Dubai Secures BCL Asia 2025 as Top Basketball Event Returns for Second Year
Following the success of last year's inaugural edition, this marks the second consecutive year Dubai will stage the prestigious event. The tournament will run from June 7 to 13, attracting top club teams from across Asia.
The Group Phase will be held at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, the same venue that hosted the 2024 games. The Final Phase will move to the Coca-Cola Arena, offering a larger and more advanced stage for the region's elite basketball showdown.
Organizers expect the tournament to build on last year's momentum, with growing fan interest and increasing regional visibility. Hosting BCL Asia 2025 further reinforces Dubai's position as a hub for international sporting events.
Details on participating clubs and ticketing are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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