The National Basketball Association (NBA) Abu Dhabi Games 2025 are officially set, and basketball fans in the UAE can now grab their tickets to one of the year’s biggest sporting events.
Taking place on 2 and 4 October at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, the games will see the New York Knicks face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in two high-energy preseason clashes. The matches are part of the NBA’s multiyear partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and will be broadcasted live in the UAE and around the world, reaching over 200 countries through television and digital media.
Basketball lovers can expect to see some of the biggest names in the sport in action, including the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges, alongside the 76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.
Beyond the games, Abu Dhabi will host youth basketball clinics, fan meet-and-greets, and more, turning the city into a hub of basketball energy and global attention. Tickets are now available on Etihad Arena's website, with tickets starting from Dhs 295 onwards.