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Basketball – Europe - Eurocup - 2025/2026 season (12. round)
02. January 2026. 19:00h
Ulm vs Lietkabelis
Ratiopharm Arena, Neu-Ulm, DE
2026
02
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
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Tickets for ratiopharm Ulm – Lietkabelis EuroCup 2025/2026 basketball game in Ratiopharm Arena Neu-Ulm

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EuroCup evening in Neu-Ulm: ratiopharm ulm welcomes Lietkabelis in a clash that can turn the season around

On Thursday, January 2, 2026, at 19:00 hours, the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm will once again become one of the most interesting basketball stages in Europe, when ratiopharm ulm welcomes Lithuanian Lietkabelis Panevezys in the 12th round of the BKT EuroCup 2025/2026. It is a Group B duel coming at a sensitive moment of the season, because both teams are looking for points that can push them towards places leading to the playoffs in a competition where after 18 rounds only the six best-placed teams from each group advance. Ulm enters this match as a team with a positive impulse and a 5-6 record, which means it is just behind the line separating those continuing the season from those ending it already in February, while Lietkabelis with 2-9 is still keeping itself in the game, but can practically no longer afford defeats. Precisely because of this, fan interest is growing day by day, ticket sales are gaining momentum, and everyone who wants to be part of this story is thinking about how to secure their tickets as soon as possible for the evening when Neu-Ulm will live with the sound of the siren, the squeak of sneakers, and the roar of packed stands.

Group B table and the importance of the 12th round for both teams

BKT EuroCup 2025/2026 introduced a format in which twenty clubs play in two groups of ten, and after a double round-robin league only the best six from each group advance, whereby the first two places bring direct placement into the quarterfinals, and positions from third to sixth lead to the round of 16. At this moment, ratiopharm ulm is located exactly on the edge of the playoff battle zone – with a 5-6 ratio it holds the seventh position in Group B, immediately behind clubs that are more or less pushing in the middle of the standings and catching the last places that lead further. Lietkabelis is, on the other hand, in ninth place and with a 2-9 record no longer has the luxury to "waste" home or away matches, because every next defeat additionally closes the door to spring in the EuroCup. When it is added that the 12th round is the entry into the final third of the regular season, it is clear why this meeting is perceived as a sort of mini playoff, where a victory for Ulm can bring a jump towards the middle and seriously complicate the fight for sixth place, while for the Lithuanians with a new triumph a realistic hope remains to stay in the game until the last rounds. In such a context, there is discussion not only about tactical details but also about how to get tickets for this event before supplies run out, because fans of both teams understand well that this evening could decide the fate of the entire season.

Form ahead of the New Year: Ulm is rising, Lietkabelis seeks stability

Ahead of the New Year holidays, ratiopharm ulm is showing clear signs of ascent, and not only in the EuroCup, but also in the domestic championship. The German runner-up managed to convincingly defeat Jena in the Bundesliga in a short period and pull out a dramatic victory in Berlin against Alba, where after a great comeback by the host in the finish it nevertheless preserved a tight victory and confirmed that it can play tough, defensively oriented finishes at the highest level. In the EuroCup, a tight home victory against London Lions particularly resonated, in which Ty Harrelson's team stopped a series of defeats and showed that it can find solutions even when the attack is not perfectly fluid, relying on the energy of the guards and depth in rotation. Lietkabelis, on the other hand, is going through a period of oscillations: in the domestic Lithuanian championship it knows how to play very quality matches, but in the EuroCup it pays the toll for short "holes" in defense and a lack of continuity, which was also seen in the recent defeat to Niners Chemnitz, when the Lithuanians after a bad start chased the result the whole time and in the finish nevertheless remained short. That combination of occasional flashes and a series of tight defeats makes Lietkabelis an uncomfortable rival who, if they catch the rhythm of the three-pointer and transition, can complicate the evening for the host anywhere, and exactly that makes the duel in Neu-Ulm particularly intriguing for everyone thinking about buying tickets.
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Head-to-head record: Ulm more successful so far, but Lithuanians know how to surprise

Additional weight is given to this duel by the recent history of mutual clashes, because ratiopharm ulm and Lietkabelis have already gotten used to looking at each other across the court in the EuroCup. In the current season, they already met in the third round in Panevėžys, where Ulm celebrated with a result of 98:94 in one of the most exciting matches of the early phase of the season and thus immediately gained an important advantage in the mutual record, with the contribution of an explosive attack and shooting-mood perimeter players. If one looks at the broader picture of recent seasons, the German club has a slight advantage – in a series of clashes since 2023, it mostly emerged as the winner on its floor, while Lietkabelis most often sought its opportunities through the home atmosphere and surprises in other parts of the schedule. The key motive for the Lithuanians now is precisely the fact that with a new away triumph they would even the story and prove that they can "steal" a victory even in one of the most uncomfortable arenas of the EuroCup. On the other hand, Ulm knows that a new victory over the same opponent would not only consolidate its position in the upper part of the lower house of the table, but also leave Lietkabelis practically without maneuvering space, which gives this match an almost elimination atmosphere and additionally encourages fans to secure their tickets on time.

Ratiopharm Arena: intimate, steep and loud basketball box

Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm has for years been a synonym for a modern, but very intimate basketball hall where the audience is extremely close to the parquet. Opened in 2011, it accommodates about 5,200 spectators at EuroCup matches, and thanks to the steep slope of the stands and the small distance to the court, an impression is created that fans are practically hanging above the players, which is particularly noticeable when the "orange wall" of Ulm fans starts a series of songs and applause. For the needs of such matches, the stands are filled with fans from the entire region, and it is not a rarity that organized groups of visiting fans also arrive, so it is not hard to imagine a group of Lithuanian fans with drums and flags who want to support their club in the fight to stay in the competition. Given the attractive slot on Friday evening and the fact that it is a meeting that can directly influence the standings in the group, increased interest is expected from the local audience, families with children, but also basketball fanatics who want to be as close to the parquet as possible. Whoever wants to be part of that ambience should take advantage of ticket sales on time and buy tickets via the button below, because such matches in a hall like this are often remembered for years. For guests planning arrival from other cities or countries, an additional advantage is that around the hall and in the wider area many options are available for accommodation close to the venue, so it is easier to plan the entire basketball weekend.

Neu-Ulm and Ulm: twin-city rhythm on the Danube as a stage for EuroCup

Neu-Ulm and neighboring Ulm form a unique twin-city entity on the Danube, on one side in the federal state of Bavaria, and on the other in Baden-WĂĽrttemberg, connected by bridges, tram and bus lines and a shared everyday life. Neu-Ulm is a modern medium-sized city, with more than 60 thousand inhabitants, a strong university community and a series of cultural contents, while across the river rises the famous Ulm Minster with the highest church tower in the world, the historic city core and promenades along the Danube. For fans planning to combine the match with a short trip, this is an ideal backdrop: the day can be spent walking through the old town, visiting museums or a winter walk along the river, and in the evening with just a short ride, by public transport or even on foot, one arrives at the Ratiopharm Arena. Such a blend of tourist and sports experience makes tickets for this event even more attractive, because they offer not only 40 minutes of top basketball, but also a whole day filled with contents in a city that lives from a combination of tradition and modern campuses. Especially for those coming from more distant regions, it pays to study in advance the offer for accommodation for fans on the day of the match, in order to plan arrival, stay and return after the final whistle without haste.
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Fan atmosphere: "orange wall" against the hard Lithuanian heart

When ratiopharm ulm plays important European matches, the atmosphere in the Ratiopharm Arena changes from a classic sports event into a real little festival of cheering, in which drums, fan songs, family stands with children and fans who have been following the club for decades mix. German fans are known for organized choreographies, orange t-shirts and scarves, while Lithuanian fans bring their recognizable basketball culture in which the match is experienced almost as a national holiday, even when they travel hundreds of kilometers to support a club like Lietkabelis. For a neutral observer thinking about buying tickets, this is an opportunity to experience up close the clash of two fan traditions – the disciplined, loud and positive support of the host and the passionate, ceaseless song of the visiting fans. Since in the hall every reaction from the stands spills over onto the court very quickly, it often happens that exactly the atmosphere pushes the home team into a series of baskets or into decisive defensive pressure in the final minutes. Precisely because of that, one should count on tickets for this duel being in demand, and the best positions – by the parquet or in the central parts of the stands – disappearing the fastest, so it is reasonable to think already now how to secure your tickets before everything is sold out.

Tactics: Ulm's fast attack against Lithuanian structure and shooting from outside

On the parquet, a tactical duel of two styles that know each other well from previous EuroCup seasons is expected. Ratiopharm ulm under the leadership of coach Ty Harrelson builds an identity on a fast tempo, attack from transition and wide rotation in which an aggressive role is played by wing players like Christopher Ledlum, who already in earlier rounds of the EuroCup marked the competition with great performances and an award for the MVP of the round. Alongside him stand out shooting-mood guards Mark Smith and Nelson Weidemann, capable of connecting several three-pointers in a row, while a strong internal line with players like Christian Sengfelder and Malik Osborne gives stability in rebounding and the pick-and-roll game. Lietkabelis, led by experienced expert Nenad ÄŚanak, relies on a disciplined attack in set play, in which a lot revolves through the pick-and-roll and shooting from outside by guards such as Kristian Kullamaee and Michael Flowers, and through a hardworking internal line in which players like Fardaws Aimaq have their minutes. In this match, it will be key whether Ulm can impose a high rhythm and transition in which you will almost feel from the stands how the game is played "from rim to rim", or if the Lithuanians will manage to slow down the game, force the host into long attacks and bring their shooters into positions for open attempts behind the 6.75 line. Those who will sit in the stands thanks to buying tickets will see these tactical outwittings from the first row, where every instruction of the coach and every sigh of the audience when the ball enters or falls out of the rim is clearly heard.

Players who can decide: stars, workers and hidden heroes

When speaking about potential heroes of this match, in Ulm it is natural to first mention Christopher Ledlum, a strong wing player who already in the early phase of the EuroCup season received recognition as one of the most efficient players of the round and confirmed that he can take responsibility in attack when results are breaking. Alongside him, Mark Smith brings a combination of shooting and penetration, Nelson Weidemann controls the rhythm of the game with the ball in his hands and knows how to pop out with a double-digit number of points, while Christian Sengfelder as an experienced tall player offers stability in the paint and the ability to spread the defense with shots from mid-range and the perimeter. One should not forget Justin Simon either, who with his athleticism and defensive energy often ignites the audience in moments when an opponent's surge needs to be stopped. At Lietkabelis, the focus is on the combination of the outer line and internal strength: Kristian Kullamaee and Michael Flowers can quickly warm up their hands and with a series of three-pointers reverse the course of the match, while Fardaws Aimaq in the paint brings rebounding, combativeness and the ability to finish actions after an offensive rebound. The coaching signature of Nenad Čanak, who has been known for years for excellently set attacks and adaptation to the opponent, means that the Lithuanians almost never give up, regardless of the result. For spectators who will follow the match live, buying tickets is actually a ticket into the story about potential heroes of the evening – sometimes it is a star, and sometimes a player from the bench who with a basket or defense in a key moment remains remembered forever.
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Arrival at the hall: traffic, parking and public transport

Ratiopharm Arena is located at the address Europastraße 25 in Neu-Ulm, at an easily accessible location along main roads connecting the city with highways A8 and A7, which is important for fans arriving by car from the direction of Stuttgart, Munich or other parts of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Drivers coming from the direction of Stuttgart usually descend towards Ulm via the A8 and B10, while those from the south or north use the A7 and then B28 or B10, whereby the exit "Neu-Ulm Mitte" is a logical point of entry into the city area before turning towards the hall. Around the arena, there is a large number of parking lots, including parking lots P1 and P2, which facilitates arrival and departure for a larger number of vehicles, but given the expected attendance of the match, it is advisable to start earlier to avoid congestion immediately before the start. For those coming by train, the connected railway stations Ulm and Neu-Ulm offer the possibility of a short ride by city buses – lines 5, 71 and 73 stop at the station "Arena", from where it is only a few minutes of easy walking to the entrance of the hall. Fans planning to stay overnight or extend their stay should definitely reserve accommodation close to Ratiopharm Arena in advance, because during the holiday period and sports events both hotels and apartments in the wider center of Neu-Ulm and Ulm fill up.

Experience for families, groups of friends and basketball fanatics

The match between ratiopharm ulm and Lietkabelis is not only a reason to check who will get closer to places leading to the playoffs, but also an excellent opportunity for a family outing or an evening with company. Ratiopharm Arena is a hall where account is taken of family sectors, catering offer and safety, so parents with children can carefree enjoy the match, cheering and halftime entertainment program. For groups of friends following the EuroCup throughout the whole season, this is a chance to make a step forward from virtual tracking of results and statistics towards a live experience – because nothing can replace the moment when the whole hall rises to its feet after a hit three-pointer in the last seconds of an attack. In addition, Neu-Ulm and Ulm offer enough bars, restaurants and cafes where before or after the match socializing can continue, analyzing what was seen and discussing who will in the end reach the EuroCup trophy and a place in the EuroLeague. That is exactly why buying tickets does not come down to only some twenty euros and one evening in the hall, but to a whole experience that begins with planning the trip, continues with searching for ideal accommodation in the host city and culminates with the moment when you enter Ratiopharm Arena and feel the smell of the parquet, rumors ahead of the match and the light buzz of fan excitement. For all who are thinking whether to go, the answer most often imposes itself – secure your tickets and experience the match firsthand.

The wider picture of the season: what victory or defeat mean for the continuation of the EuroCup

As the 2025/2026 season of the BKT EuroCup approaches its final phase, every match of the 12th round has a weight that transcends one evening gathering in the hall, and clashes like the one between ratiopharm ulm and Lietkabelis are particularly important because they include clubs fighting for survival in the race for places leading to spring. For Ulm, a victory would mean not only evening the ratio with the middle of the standings and continuing the positive trend after important victories in the Bundesliga and EuroCup, but also confirmation that the team is stable enough to lock the home court as a fortress where rarely anyone wins. Lietkabelis would, on the other hand, with an eventual surprise and away victory return hope in capital letters, because it would reduce the deficit to the middle of the table and send a message that the Lithuanian club does not give up despite a difficult schedule and a thin margin of error. For fans, regardless of whether they cheer for the home team, guests or simply love European basketball, this match therefore represents a perfect reason to mark the beginning of the new year with a top sports event. In such an atmosphere, in a city combining tradition and modernity, in a hall that is big enough to feel the "big stage", and compact enough that every reaction from the stands echoes on the parquet, one thing is certain – tickets for this meeting are more than a piece of paper or a QR code, they are an invitation to be there on January 2 at 19:00 where the EuroCup season gets its true shape. Therefore, if you want the new year to start under the sign of the best European club basketball, secure your tickets via the button below and reserve your place in Ratiopharm Arena while there are still some.
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Sources:
EuroCup / Euroleague Basketball – schedule, competition format and news about the 2025/2026 season.
Euroleague-standings.com – current standings of Group B in EuroCup 2025/2026 and team ratios.
Ratiopharm Ulm and Ratiopharm Arena – club and information pages with data about the hall, address and statistics of home matches.
Lietkabelis Panevezys – club and statistical pages (Eurobasket, RealGM…) with information about the roster and results.
Sports portals (Welt, Bild and others) – form of ratiopharm ulm and Lietkabelis ahead of the 12th round and match analyses.
Information portals about Neu-Ulm and the region on the Danube – historical and urban context of the host city and surroundings.

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