Cedevita Olimpija hosts Umana Reyer in important EuroCup clash

The basketball players of Cedevita Olimpija will face an important Round 7 BKT EuroCup matchup against Umana Reyer on Wednesday at 18:30 in Stožice Arena. Tickets for the game are still available at vstopnice.olimpija.com, and a lively evening is ahead — the fourth edition of Student Night is here, which means plenty of fun activities … Continued

Cedevita Olimpija is preparing for one of its most important home games in the first half of the EuroCup Regular Season. On Wednesday at 18:30, the Venetian team Umana Reyer comes to Ljubljana, just behind the Dragons in Group A standings. After six games, Ljubljana’s side holds a 4–2 record, while Venezia stands at 3–3 — the same as Cluj, BAXI Manresa, and Neptunas.

Both teams enter this matchup with strong momentum from their previous EuroCup games. Venezia crushed Hamburg 90–55 at home for their second straight win, while the Dragons snapped a two-game EuroCup losing streak with a 93–87 road victory over Cluj in Romania.

Since 2021, the teams have faced off eight times in the EuroCup, with the head-to-head record perfectly balanced at 4–4. This season, however, both victories have gone to Cedevita Olimpija.

To avoid traffic congestion in the Stožice garage, fans are encouraged to arrive early — at least 45 minutes before usual — and to use public transportation. With a valid game ticket, you can ride Ljubljana’s public buses for free three hours before and after the game.

If you’re coming by car, please use nearby parking areas (Žale I–V, Kranjčeva, Gosarjeva). The arena garage will be open until all limited spaces are filled.

TICKETS

Tickets are available at vstopnice.olimpija.com, Eventim Slovenia, and at all Petrol gas stations across the country.
Students can get tickets for a special price of €5, which includes a 1+1 drink offer.

The ticket office and arena gates open at 18:30. The NLB “Fast Entry” will again be available — fans who show their NLB bank card can enter the arena more quickly.

GAME ACTIVITIES

Alongside the EuroCup action, Student Night Vol. 4 returns to Stožice — one of the most popular and anticipated events of the season! The stands will once again be filled with students who love basketball, music, socializing, and the unique energy of the Dragon’s Den. The fan zone opens at 17:30.

Student Night is for all young fans who want to combine their passion for sports with the city’s social vibe. The pre-game fan zone begins 60 minutes before tip-off, featuring fun activities, prize games, and great music to get everyone hyped up before the action starts.

Special student offer: €5 ticket with 1+1 drink, exclusive activations, and the chance to meet fellow Dragon fans. A DJwill keep the Green Ring lively, and after the final buzzer, the after party continues at Aula Café, keeping the celebration going late into the night.

This event wouldn’t be possible without our partners — the main partner Union, and Cedevita, Cockta, Skupina Povezani, and Aula Café.

Student Night remains a beloved tradition that brings together basketball, music, and friendship. Don’t miss your chance to join the hottest student section in town and create an unforgettable atmosphere with the Dragons!

FAN ZONE & GAME ENTERTAINMENT

Before and during the game against Venezia, everything around Stožice will be about good vibes, prizes, and fan energy! Cedevita Olimpija has prepared a rich entertainment program for fans of all ages — from kids to those who like to test their luck or creativity.

Before tip-off, the fan zone will offer entertainment for all generations, with a DJ, shooting challenges, coloring sheets with “first game” diplomas for the youngest, and poster-making stations for fans to create banners supporting their favorite players.

At the Cedevita corner, fans can take part in prize games, while Spar’s Wheel of Fortune offers more rewards. Hekawill host its own prize games, and Pleško Cars / Renault will showcase electric mini cars and a driving track, with a raffle for a weekend with a Renault R4 or R5.

Sole Cleanic will provide shoe cleaning for a perfect look, while fans can try the “Score or Not” challenge. A special Onkoman silhouette will be available for photos — post your picture and tag @kkcedevitaolimpija and @onkoman.sito enter the draw for two tickets for the Hamburg game. Various student organizations will also take part, bringing extra color and creativity to the event.

During the game, the excitement continues:

Between the first and second quarter: Heka’s raffle for a signed jersey
At halftime: Triglav Insurance half-court shot for €5,000
Third & fourth quarters: Spar free throw contest
Throughout the game: Bunker Barbers T-shirt giveaways, including one signed by the players!

TV BROADCAST

The Round 7 EuroCup matchup between Cedevita Olimpija and Umana Reyer will be broadcast live on Šport TV 1.
The studio show begins at 17:45.

QUOTES BEFORE THE GAME

Zvezdan Mitrović, head coach:
“We’re facing Venezia, an excellent team playing great basketball lately. They’re coming to Stožice after two EuroCup wins in a row. Early in the season, they struggled a bit, but now they’re showing their true quality. They have a lot of offensive talent, a serious budget, a great head coach, and a well-built roster. This will be a big challenge for us — we only have two days to recover from the game against Vienna and prepare for Wednesday. We’ll see if any of our injured players can return, though I doubt it — but let’s wait and see. Right after the Vienna game, I congratulated the players for their attitude, and now our focus is fully on Venezia. They’re very talented offensively, so we’ll need to be sharp.”

Jaka Blažič, captain:
“We’re already focused on the game against Venezia. Our goal is to collect as many wins as possible and secure a strong position in the group. Venezia is a very talented team, so we must prepare well and stay disciplined on defense if we want another EuroCup win.”

Miha Cerkvenik:
“We started this four-game home stretch with a win over Vienna, which gives us confidence for the next games in Stožice. We know tough opponents are coming, and we want to show character and protect our home court. Venezia is a difficult opponent with a lot of individual quality — every player can attack one-on-one, so our defensive principles will be key. Defense will be the key to victory. Venezia plays physically, so we know it’ll be a battle, but I believe we’ll be ready and give our best to win at home. Hopefully, many fans join us — it’s always great to play in front of full stands; it makes things tougher for our opponents, too.”

GAME PREVIEW

Umana Reyer, coached by Neven Spahija, opened the EuroCup season with losses to Aris and Bahçeşehir, then bounced back with a strong home win over Neptunas and a close defeat in Cluj. Recently, they’ve beaten Śląsk Wrocław and Hamburg, both convincingly.

Their scoring is well-distributed — only Kyle Wiltjer (12.7 ppg) and RJ Cole (11.8 ppg) average double figures, while Chris Horton stands out as their most efficient player with 9.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and a performance index of 18.0. Venezia is one of only six EuroCup teams averaging at least 90 points per game.

After a slow start to the season, Venezia is in red-hot form — before coming to Ljubljana, they recorded five straight wins in all competitions. Over the weekend, they defeated Udine (94–87) and Sassari (89–76) in the Italian league, with Jordan Parks leading the way with 21 points against Sassari.

Cedevita Olimpija also enters the game on a two-game winning streak — after the road win in Cluj, they returned home and dominated Vienna 86–59. After a slow start, Zvezdan Mitrović’s team took control in the second quarter and never looked back. Umoja Gibson led the team with 22 points, while captain Jaka Blažič added 14.

BKT EUROCUP – REGULAR SEASON, ROUND 7

Stožice Arena (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Wednesday, November 12, 18:30
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA – UMANA REYER VENICE

LOOKING AHEAD

This is the first of four consecutive home games for Cedevita Olimpija. After Wednesday’s clash, the Dragons will quickly return to action — next up is Crvena zvezda Meridianbet on Monday, November 17, at 17:00, followed by another EuroCup home game against Hamburg less than 72 hours later.