Fenerbahce secures victory over Virtus Bologna in EuroLeague opener

Fenerbahce started their 2026 EuroLeague season with a 78-68 victory against Virtus Bologna at the renovated Ulker Sports Arena on September 25, 2026. Under the guidance of head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius, the hosts overcame a challenging opponent in a match that saw the lead change 15 times throughout the contest.

Fenerbahce maintained a steady advantage in the first period (23-17) while Virtus struggled with perimeter shooting. Although the game balanced out at halftime (39-38) and the visitors briefly took a seven-point lead in the third quarter (46-53), Fenerbahce responded with a decisive 13-0 run. Led by Horton-Tucker and late-game contributions from Forrest, the Turkish side regained control. Despite a brief Virtus lead at 63-64 in the 34th minute, Fenerbahce finished the game strong, sealing the 78-68 win. The referees for the match were Garcia, Jovcic, and Calic.