Overview

• Valencia Basket defeated Virtus Bologna 103-94 in the arena’s first official game, moving to 2-0 in the EuroLeague.
• Sergio de Larrea led the hosts with 23 points on 5-of-7 from three as coach Pedro Martínez emphasized sustaining performance beyond the opening buzz.
• Opening day included a fan zone from 17:00 and a 19:50 ceremony hosted by Arturo Valls, with strong turnout anchored by roughly 11,000 season-ticket holders.
• Club patron Juan Roig, who financed the approximately €400 million project, addressed supporters during the inauguration.
• Operations face early tests with Quevedo’s October 25 concert followed by two Valencia Basket games on October 26, coinciding with the city’s half marathon, as clubs also coordinate security measures for mid-October fixtures involving Israeli teams.