The sea is part of the tournament
Zelena Laguna sits on a green peninsula just outside Porec, with pine shade reaching all the way down to the beaches. Between games, players swim, walk and rest instead of sitting on a bus.
6th edition
26 to 29 March 2027
Zelena Laguna, Porec, Croatia
Adria BasketballYouth Tournament
Europe's youth basketball festival on the Adriatic
Four days of international basketball for girls and boys. U13, U14, U16 and U18 for boys, U14, U16 and U18 for girls, inside a beachfront resort in Porec, Croatia.
300teams so far
3600+players
18countries worldwide
4guaranteed games per team
Video
See what four days in Porec look like
The 2026 edition, from the first tip-off to the last trophy.
Adria Basketball
Why clubs come back every Easter
Adria Basketball is not a weekend in a sports hall. It is a basketball festival where the tournament, the hotel and the beach share one address.
A genuinely international field
Since 2022 more than 300 teams from 18 countries have played here. No more than 3 teams from the same country are allowed per division, so your players face opponents they would never meet at home.
One base, the whole tournament
Every team sleeps in Zelena Laguna, so between games there is real time to rest and enjoy the resort and the beach outdoors. The main hall is a short walk away, and a bus brings you to the two halls in town.
Two levels, so every team gets real games
Each age group is split into ELITE and COMPETITION. You choose the level yourself, so the games are as competitive as possible.
Tournament
Boys and girls, U13 to U18
Seven competitions across four days. Teams choose their own strength level when they register.
Boys
- U13born 2014 and younger
- U14born 2013 and younger
- U16born 2011 and younger
- U18born 2009 and younger
Girls
- U14born 2013 and younger
- U16born 2011 and younger
- U18born 2009 and younger
ELITE
For teams competing in the top tier at home, or any team with the strength and the appetite to play against the best in the field.
COMPETITION
For teams that do not play at the highest level in their own league and want a weekend of even, competitive games against teams like them.
- The strength level is your choice, not a condition set by the organiser. You select it on the registration form.
- Each division needs at least 5 registered teams. If a category does not reach that number, ELITE and COMPETITION are merged into a single division.
- A maximum of 3 teams from the same country per division, for example 3 teams from one country in U13 ELITE Boys.
- A club may enter a maximum of 2 teams in the same age group and the same division.
Girls
A real girls tournament, not an afterthought
Girls compete at U14, U16 and U18 in their own ELITE and COMPETITION divisions, on the same courts, with the same officials, the same medals and the same trophies as the boys. Every girls team is guaranteed four games and plays with a size 6 ball under FIBA rules.
Register a girls team
FIBA
Format and rules
Games are played under FIBA rules and the rules of the Croatian Basketball Federation. Every team is guaranteed four games regardless of age group or format.
4 guaranteed games
Every team, every category, whatever the number of entries. The format adapts to the field, the guarantee does not change.
4 x 8 minutes, stop time
The clock stops at every interruption: out of bounds, fouls, free throws and time-outs. Half time is 3 minutes, breaks between quarters 1 minute.
Overtime 3 minutes
Played under FIBA rules in every deciding game. More than one overtime period may be played until there is a winner.
3 time-outs per game
Three in total per game, including overtime. Time-outs not used in regulation carry over into overtime.
Size 7 and size 6
Boys play with a size 7 ball in all age groups, girls with a size 6. Official game balls are provided by the organiser.
Full officiating crew
Two referees, a scorekeeper and a timekeeper at every game, plus medical staff in the hall and live score for every court.
How the standings are decided
When teams finish on the same number of wins, these criteria apply in order.
- Number of winsMore wins ranks higher
- Point differential across all group gamesPoints scored minus points conceded, with no cap
- Points scored across all group gamesHigher total ranks higher
- Head to headApplied only between the tied teams
- Drawing of lotsConducted by the organiser
Competition formats
The format follows the number of teams registered in each division.
| Teams | How it is played |
|---|---|
| 5 | Single round robin, everyone plays everyone. Final standings come straight from the criteria above. |
| 6 | Two groups of 3, then a placement group for 1st to 3rd and one for 4th to 6th. |
| 8 | Two groups of 4 round robin, then knock-out crossovers for every placing from 1st to 8th. |
| 9 | Three groups of 3, then placement groups for 1st to 3rd, 4th to 6th and 7th to 9th. |
| 12 | Four groups of 3, then semi-finals and finals for places 1 to 8, with crossovers for 9th to 12th. |
- Arrival at the game: Teams must be on court at least 15 minutes before tip-off. A team that does not appear forfeits 0:20.
- The organiser may adjust the schedule for operational reasons and will notify teams in advance. Objections are resolved by the tournament technical delegate, whose decision is final.
Zelena Laguna
Porec and Zelena Laguna
Zelena Laguna lies just outside Porec on a green peninsula covered in natural shade, right down to the beaches that surround it. The hotels sit directly on landscaped beachfront, and Porec itself is one of the best known tourist towns in Croatia, full of history at every corner.
Games inside the resort
The Intersport sports centre is a few minutes walk from the hotels. Two more halls, OS Finida and Veli Joze, are 10 and 5 minutes away by bus.
Sea at the doorstep
Beaches, promenades and pine woods start where the hotel gardens end. Free afternoons are spent outside, not in a hotel lobby.
A town worth the trip
Porec has a UNESCO listed basilica, a Roman street plan and a seafront old town. Plenty for parents and siblings travelling with the team.
The three halls
- Intersport sports centre, inside Zelena Lagunaa few minutes on foot
- Sports hall, OS Finida, Porec10 minutes by bus
- Veli Joze sports centre, Porec5 minutes by bus
Getting there
Distance by road from the nearest airports.
- Pula
PUY60 km - Trieste
TRS130 km - Ljubljana
LJU177 km - Venezia
VCE229 km - Zagreb
ZAG252 km
Accommodation
Every team stays inside the Zelena Laguna resort. Players are accommodated in twin or quad rooms, coaches in twin rooms, and the price includes full board with a buffet at every meal.
- 3 nights, first meal dinner on arrival, last meal lunch on departure
- Full board, buffet
- Players in twin or quad rooms
- Coaches in twin rooms
26 to 29 March 2027
Programme
Four days, from check-in to the trophy ceremony.
26Mar 2027
Arrival and first games
- Check-in at the hotel and team registration
- Collection of the schedule and tournament information
- First games on the schedule, afternoon and evening
27Mar 2027
Group stage
- Group games across all three halls
- Live score and standings updated through the day
28Mar 2027
Groups and placement round
- Morning: remaining group games
- Afternoon: placement round begins
29Mar 2027
Finals and awards
- Placement and final games
- Trophy ceremony, medals and individual awards
- Hotel check-out after lunch
- Games are played at the Intersport centre inside the resort, at OS Finida and at the Veli Joze sports centre.
Packages
Packages
One price per person, covering the whole stay. Choose your hotel category when you register.
2 star hotel
Delfin
Player265EURper person
Staff225EURper person
3 star hotel
Plavi, Istra, Gran Vista, Zorna
Player290EURper person
Staff250EURper person
4 star hotel
Albatros, Molindrio
Player340EURper person
Staff300EURper person
Included in every package
- 3 nights in a twin or quad room inside Zelena Laguna
- Full board, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Tourist tax and VAT
- Minimum 4 games, with two referees and support staff at each
- Medical staff present at every game
- Live score and published results
- Medals and trophies for the best teams and players
- Tournament staff available 24 hours
Team numbers and discounts
- Expected squad size is 12 players, the maximum is 16.
- Every registered team receives one free place for a coach, provided the team arrives with at least 12 people paying for a package.
- Bus drivers receive 25% off the staff package per team of at least 12 players. A club arriving with 4 teams and at least 48 players therefore covers the driver in full.
- The driver discount applies only if the club selects the option saying it does not need local transfers. Clubs choosing local bus transfers to games pay the full staff package for drivers.
- Maximum 4 staff per team. Staff means coaches, assistant coaches, physiotherapists, team managers and drivers.
Booking and payment
- After you register we send you the offer and the contract with all package terms.
- A deposit of 60 EUR per player is paid by bank transfer at the time of booking.
- The balance is due by 15 March 2027.
- Registration closes on 1 February 2027, or earlier if the tournament fills up. Places are limited.
Porec
Four days in Porec
Photographs from previous editions of the tournament.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not answered here, write to us and you will have a reply the same day.
Which youth basketball tournament in Europe is held at Easter 2027?
The Adria Basketball Youth Tournament runs from 26 to 29 March 2027 in Porec, Croatia, over the Easter holidays. It is the 6th edition and it is open to boys U13, U14, U16 and U18 and girls U14, U16 and U18 from any country.
Is there a basketball tournament for girls in Europe at Easter 2027?
Yes. Girls compete at U14, U16 and U18, each split into ELITE and COMPETITION divisions, with the same guarantees as the boys: four games, full officiating crews, medals and trophies. Girls play with a size 6 ball.
How many games does each team play?
Every team is guaranteed four games, whatever the age group and whatever the number of entries in the division. The competition format adapts to the number of teams so that the guarantee always holds.
What is included in the price?
Three nights of full board inside the Zelena Laguna resort, tourist tax and VAT, and all tournament costs including referees, timekeepers, medical staff, live score, medals and trophies. Travel to Porec is not included.
Which age groups can register?
Boys U13, U14, U16 and U18, girls U14, U16 and U18. For the 2027 edition that means players born in 2014 and younger for U13, 2013 and younger for U14, 2011 and younger for U16, and 2009 and younger for U18.
Where do the teams stay?
All teams stay inside the Zelena Laguna resort in Porec, in 2, 3 or 4 star hotels operated by Plava Laguna. You choose the category when you register. Players are in twin or quad rooms, coaches in twin rooms.
Do we need our own bus?
No. The main hall is a few minutes walk from the hotels, and the organiser arranges bus transfers to the two halls in town. Clubs arriving with their own bus can select the option saying they do not need local transfers and qualify for the driver discount.
What rules are the games played under?
FIBA rules and the rules of the Croatian Basketball Federation. Four quarters of 8 minutes with stop time, 3 time-outs per team per game, 3 minute overtime, and two referees plus a scorekeeper and a timekeeper at every game.
How do we register and when is the deadline?
Fill in the form on this page. Registration closes on 1 February 2027 or earlier if the tournament fills up. After registering you receive the offer and contract, pay a deposit of 60 EUR per player, and settle the balance by 15 March 2027.
Which airport is closest to Porec?
Pula is the closest at around 60 km, followed by Trieste at 130 km, Ljubljana at 177 km, Venice at 229 km and Zagreb at 252 km. Most teams travel by bus.
What documents do players need?
At the tournament every player must carry a valid document proving their year of birth. Players who cannot prove it are not allowed to play. All players must have valid health insurance cover for the tournament.
Can we choose which level we play at?
Yes. Each age group is split into ELITE and COMPETITION and you select the division on the registration form. It is your choice, not a condition set by the organiser. A division runs with at least 5 registered teams, otherwise the two levels are merged.
Register
Register your team
One form per team. A club entering several teams fills it in once per team. We reply with the offer and the contract.
Registration closes on 1 February 2027, or earlier if the tournament fills up.
Registration received
Thank you. We have your registration and will reply with the offer and the contract. If you do not hear from us within two working days, write to info@adriabasketball.com.
The registration did not go through
Something went wrong on the way. Please try again, or send your details directly to info@adriabasketball.com.
Contact
Contact
Questions about the tournament, the schedule or the packages. We answer quickly.
Tournament organiser
ADRIA BASKETBALL d.o.o.
- General enquiriesinfo@adriabasketball.com
- WhatsApp and Viber+385 91 234 3271, Ivan Milic
Company ID 35499830753
Package organiser
Accommodation and the package arrangement are provided by a licensed travel agency.
- GAT d.o.o. turisticka agencija+385 98 335213, Alen Bernobic
- General enquiriesgat@pu.t-com.hr
- OfficeHotel Arena Holiday, Osipovica 32, 52203 Medulin, Croatia
The combination of services offered here constitutes a package within the meaning of the Croatian Act on the Provision of Services in Tourism and Directive (EU) 2015/2302, so you have all the rights that apply to packages. GAT d.o.o. travel agency is fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole. The agency holds the statutory guarantee covering refunds of traveller payments and repatriation in the event of insolvency. The remaining package terms are sent by email after registration for the tournament.
Registered at: Trgovacki sud u Pazinu, MBS 040115916, OIB 78253818338, ID HR-AB-52-140115916