Shaquille O’Neal to Attend Zalgiris’ EuroLeague Home Opener in Kaunas

Shaq coming to Kaunas for the season opener

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal will be in Lithuania at the end of September and plans to catch Zalgiris’ opening EuroLeague game at Zalgirio Arena. He’ll be courtside for the matchup when Zalgiris host Olympiacos on September 29, a date that promises a packed arena and a special atmosphere.

Partnership work and public appearances

O’Neal’s trip isn’t only about basketball. He’s in the region to mark a new global partnership with a cybersecurity company and will hold an exclusive press conference in Vilnius following the announcement. The focus of his visit is to raise awareness about online safety and help demystify data protection for everyday internet users.

Speaking about the collaboration, O’Neal said he chooses projects he believes in and wants to use his platform to make cybersecurity easier to understand and more accessible. Organizers expect his presence to bring extra attention to both the game and the broader message about digital security.

Zalgiris’ leadership welcomed the visit as a huge moment for the club and for Lithuanian basketball. They noted that hosting a figure of O’Neal’s stature will be memorable for fans and young players alike, and will add a special touch to the season opener both on and off the court.

The matchup on September 29 is set to be a highlight of the EuroLeague’s opening round, with spectators looking forward to seeing one of basketball’s all-time greats in Kaunas.