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Surne Bilbao vs PAOK Final: Miribilla Heats Up Before Tip-Off

The esplanade of the Bilbao Arena will host a Fan Zone two hours before the FIBA Europe Cup final, offering activities for all supporters.

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The FIBA Europe Cup final between Surne Bilbao and PAOK will kick off in Miribilla before the initial jump ball, with a Fan Zone set to energize supporters.

The FIBA Europe Cup final, pitting Surne Bilbao against PAOK this Wednesday, will effectively begin in Miribilla even before the opening tip-off. The 'men in black' must overcome the six-point lead the Greeks secured in Thessaloniki. To this end, the Bizkaia club has arranged everything for its fans to start building the atmosphere in a pre-game event reminiscent of last season's successful formula.
Thus, two hours before the match, at 6:00 PM, the esplanade of the Bilbao Arena will once again be filled with music and activities, with basketball taking center stage, as expected, in a Fan Zone that will energize the venue's surroundings until entry time. A DJ on a car for dancing, free popcorn for snacking, a large bar for drinks, and a tent with hoops to demonstrate shooting effectiveness will be available. However, the crown jewel of the Fan Zone will be a virtual reality gaming truck.

Sold Out: 10,000 Souls

In total, 10,000 people will cheer on Surne Bilbao in their quest to win their second European title, and to do so consecutively. Such is the anticipation to witness it live that all tickets for the Miribilla final sold out in just 10 minutes.
It is worth noting that this area will not only be available for those fortunate enough to have a ticket for the game, but any fan can enjoy the pre-game atmosphere of Bilbao Basket's third European final. In fact, it will be quite close to all those who will watch the final FIBA Europe Cup match on the giant screen to be set up at the Bizkaia fronton, just a few meters from ground zero. This free alternative will accommodate 2,000 supporters who missed out on seats at the Bilbao Arena.
PAOK supporters also purchased all available tickets in the visitor section of the Miribilla pavilion. This means approximately five hundred Greeks will be in the streets of Bilbao. This is roughly the same number that visited Bilbao last season. Although there was concern they might turn the pavilion's surroundings into a small inferno, as they often do in Thessaloniki, PAOK fans behaved exemplarily, with some even mingling with the 'men in black' supporters in the Fan Zone. As it should be.

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