EuroLeague seventh round action underway

The seventh round of the 2026 EuroLeague season officially kicked off on October 21 with a match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Virtus Bologna in Sofia. Entering the game with identical 4-2 records, both teams sought to capitalize on their recent momentum, with Hapoel coached by Dimitris Itoudis coming off notable victories against Besiktas and Panathinaikos, while Alex Mumbru's Virtus side arrived boasting a four-game winning streak.

Following the opening fixture, the tournament continues on October 22 with a series of high-stakes matchups across Europe. The schedule includes a Turkish derby between Anadolu Efes and Besiktas, followed by Bayern Munich hosting the rising Dubai BC. Other key fixtures feature Maccabi Tel Aviv facing Real Madrid, a clash between Olimpia Milano and Barcelona, and the highly anticipated Serbian derby between Partizan and Red Star. The round concludes on October 23 with matches involving Zalgiris, ASVEL, Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, Paris, and Valencia.

These games are critical as teams aim to establish their positions in the standings early in the season. With several squads dealing with injuries—such as the absence of Tyler Ennis for Hapoel—and others looking to snap losing streaks, the upcoming days are expected to significantly impact the rankings.