into offense, and when they find a shooting wave, they can pull away in a short period, which forces the opponent into tactical adjustments. For spectators, this means a game full of tactical moves, and for fans one more reason to secure tickets on time, because such a roster and such an opponent typically bring basketball that is watched "live", not just through results.

Statistics that reveal style: the numbers behind the story

If one compares team numbers from the season so far, an interesting contrast is seen that can determine the rhythm of the game: Virtus is at an average of 82.4 points, while Efes is at 79.3, and the difference is also felt in overall efficiency, where Virtus has 89.4 index rating points per game compared to Efes's 82.1. Virtus is slightly better in rebounding with 34.5 rebounds per game compared to Efes's 32.3, while Efes holds a very close picture in assists, 18.1 versus 19.0, which suggests that both teams have phases of play in which the attack flows through ball sharing. Particularly interesting are the numbers of turnovers and steals, because Efes has 12.5 turnovers, and Virtus 12.3, with steals 6.2 against 5.8, which can be a hint that pressure on the ball and defensive aggressiveness will decide series. When the game breaks in a few possessions, small differences in rebound control or in who will "steal" one attack become key, and the arena then explodes at every detail, from a defensive switch to a fight for an offensive rebound. Precisely in such nuances, the audience feels that it was "worth coming", so it is not strange that for such duels tickets are sought increasingly strongly as the game day approaches.

Game carriers: who dictates the tempo and where are the key triggers

The role of individuals in such a game is often seen through "quiet" statistics, and here leaders in index rating and distribution stand out: Nick Weiler-Babb leads Efes with an average of 13.3 index rating points, along with 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game, which makes him the type of player who simultaneously organizes the attack and imposes a defensive rhythm. On Virtus's side, Saliou Niang is at 11.1 index rating points, while Luca Vildoza leads with 4.5 assists and 1.4 steals, which suggests that precisely on the relation of organization and pressure on the perimeter will be one of the key battles. When such players enter a streak, the game often breaks in five minutes, through several good defenses and a couple of smart attacks, and the audience feels that momentum as a wave carrying the team. In that context, tickets are not just a formality, but a way to be "inside" while the momentum shifts from one side to the other, because television rarely conveys how the sound of the arena affects free throws, communication in defense, and concentration in the finish. Tickets for this meeting disappear quickly, so buy tickets on time, especially if you want to be close to the court or in a sector where the pulse of the game is best felt.

Head-to-head duels and recent memory: what the last mirror says

In mutual games between Efes and Virtus, there is enough history that the story does not come down to just one season, and the overall ratio in European frameworks stands at 5-5, which confirms that it is a rivalry in which nuances and current form often overpower "paper". The freshest example comes from the earlier part of this season, when Virtus on their home court beat Efes 99-89, in a game that offered a clear reminder of how quickly a shooting evening can open up and how one series can break the rhythm. At that time, the top player for Virtus was Luca Vildoza with 24 index rating points, while for Efes Shane Larkin had 30 index rating points and 25 points, which says that Efes even in defeat has a star capable of carrying the attack through the entire evening. Such recent memory often acts as fuel for a rematch, especially when the next meeting is played in Istanbul, where the home crowd knows how to turn the game into pressure for the guests and an incentive for the hosts. For spectators, this means that tickets also carry a story, because you come to watch whether Efes will return the blow and whether Virtus will confirm that it can repeat the level from the previous clash.

Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi and city context: an evening of basketball in Kazlıçeşme

The game is played at the Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi, at the address Kazlıçeşme, 10. Yıl Cd. No: 2/1, Istanbul, TR, a hall that has in a short time become an important point on the Istanbul sports map and the new home of Anadolu Efes. According to information about the facility, it is a complex with a main hall with a capacity of 10 thousand seats, along with additional halls for training and games, as well as infrastructure facilities that say this is not just an arena, but a wider sports center. Precisely because of the location in the Zeytinburnu district and the proximity of traffic routes, this part of the city is often practical for arrival, and Efes in its instructions states that the Marmaray station Kazlıçeşme is about ten minutes' walk from the center and that certain city bus lines also pass nearby. When Istanbul fan culture is added to this, you get a combination in which the game is not "visited", but experienced, from arrival in the neighborhood to the first whistle and reactions to every contact. That is why tickets for such an evening have additional value, because you are not buying just a seat, but access to an atmosphere that in the EuroLeague often changes the sense of time and the intensity of every minute on the court.

Practical information for visitors and the moment for tickets

For those planning to arrive, the most important thing is to count on Istanbul traffic and come earlier, because in evening slots crowds form even before the very start of the game, and security checks at the entrance additionally require time, especially when interest is high. The location in Kazlıçeşme allows arrival by public transport, with the recommendation that the travel plan be arranged so that enough space remains for unforeseen delays, because no one wants to miss the opening of the game, the starting five, and the initial rhythm that often announces the direction of the entire evening. If you are coming from outside Istanbul, it is useful to coordinate accommodation and transport so that the return after the game is peaceful, because finishes in the EuroLeague know how to last both emotionally and temporally, especially when played to one or two possessions. In such conditions, tickets are a key part of the plan, because when you secure them earlier, you can dedicate yourself to logistics and enjoying the event, instead of chasing the last moment and compromising on seats. Buy tickets via the button below and click on the tag

when it becomes available, because the demand for cards in such meetings regularly grows as the game day approaches.Sources:
- Euroleague Basketball, Game Center: Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Virtus Bologna (schedule, head-to-head ratio, rosters and leaders)
- Euroleague Basketball, Standings: season 2025/2026 table (current ratios and positions)
- Euroleague Basketball, Game Center: Virtus Bologna vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul (result and key performance from the earlier season clash)
- Euroleague Basketball, News: appointment of Pablo Laso as Anadolu Efes coach (context of change and contract duration)
- Anadolu Efes SK: How Do I Get to the Arena (capacity and arrival instructions, Marmaray and bus lines)
- gsb.gov.tr: announcement of the opening of Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi (description of complex, capacity and facilities)
- Euroleague Basketball, Team profile: Virtus Bologna (historical framework of the club and context in the season)

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21 January, 2026, Author: Sports desk

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