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Basketball – Europe - Eurocup - 2025/2026 season (13. round)
07. January 2026. 20:00h
Venezia vs Cluj-Napoca
Palasport Taliercio, Venecija, IT
2026
07
January
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EuroCup showdown in Venice that changes the group picture

The EuroCup in the 2025/2026 season brings a new test for both squads, and the match Venezia vs Cluj-Napoca is played as part of the 13th round, on 07.01.2026 at 20:00, hosted at the Palasport Taliercio hall, Via Vendramin, 10, Venice, IT. It is a time when the boundaries in the group are already clearly outlined between teams aiming for direct advancement and those fighting for every position, so fan interest logically grows day by day. Precisely for this reason, ticket sales ahead of such duels usually accelerate, because the audience wants to be part of an evening where both pressure and euphoria are felt, and every scoring run can change the mood in the stands. If you are planning to come, it is practical to react earlier: tickets for this event tend to become sought-after as soon as the match week approaches, especially when the stakes are visible on the table as well. The simplest way is to buy tickets via the button below, as it is expected that the available contingent will quickly stratify by prices and sectors, and the atmosphere in Taliercio is strongest when the hall is filled to the end.

Why the 13th round is so important in the EuroCup

In the EuroCup, the regular part of the season is built like a marathon in which every victory carries double value: it brings a point, but also creates "air" in the standings, especially as the group finish approaches. The competition format in the 2025/26 season clearly emphasizes that the six best from each group go further, while the first two positions from each group skip one round and go directly to the quarterfinals, which is a huge advantage due to freshness and roster planning. Teams from third to sixth place enter the round of 16 for a single game, and the home court advantage in the playoffs goes to the better-ranked one from the regular part, so every step is chased, not just the "line" of passing. That is why Venezia and U-BT Cluj-Napoca at this moment are not playing just for another result, but also for a potentially easier path in March and April, when the schedule becomes merciless and when one bad day can mean the end. In such a context, fan demand naturally grows: tickets are part of planning the entire trip, and tickets are increasingly taken in advance to avoid a situation where the best sectors disappear right in the match week.

Current group standings and what every victory brings

A look at the current standings shows how sensitive every evening in the EuroCup is: U-BT Cluj-Napoca is at a 7–5 record after 12 games played, with a total point difference of +42, while Umana Reyer Venice stands at 5–6 and a point difference of -7 after 11 games. Even more interestingly, the numbers reveal the style: Cluj has so far scored 1142 points and conceded 1100, which is about 95.2 scored and 91.7 conceded per game, while Venezia is at 935 scored and 942 conceded, or about 85.0 scored and 85.6 conceded. This suggests that the guests more often enter a "high rhythm" and exchange of baskets, while the host more often goes towards a more controlled tempo and defense per possession, although this varies depending on the availability of shooters and the state in the paint. In the standings, the home/away detail is especially important: Venezia is extremely solid at home in the group (4–1), but struggles away (1–5), while Cluj has a more balanced profile on the road too (3–2), and has already recorded one victory in overtime. That is why Taliercio becomes the host's key lever, and for the audience, it is an additional motive to catch tickets on time, because such matches are remembered for nuances and the "noise" from the stands in moments when the result is breaking.
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Venezia in Taliercio: home court as a strategic advantage

Umana Reyer Venice is building an identity in this group that is easiest to read through the contrast of home and guests: in Taliercio, the team is more stable, more concentrated, and defensively tougher, while on trips they more often fall into problems with rhythm, especially when the opponent catches a series of three-pointers or imposes aggressive offensive rebounding. Precisely for this reason, the match against U-BT Cluj-Napoca has additional weight, because the host realistically chases an opportunity to get closer to the zone leading towards the playoffs and to improve its "image" before the final rounds. In practice, this means that maximum energy will be sought in the first ten minutes, because Venezia most often looks best when it takes control of the tempo early and forces the opponent into attacks under pressure. In such a scenario, fans also become a factor, so ticket sales are not a secondary topic: a full hall increases intensity, and makes communication harder for opponents, especially in finishes when one attack is being defended or an action is being drawn after a time-out. If you want to feel that specific European basketball atmosphere in a smaller, loud hall, it is smart to sort out tickets earlier and leave yourself peace for arrival logistics.

Key players of the host and rotation width

Rosters in the EuroCup often decide matches because the rhythm of travel and injuries requires width, and Venezia has a combination of experienced Americans and a solid Italian core there, with a clear hierarchy in attack. On the list for the 2025–26 season, playmakers RJ Cole and Ky Bowman stand out, giving two different speeds of leading the attack, while Giovanni De Nicolao is an important stabilizer and the coach's "extended arm" in controlled finishes. On the outside positions, Denzel Valentine brings creation and shooting off the dribble, and Leonardo Candi brings energy and defensive aggression on the ball, which is crucial against guards who like to play in transition. In the paint, Chris Horton and Amedeo Tessitori are in charge of finishing around the rim and rebounding, alongside options like Alessandro Lever, and on the wings, Kyle Wiltjer and Jordan Parks give attack width: Wiltjer as a stretch option that punishes help, Parks as an athletic "two-way" profile that can switch and attack the closeout. All this suggests that Venezia will seek a match in which bench depth and runs from the bench change momentum, and for the audience, this means constant dynamics and a reason more to ensure tickets in advance, because such a roster often delivers several mini-explosions in one encounter.

Tactical points: paint, rebounding, and shooting under pressure

In the EuroCup, it is often seen that one dominant item can "break" a match, and with Venezia, that is usually rebounding and control of the paint, especially when Horton and company impose a physical tone. The host has already shown this season that they can make a difference on the board in a match where they broke the club record in rebounds against Hamburg, collecting as many as 56, which is a signal of how far they can go when they catch the right focus and the rotation is distributed without holes. Against U-BT Cluj-Napoca, this can be decisive because the guests like to play for a higher number of points and rely on guard pressure, and the host's defensive rebound is the first step to take away their transition. The second big point is shooting under pressure: Venezia has several players who can hit in a series, but Cluj will try to force the host to shoot over a hand and keep the ball in "comfort" zones on the perimeter as little as possible. In such conditions, the match gets that recognizable European dramaturgy – the audience raises noise after every offensive rebound, and every shot made with the expiration of the attack sounds twice as loud – and that is exactly why tickets for this event become part of the story about the atmosphere, and not just about sitting in the stand.
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca: offensive profile that tests every defense

U-BT Cluj-Napoca enters this match with a clear identity of a team that is not afraid of a high score and that has already shown that it can win away as well, which is one of the most reliable signs of quality in the EuroCup. Their 1142 points scored in 12 matches say that they continuously find ways to get to 90+ points, whether through early transition, or through pick and roll play in which guards read help and open up shooters in the corner. An important detail for this announcement is also their stability on the road (3–2), because that breaks the classic assumption that Taliercio will automatically "brake" the visiting attack, especially if Cluj enters with several hit three-pointers and forces the defense to spread out. Coach Mihai Silvășan has been building a roster through the last seasons that can play in multiple lineups, from smaller and faster to taller and stronger, and exactly that adaptability often decides European away matches. For a neutral fan, this is a guest profile that guarantees interest, so interest for cards naturally rises: the audience wants to see a clash of different styles, and tickets are an entry into an evening that easily slides into "run and gun" if shooting opens up.

Guard line of the guests and why it is crucial in Venice

Cluj additionally emphasized its idea of attack during the summer through bringing in Trey Woodbury, a guard who comes with EuroCup experience and who recorded double-digit performance alongside solid rebounding for an outside position in the previous season in the competition. In combination with Daron "Fatts" Russell and Iverson Molinar, the guests get three different profiles of creators: one explosive "change of pace" player, one rhythm controller who likes to attack the middle, and one combo-guard who can also play without the ball. Patrick Richard is important therein as an experienced figure who knows how to calm the team when the match goes into nervousness, and away, that is exactly often the difference between a "one-possession victory" and a defeat due to two bad decisions. Venezia will try to slow down that part of the game with switches and physical contact on the perimeter, but Cluj has a habit of quickly punishing even the smallest mistake in help, especially if the defense focuses too much on the first option. That is why this duel also offers pure tactical tension, and fan interest gets logic: people want to see how the home guards defend that wave, so it is not strange that ticket sales often accelerate exactly when talk begins about "matchups" on the ball.

Wings and centers: strength in multiple ways

Behind the guard noise stands a very concrete frontcourt picture as well: Cluj has wings and bigs in rotation who can play both with their back and face, and that is dangerous against teams that like to help from the corner. The list for the 2025–26 season, which is communicated through club information about the roster, highlights names like Saulius Kulvietis, Mitch Creek, Jeffery Taylor, Nathan Mensah, and Dušan Miletić, alongside options that cover multiple roles and give the coach freedom to adjust lineups according to how the match develops. In Taliercio, this will especially come to the fore in moments when Venezia tries to play "big" and close the paint: then Cluj can spread the floor with wings standing on the three-point line and attacking the closeout. On the other hand, if the host starts with a smaller lineup, the guests have tools to attack the rim and draw fouls, which is often the fastest way to silence the audience and knock energy out of the defense. Precisely that versatility of the guests makes the match unpredictable, so tickets for this event gain additional value – it is not about "one plan", but about a chess match with many moves and adjustments.
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How the match might develop and where the result "breaks"

In such encounters, the first five to seven minutes of the third quarter are often crucial, when it is seen who used halftime better for corrections and who has more energy for defensive pressure. If Venezia succeeds in locking the defensive rebound and forcing Cluj to play positional attack without easy points, the host gets a chance to lead the match into a rhythm that suits them more, with fewer possessions and greater value of every attack. If the guests, however, open with a three-pointer or two and gain confidence, it easily happens that the match turns into a series of "runs" in which the audience reacts to every basket as a mini-turning point. In that scenario, rotations and fouls play an important role: the first two quick fouls on a key big or guard change the game plan and open space for alternative lineups, and there Venezia's depth can be a factor. From the spectator's aspect, that is exactly the kind of match where it pays off to be in the hall, because television hardly conveys how energy changes after one stolen ball or offensive rebound. If you aim for the experience, it is reasonable to take tickets earlier and leave yourself peace, and on the day of the match just come early enough and immerse yourself in the atmosphere.

Palasport Taliercio: a hall that creates pressure

Palasport Taliercio is not a large arena in terms of capacity, but precisely that is its advantage: the stands are close to the court, the noise is "kept" inside, and every surge of the host sounds stronger than it would sound in a larger space. According to technical data from the city and the club, the capacity is 3509 seats, the hall has a parquet surface and its own parking, which is practical for those coming by car, while the location is strategically in the mainland part of Venice, in Mestre. Historically, the facility was built in 1978, later underwent renovations, and the wider sports context is additionally interesting because Mestre was among the host cities of EuroBasket 1979, which gives the hall a note of tradition too. For fans planning a trip, this is part of the charm: you come to a city that carries a global tourist stamp, and then enter a hall that is "working-class", loud, and focused on basketball, without superfluous spectacle. If you want to combine the match and a stay, it is useful to look at Accommodation near Palasport Taliercio in advance, because logistics in Venice and Mestre come together faster when it is known where one sleeps and how to get to the hall. In such a plan, tickets become the first item you sort out, and only then do you arrange the rest.

Arrival to the hall and practical information for fans

The address associated with this event and the entrance to the complex reads Palasport Taliercio, Via Vendramin, 10, Venice, IT, and precisely that point is the most important for navigation and planning arrival on time. If you are coming by car, club instructions describe arrival from the direction of via Orlanda (S.S. 14) or from the tangenziale di Mestre, with clear landmarks towards the area where the hall is located, and an additional advantage is that it is highlighted that the facility has its own parking, which reduces stress on the day of the match. For those relying on public transport, bus lines from the direction of Venice and from the direction of the Mestre railway station are mentioned, with a note that part of the way is a short walking section to the entrance, which is common for sports facilities in this part of the city. A practical tip is to come earlier, because in European matches entrances can be slower when checks are done and when the audience comes "in a wave" immediately before tip-off. If you are traveling from outside the city, it makes sense to review Accommodation offers in Venice and Mestre in advance, because then you can arrange arrival without haste, and save energy for the match. And of course, for the plan to make sense, ensure your tickets on time and click on the button marked  when it becomes available, because Taliercio with a capacity of 3509 seats is the type of hall where a good part of places "disappears" as soon as it is felt that the match is important.
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Venice and Mestre on match day: how to get the maximum out of the trip

The specialty of this away game or trip is that Venice as a city often requires a bit more planning than typical sports destinations, because part of the audience moves between the historic center and the mainland part, and travel time can vary depending on the slot and crowds. The club emphasizes that Taliercio is easily accessible both from the center of historic Venice and from the Mestre station, and the proximity of Marco Polo airport is also mentioned, which is useful for those coming by plane and wanting to avoid unnecessary transfers. If you come earlier during the day, it is a good idea to separate the "tourist" and "sports" part: walk, eat something, and then switch towards the hall early enough to pass the entrance without nervousness and find a seat. Precisely for this reason accommodation becomes an important part of the story, because staying overnight in the right area can shorten the way and leave more time for the basketball itself, so look at Accommodation for fans on match day and arrange a route that suits you best. When logistics are sorted, tickets and cards cease to be "just another obligation" and become a key part of the experience – from entering the hall to the first chanting. In such evenings, people most often remember details: the sound of the parquet, the reaction of the stands to an 8:0 run, and that tension when the result melts in the last two minutes.

Tickets and atmosphere: why increased interest is expected

When the importance of points, styles that promise an interesting match, and a specific hall of limited capacity are combined, you come to a simple fact: tickets for this event become sought-after because no one wants to stay outside the hall exactly on the evening when a "big" victory or turnaround can happen. Venezia looks like a different team at home than away, and Cluj is offensively strong enough to force the host to maximum concentration, which is a combination that regularly fills the stands and creates a real European atmosphere. Add to that that Taliercio holds 3509 spectators, so it is clear that the best positions are often distributed earlier, especially if announcements intensify in the days before the match and fan arrangements start. If you want to be part of the atmosphere, do not wait for the last moment: ticket sales are available, and buying tickets via the button below is the fastest way to catch a place that suits you and to think only about basketball on the day of the match. It is especially valid for those traveling and taking accommodation, because it is most pleasant to first lock in tickets, and then peacefully arrange the trip, transport, and arrival. Click on the button marked  as soon as you see it, ensure your tickets and come earlier to absorb the warm-up, the first reactions of the audience, and that feeling that the evening is just beginning, and the parquet is already "rattling" as if it were the playoffs.

Sources:
- Euroleaguebasketball.net (EuroCup Standings) – current standings, records, point difference, and home/away performance
- Euroleaguebasketball.net (EuroCup Competition Format 2025–26) – advancement rules, playoff phase schedule, and home court advantage
- Comune di Venezia (Palasport G. Taliercio) – address Via Vendramin 10, capacity 3509, and technical information (parking, dimensions)
- Reyer.it (Palasport Taliercio / Contatti) – description of the hall, capacity, location, and instructions on how to get there (car, bus)
- Reyer.it (Roster 2025–26) – list of players and coaching staff of Venezia
- Euroleaguebasketball.net (EuroCup News) – report on Reyer record rebounding against Hamburg and form context
- Euroleaguebasketball.net (EuroCup News) – news about the signing of Trey Woodbury for U-BT Cluj-Napoca
- U-BT.ro (Zona Transferurilor 2025–2026) – list of Cluj players by positions for the 2025–26 season
- Wikipedia – historical facts about Reyer Venezia and Palasport Taliercio (opened 1978, renovated 2012, EuroBasket 1979 host)
- Sofascore – basic data about the event (Venezia vs U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca, time and hall)

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