Basketball fans can mark their calendars for October as the National Basketball Association (NBA) Abu Dhabi Games 2025 bring top-tier action and big-name stars to the capital. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi and presented by ADQ, the event will see the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers play preseason match-ups at Etihad Arena, Yas Island on 2 and 4 October.
Adding to the excitement, NBA greats including Oscar Robertson, Derrick Rose, Mark Jackson, John Starks, Rudy Gay, and Michael Carter-Williams will headline activities at ‘NBA District’, the interactive fan zone running from 2 to 5 October at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
With the Knicks and 76ers bringing NBA intensity to Yas Island, and legends engaging directly with fans, Abu Dhabi is set to become the epicentre of basketball this October.
Tickets for NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 starts at Dhs 225. For more details, visit Etihad Arena's official website.