The Nationwide Basketball Affiliation (NBA) and the Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) right this moment introduced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Video games 2025 offered by ADQ will characteristic the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers enjoying preseason video games on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at Etihad Area on Yas Island.
The Knicks at the moment characteristic two-time NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, five-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities and 2022 NBA All-Defensive First Group member Mikal Bridges. Bridges and Brunson beforehand performed in Abu Dhabi as members of the USA Basketball (USAB) Males’s Nationwide Group previous to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Cities participated in The NBA Abu Dhabi Video games 2023 as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 76ers at the moment characteristic 2023 Kia NBA Most Beneficial Participant and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey. Embiid beforehand performed in Abu Dhabi as a member of the USAB Males’s Nationwide Group previous to the 2024 Olympic Video games in Paris.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Video games 2025 offered by ADQ will air reside within the UAE, throughout the Center East and around the globe, reaching followers in additional than 200 nations and territories on tv, digital media and social media.
Ticket gross sales data shall be introduced at a later date. Followers can register their curiosity in receiving extra data by visiting nba.com/abudhabi. Particular ticket packages providing premium entry, VIP experiences, hospitality and native lodge lodging shall be obtainable for buy at nbaexperiences.com/nba-abu-
The NBA Abu Dhabi Video games 2025 offered by ADQ are a part of a multiyear collaboration between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi that options preseason NBA World Video games, youth improvement programming that has reached almost 20,000 contributors since 2022, interactive fan occasions that includes appearances by present and former NBA and WNBA gamers, an NBA 2K League exhibition occasion, and NBA Cares clinics selling well being and wellness. The collaboration additionally sees DCT Abu Dhabi, underneath its vacation spot model Expertise Abu Dhabi, function the Official Tourism Vacation spot Companion of the NBA within the Center East, North Africa, Europe and China.
NBA video games have aired within the UAE because the 1987-88 season. Followers can comply with the NBA on Instagram and X (@NBAArabic) for the newest updates, information and content material in Arabic. NBA followers within the UAE and throughout the Center East can store on-line at NBAStoreME.com and on the NBA Retailer at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi for the widest collection of official NBA merchandise ever obtainable within the area.
Government Quotes:
H.E., Saleh Al Geziry, Director Normal for Tourism on the Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
“Internet hosting The NBA Abu Dhabi Video games for a fourth consecutive yr, in collaboration with the NBA, displays our strategic dedication to rising basketball and empowering youth within the UAE and the area. We’re thrilled to welcome two of the NBA’s most iconic groups – the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers – for the video games in 2025, and their participation reinforces Abu Dhabi’s place as a premier vacation spot for world-class sporting occasions.”
NBA Managing Director, Europe and Center East, George Aivazoglou:
“Followers in Abu Dhabi could have the chance to see two of the NBA’s historic franchises when the Knicks and 76ers face off in October. We sit up for participating followers and aspiring gamers from the local people and throughout the area for the fourth consecutive yr, by way of our video games and surrounding occasions.”
New York Knicks President Leon Rose:
“It’s an thrilling second for our whole group to take part in The NBA Abu Dhabi Video games. This may function a robust strategy to tip off our 2025-26 season and supply our gamers with a particular alternative to showcase and develop the sport we love around the globe.”
Philadelphia 76ers Managing Companion Josh Harris:
“Bringing the Philadelphia 76ers to Abu Dhabi is an unimaginable alternative to attach with new followers in a dynamic and rising area. As a corporation, we’re dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our followers all through the world. We’re proud to be a part of the NBA’s efforts to develop the sport internationally and sit up for representing the town of Philadelphia whereas participating with the colourful neighborhood within the UAE.”
In regards to the Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable progress of Abu Dhabi’s tradition and tourism sectors, fuels financial progress and helps obtain Abu Dhabi’s wider international ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that outline the emirate’s place as a number one worldwide vacation spot, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem round a shared imaginative and prescient of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and funding, ship modern options, and use one of the best instruments, insurance policies and techniques to assist the tradition and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s imaginative and prescient is outlined by the emirate’s individuals, heritage and panorama. We work to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s standing as a spot of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its dwelling traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and inventive thought.
For extra details about DCT Abu Dhabi and the vacation spot, please go to dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae. For Abu Dhabi Calendar, please go to inabudhabi.ae.
In regards to the NBA
The Nationwide Basketball Affiliation (NBA) is a world sports activities and media group with the mission to encourage and join individuals all over the place by way of the facility of basketball. Constructed round 5 skilled sports activities leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a significant worldwide presence with video games and programming obtainable in 214 nations and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise on the market in additional than 200 nations and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at first of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 worldwide gamers from a record-tying 43 nations. NBA Digital’s property embrace NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Go. The NBA has created one of many largest social media communities on the planet, with greater than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally throughout all leagues, group and participant platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s international social duty platform, companions with famend community-based organizations around the globe to handle vital social points within the areas of training, inclusion, youth and household improvement, and well being and wellness.