The champions of Europe and Greece are already planning for the future.

Work at SEF has begun, the core roster is being secured with new contracts, and transfer moves are underway with the goal of keeping Olympiacos at the top.

Winning the fourth EuroLeague and the domestic championship marked the culmination of a historic season for Olympiacos. In Piraeus, however, there is no mood for prolonged celebrations. Attention has already turned to the future, which rests on three key pillars: the reconstruction of the Peace and Friendship Stadium, retaining the core of the team, and targeted player acquisitions.

The Angelopoulos brothers set the tone immediately after winning the title against Panathinaikos. “It was the last game at the SEF as we know it. Work begins on Monday. When we step into the new SEF, we’ll experience magical moments all over again. We haven’t had our fill of titles. We’ll keep going,” was their message.

Construction has already begun, and Olympiacos BC is taking action on multiple fronts to minimize the impact on the schedule. The “Red-and-Whites” have asked the EuroLeague and the Hellenic Basketball Federation (ESAKE) to schedule as many away games as possible in the first part of the new season, until the renovations at the arena are completed.

Contrary to initial estimates, Olympiacos is not expected to leave the SEF entirely. The plan calls for work to be suspended in specific interior areas so that the team can continue to use the arena during the season. The final stage of the renovation is scheduled to take place after June 2027, with the goal of having the fully renovated SEF ready for the 2027–28 season.

At the same time, solutions for a temporary home venue are being explored where necessary. AEK’s “Sunel Arena” in Liosia remains an option for the EuroLeague, though it is not currently considered the most likely scenario, while for the GBL league, the Glyfada Indoor Arena appears to be the most likely solution for the first few months of the year.

Behind all this lies an even greater goal: bringing the Final Four back to Greece—and specifically to Piraeus—at a new and upgraded SEF.

Peters’ successor


On the court, the core of the team remains virtually unchanged. Giorgos Bartzokas isn’t looking for massive changes but rather quality additions that will raise the team’s level even higher.

The negotiations involving Valencia’s Jan Montero and Red Star’s Cody Miller-and Red Star’s McIntyre are considered to be at a particularly advanced stage and are expected to significantly strengthen the perimeter. These are two players with different skill sets who offer playmaking, scoring, and greater depth to the rotation.

At the same time, the biggest challenge in the transfer market concerns the “4” position. Alec Peters’ departure to Armani Milan leaves a significant void, with Olympiacos considering options such as Isaac Bonga, Braxton Key, and Isaiah Mike. The key is not only quality but also the ability to adapt to Bartzokas’s philosophy and to play alongside Sasha Vezenkov.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the coming days has less to do with new signings and more with retaining the key players behind the team’s success. Olympiacos has already begun discussions on multi-year contract extensions with Tyler Dorsey, Thomas Walkup, and Tyson Ward. Dorsey’s case appears to be the most advanced, with the prospect of a deal through 2029 and a significant salary increase that will exceed $2 million per year.

Similarly, both sides wish to secure Wokap’s future with the club until the end of his career, while there is also a positive outlook for extending the partnership with Tyson Ward.

The message is clear: Olympiacos isn’t just building next season’s team. It is building the foundation for the next decade.

The magnitude of this year’s success is evident even off the court. Shipowner Nikos Tsakos announced that one of the new tankers in his fleet will be named “Euroleague 26,” in honor of Olympiacos’ fourth European title.

This is yet another sign of the momentum that has built up around the club. With a new SEF on the horizon, a strengthened roster, contract renewals, and a coach who remains the team’s linchpin, Olympiacos appears determined to capitalize on its success.
The fourth EuroLeague title is already on display. In Piraeus, however, all eyes are set on the next goal: the fifth.