PAOK defeats Panathinaikos to reach the Stoiximan Super Cup final

PAOK secured a dramatic 84-82 victory over Panathinaikos on September 26, 2026, advancing to the final of the Stoiximan Super Cup. The game, held in Peristeri, was decided in the final possession when Cedi Osman hit a buzzer-beater three-pointer. This play came immediately after Panathinaikos had taken a temporary lead through a basket by Sylvain Francisco. This match marked the first official game of the new season for PAOK.

This victory is significant for the Thessaloniki-based team, as it marks their first appearance in a domestic Greek final in seven years, following their 2019 Greek Cup final run. The club’s last major title victory dates back to the 1998-99 season when they won the Greek Cup against AEK. In recent years, PAOK has competed internationally, reaching two consecutive finals in the FIBA Europe Cup, where they were defeated by Bilbao.

PAOK will now face Olympiacos in the tournament final scheduled for September 27, 2026, at 20:00. This match represents a major early-season milestone for the team, which is now competing for its first domestic trophy in over two decades.