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EuroLeague (29. round)
25. February 2026. 20:00h
Žalgiris vs Olympiacos
Žalgirio Arena, Kaunas, LT
2026
25
February
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Tickets for Žalgiris – Olympiacos in EuroLeague, Round 29 basketball at Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas

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Spectacle in Kaunas: Žalgiris hosts Olympiacos in a battle for positions and prestige

The Žalgiris vs Olympiacos clash in Round 29 of the Basketball Europe EuroLeague season 2025/2026 brings a collision of teams that currently have very clear goals, but completely different starting positions in the standings. Olympiacos arrives in Kaunas as a club from the very top of the table, while Žalgiris is looking for a big night in front of its home crowd that regularly turns Žalgirio Arena into one of the loudest and most demanding arenas on the continent. The match is played at Žalgirio Arena at Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50, Kaunas, LT, and fan interest is traditionally high when an opponent of this renown comes to town. Ticket sales are available and increased demand is expected as the date approaches, because encounters like these often become the event of the night even outside the sporting context. Secure your tickets now and click the button labeled

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What the standings say and why this game matters more than one win

Ahead of Round 29, the standings context adds extra weight to every possession and every defensive rotation, because the gaps between places often decide a more favorable schedule and psychological momentum before the season’s finale. According to the current standings, Olympiacos is at the top with a record of 17 wins and 9 losses after 26 games played, while Žalgiris is in the upper half of the table with 15 wins and 12 losses after 27 games, positioned in a zone where any streak can move a team several places up or down. Such a picture means the visitor is not coming to defend status, but to confirm continuity, while the home side has the chance, with a big scalp, to further solidify ambition and standing in the fight for the best possible position. In practice, games like these often become a test of roster depth as well, because the season’s rhythm mercilessly punishes lapses in concentration and a short rotation, especially when playing against a team that knows how to control the tempo. That is why tickets for this event become more than a match ticket, because fans often want to be part of a night in which the standings can break in the home team’s favor. Tickets for this matchup disappear quickly, so buy your tickets in time via the button below.
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Form trends and playing styles that set the night’s rhythm

This pairing in seasonal averages suggests a high-intensity game, with offensive production at the very top level of the competition, but also clear differences in how points are generated. Žalgiris, according to the season comparison data, scores 88.8 points per game, while Olympiacos has 89.2, which on paper looks almost identical, but behind those numbers lie differences in offensive structure and possession quality. In the overall efficiency index, Olympiacos is at a higher level with an average PIR of 107.8 versus Žalgiris’s 99.9, which often means the visitors have more stable solutions when the game is on the line. Rebounding control stands out in particular, where Olympiacos grabs more total rebounds per game, as well as more offensive rebounds, which can be crucial in Kaunas if the home team allows second chances. In shooting, an interesting contrast emerges because Žalgiris has a higher three-point percentage this season, while Olympiacos shoots better from two-point range, so the duel between perimeter play and play around the rim will be a constant theme. Fans who secure tickets often get the most precisely in such tactical clashes, because every detail—from switches to protecting the paint—becomes part of a big sports story.

Stars of the night and roles that can change the course of the game

In games of this profile, individual quality often turns into runs the crowd remembers, and this season both teams have players whose impact goes beyond classic statistics. According to the data for this matchup, Žalgiris’s top player is Sylvain Francisco with an average of 20.5 PIR, which speaks to his ability to create, score, and dictate the offensive rhythm at key moments at the same time. On the opposite side stands Sasha Vezenkov as Olympiacos’s top player with 23.1 PIR, positioning him among the most influential figures in the competition and making him a constant threat regardless of the defensive plan. Their head-to-head duel is not only a question of who will score more, but also who will force the opponent into adjustments, because any extra defensive help opens space for teammates. That is exactly why Žalgiris in Kaunas often seeks moments when the crowd pulls the team through a series of defensive possessions, and tickets then become entry into an experience that television cannot fully convey. Buying tickets for such a game is also a decision for many to witness a duel of players who can flip the momentum of the entire night with a single move.

Head-to-head meetings: a streak that pressures the home side and fuels the visitor’s confidence

The history of recent meetings between Žalgiris and Olympiacos further raises the stakes in Kaunas, because results from the past years create a clear narrative the home team wants to break. In the display of the last five head-to-head games, Žalgiris is on a 0–5 run, and the specific results show that Olympiacos found ways to win both in Kaunas and in Piraeus, often with a noticeable margin in the closing stages. Such statistics do not have to decide the new game, but they create a psychological frame, especially if the visitors impose the tempo early and force the home team into tough shots. On the other hand, Žalgiris can draw motivation from the fact that every streak ends eventually, and the home arena is an environment where such breaks happen most often, especially when the crowd senses the game is on the edge of a turnaround. In that sense, tickets also carry an extra emotion, because fans are not just coming to watch basketball but to participate in an attempt to change the trend against a great rival. When ticket sales heat up for a night like this, it is usually a sign that Kaunas expects a memorable game, regardless of the cold numbers from the past.
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Tactical breaking points: rebounding, pace, and shot selection

If a simple summary is sought of what can decide the matchup, then it is three items: rebounding control, discipline in transition, and shot quality in moments when defenses tighten around the rim. Season statistics suggest Olympiacos has an advantage on the offensive glass, which is especially dangerous on the road because every extra possession dampens the arena’s energy and increases frustration among home fans. Žalgiris, on the other hand, can rely on a very good three-point shot this season, but such a strategy requires patience, good ball movement, and avoiding rushed attempts after the visitors’ first defensive reaction. In two-point shooting percentage, the advantage is on Olympiacos’s side, which often means the visitors have a more stable solution when the game slows and turns into offense against a set defense. In assists, Olympiacos is also at a higher level, so Žalgiris will have to disrupt passing lanes and force the opponent into isolations that are not the first choice. For fans who secure tickets, such details become visible already in the opening minutes, because from the way the teams protect the paint and close out on shots, you can immediately see who is more ready to impose the plan.

Rosters and rotation depth: who has more answers when the game becomes physical

In the season’s final stretch, especially in the rhythm of European competition, bench depth often determines whether a team will keep energy in the fourth quarter or fall into empty minutes the opponent punishes with a run. Žalgiris this season has a combination of domestic leaders and international reinforcements, and among the recognizable names stand out Azuolas Tubelis, Sylvain Francisco, Laurynas Birutis, Moses Wright, Deividas Sirvydis, Ignas Brazdeikis, Dustin Sleva, Edgaras Ulanovas, Dovydas Giedraitis, Maodo Lo, and Nigel Williams-Goss, giving the coach the possibility of different lineups depending on the matchup. Olympiacos, meanwhile, brings a roster full of experience and toughness, with names like Thomas Walkup, Tyler Dorsey, Evan Fournier, Sasha Vezenkov, Nikola Milutinov, Alec Peters, Shaquielle McKissic, Tyson Ward, and Kostas Papanikolaou, suggesting the visitors can play both big and small, depending on where they recognize the opponent’s weakness. It is precisely such rosters that produce games in which roles change from possession to possession, so someone who is a third option in the first quarter can become crucial late due to fouls, fatigue, or tactical adjustment. That is why a ticket to this event is also a ticket to a chess match in which moves are made in real time, in front of the crowd’s eyes. When ticket buying follows such a story about rosters, fans usually want to be part of a night in which it becomes clear who has the depth for a big result.

Žalgirio Arena as a factor: noise, rhythm, and pressure on the visitors

Žalgirio Arena is not just the venue, but an active participant in the game, because the way the crowd in Kaunas reacts often changes players’ energy, especially in runs of defensive possessions and after big threes. According to information from the arena itself, it is the largest multifunctional arena in the Baltic states and the home of the club Žalgiris Kaunas, with a history strongly connected to the city’s identity and sporting tradition. The arena opened on 18 August 2011, and over the years it has hosted a number of major events, including the EuroLeague Final Four in May 2023, which brought a wave of international fans to Kaunas and further cemented the city’s reputation as a basketball hub. In the numbers section, the attendance record of 20,517 spectators at a concert stands out, as well as more than 900,000 visitors per season and an average of more than 300 events per year, which speaks to the logistical and organizational strength of the location. Such an environment explains why ticket sales for big games in Kaunas are often a story in themselves, because fans know a ticket also means entry into an atmosphere that can swallow even the most experienced visitor. Buy tickets via the button below and secure a seat in an arena that has shown more than once that it can be a decisive factor.
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Kaunas and the city context: the game as an evening event on Nemunas Island

The location of Žalgirio Arena on Nemunas Island gives the game an additional dimension, because going to the match is not only a sporting outing, but also part of the city rhythm in which fans flow toward the bridges and the riverside, creating a recognizable scene before tip-off. The arena itself emerged from a project that began in 2008 with the symbolic laying of the cornerstone, and later received a name that connects the club, the city, and tradition, so even today it is experienced as the natural center of major gatherings. On Euro game nights, Kaunas lives differently, because restaurants and cafés are full of conversations about lineups, matchups, and form, and the streets leading to the arena become part of the fan ritual. That is also why tickets are sought not only among local fans, but also among travelers who want to experience the reputation of the Kaunas ambience talked about across Europe. In such a context, the clash with Olympiacos takes on the character of an event planned in advance, because no one wants to risk tickets disappearing at the last moment. When the lights come on in the arena and warmups begin, the city usually already knows it is in for a night that will be discussed the next day at every turn.

Practical arrival information: entrances, traffic, and the night’s timeline

For visitors arriving from outside Kaunas or coming to a game in this arena for the first time, it is useful to plan arrival earlier, because high attendance often means heavier traffic around Nemunas Island and a slower exit after the final whistle. The arena’s arrival information emphasizes that during major events, access to certain parking lots may be restricted, and public transport is recommended to avoid queues and waiting. The arena states that from several key bus stops it takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes on foot to reach the venue, which in practice enables a stress-free arrival with a pleasant walk to the entrances. After the event, according to visitor information, traffic may be temporarily held so pedestrians can safely cross the bridges off the island, so leaving by car can take time, especially when the arena is full. That is precisely why tickets also have a logistical dimension, because those who plan in time usually plan their arrival as well, securing a calm pre-game preparation instead of rushing in the last minutes. Ticket sales are available, and clicking the

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How the game can unfold: scenarios the crowd most often recognizes first

In Kaunas, the crowd often recognizes very early whether the game is heading toward the visitor’s controlled tempo or the home team’s surge fueled by the stands’ energy, and that intuitive assessment can prove accurate already by the middle of the second quarter. If Olympiacos imposes its game through rebounding and precise passing, the game can enter a phase in which the home team must chase the score and take greater shooting risks, opening transition and easier points for the visitors. If Žalgiris catches rhythm from the perimeter and strings together defensive possessions without allowing second-chance opportunities, the arena usually explodes on every steal and every three that flips momentum, shifting the pressure to the visitors. In that environment, stars like Francisco and Vezenkov become both the tactical and emotional center, because any run by them can change how defenses react and how much help is risked. In the final minutes, calmness at the free-throw line and offensive decision-making often decide it, and it is exactly in those moments that the value of the home crowd pushing the team to one more defensive stand is felt the most. Those who want to see how such moments are born usually do not wait for the last week, because tickets for such a game have a demand rhythm that follows the opponent’s importance and the standings.

Fan interest and atmosphere: why tickets are sought even when no one talks about the table

There are games followed because of calculations, and there are games followed because of the feeling something special will happen, and Žalgiris vs Olympiacos in Kaunas often belongs to this second group. Home fans have a reputation for turning every big night into a shared event, with a cheering rhythm that lasts from warmups to the last defensive stand, and players often say that in that arena the pressure is felt even when the visitors are leading. Olympiacos is a club whose arrival always draws attention due to a recognizable identity and a habit of behaving in big games as if it is playing at home, making the contrast of styles and mentalities especially interesting to neutral viewers. In such an environment, ticket sales become an indicator of how the city is breathing, because demand is tied not only to the result but also to the night’s experience, fan meetups, travel, and the sports ritual. Tickets for this event are sought because the arena offers a sense of closeness to the court, and every scoring run is literally heard and seen from the stands, enhancing the experience of every possession. Secure your tickets in time and click the button labeled

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Event details and a reminder for visitors

The Žalgiris vs Olympiacos game is played as part of the Basketball Europe EuroLeague season 2025/2026, Round 29, and tip-off is scheduled in an evening slot that traditionally brings full intensity and maximum audience attention. The venue is Žalgirio Arena, Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50, Kaunas, LT, and organizationally it is advisable to arrive earlier to avoid congestion on the approaches and to pass entrance checks calmly. Fans arriving from outside Kaunas often combine the trip with an earlier city visit, because Nemunas Island and its surroundings offer a pleasant walk before the game, and the arena itself is a landmark that is hard to miss. Given the opponent’s profile and the importance of points in this part of the season, increased interest is expected, so buying tickets in advance reduces the risk of being left without the seat you want. Ticket sales are available via the button below, and the simplest path to purchase is clicking the button labeled

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Sources:
- Euroleaguebasketball.net, Game Center for Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olympiacos Piraeus (season comparison, top players, last five head-to-head games)
- Euroleaguebasketball.net, Standings (current standings and team records in the 2025–26 season)
- Zalgirioarena.lt, About arena (arena history, opening in 2011, Final Four 2023, attendance figures and events)
- Zalgirioarena.lt, Getting to arena and Visit (arrival recommendations, public transport, traffic and organization after the event)
- Be-Basketball.com, Zalgiris Kaunas roster 2025–2026 (roster and players overview)
- RealGM.com, Olympiacos roster 2025–2026 (roster and key names overview)

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