EASL’s Final Four 2025 will be held from March 7 to 9 at Studio City Macau, showcasing championship hopefuls in Asia’s premier basketball league.
East Asia Super League (EASL) will host the EASL Final Four 2025 in Macau SAR for the first time, underscoring the league's commitment to expanding its presence in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
On Friday, March 7, 2025, the top four teams will compete in the semifinals, with the winners
advancing to the championship game on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The losing teams from the
semifinals will face off in the third-place match. Tickets will go on sale on February 7 at 12 p.m. CST
through Studio City Macau’s official website at https://www.studiocity-macau.com/en.
The EASL Champions will claim a prize purse of US $1 million, while the runner-up will receive US
$500,000, and the third-place team will earn US $250,000. This historic event will be held at Melco
Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio City Event Center.
"EASL is beyond excited to announce that the EASL Final Four 2025 will be held in Macau SAR, a
region that has become a cornerstone of our expansion in the GBA," EASL Chief Executive Officer
Henry Kerins said.
"This milestone reflects our deep commitment to the region and to showcasing
premium basketball as a driver of economic growth, cultural vitality, and community engagement.
Macau’s modern infrastructure and passionate fan base make it the perfect destination to host this
high-stakes event, and we can’t wait to see the energy it will bring to the region."
In Group A, Japan B.League defending champions Hiroshima Dragonflies rule with a 4-1 record. P. League+ runners-up Taoyuan Pauian Pilots and Hong Kong A1 Division Championship champions Eastern both have three wins each.
Taoyuan though has the edge with one loss.
The San Miguel Beermen are already eliminated from playoff contention with five straight losses.
In Group B, B.League runners-up Ryukyu Golden Kings are at the top with a 4-1 record. The Macau Black Bears are second with a 3-3 tally, while the New Taipei Kings are third at 2-2.
The Meralco Bolts are fourth with a 2-2 tally.
Macau SAR is a key destination in the Greater Bay Area, known for its modern infrastructure and
strong sports scene. With excellent travel connections and top-notch hospitality, it has become an
ideal location for major events, offering both convenience and a unique cultural atmosphere.
"Melco and Studio City are committed to offering innovative and inspirational tourism and
entertainment experiences to residents and guests from around the world," Senior Vice President of
Melco and Property General Manager of Studio City Kevin Benning said.
"We are thrilled to be collaborating with EASL to bring such top-tier Asian basketball matchups once more to Studio City Event Center. We look forward to continuing our support for EASL in elevating Asian basketball in
the Greater Bay Area."
Following a highly successful inaugural season, EASL is poised to further solidify its position as Asia's
premier basketball league, once again crowning the region's top team. This marks the continued
growth of EASL as a defining force in determining Asia’s top basketball champion year after year.
EASL is also proud to highlight Spalding and Jeju Samdasoo as two of its main sponsors for the
season. Spalding, a long-time partner of EASL, continues to provide official basketballs for all 34
games this season, further cementing its role as a trusted partner across the league’s major markets.
Meanwhile, Jeju Samdasoo has served as the league's official water partner throughout the 2024-25 season in all participating markets except Okinawa, Japan, and Macau SAR, ensuring players and fans
stay refreshed with premium bottled water.