Tickets for the NBA Abu Dhabi are now on sale
A collaboration between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ will feature two big teams – the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
The two teams will be playing preseason games on Thursday October 2 and Saturday October 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
This is the fourth consecutive year the NBA has done a preseason pit stop in the UAE capital.
The 2024 edition saw the Denver Nuggets go up against the Boston Celtics, plus a super fun NBA Fan Appreciation Day that saw six absolute football legends (Roberto Carlos, Luís Figo, Iker Casillas, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry and Gerard Piqué) swap the pitch for the hardwood (and plenty of celeb spotting).
Wondering who you'll get to on the court? The Knicks will be bringing along the two-time NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, five-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and 2022 NBA All-Defensive First Team member Mikal Bridges.
On the 76ers side, you'll be able to see the 2023 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid doing his thing, plus nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey.
Tickets are available now from etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae, starting from Dhs295 and going up to Dhs10,595 for Category 1.
Speaking about the NBA's return, H.E., Saleh Al Geziry, director general for tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: 'Hosting The NBA Abu Dhabi Games for a fourth consecutive year, in collaboration with the NBA, reflects our strategic commitment to growing basketball and empowering youth in the UAE and the region.
'We are thrilled to welcome two of the NBA's most iconic teams – the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers – for the games in 2025, and their participation reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a premier destination for world-class sporting events.'
Bring it on.
From Dhs295. Thu Oct 2, 6pm and Sat Oct 4, 5pm. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae.
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