NBA Abu Dhabi Games
NBA Abu Dhabi Games information
Since 2022, the Etihad Arena, Yas Island, has hosted the pre-season games of the world’s most popular basketball league. The Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Minnesota Timberwolves have all graced the hardwood floors of the world-class Etihad Arena. In 2024, basketball fans in the region will be treated to a face-off between the 2022/23 champions, the Denver Nuggets, and the current title holders, the Boston Celtics.
The NBA’s partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) also welcomes an emirate-wide celebration of the sport with various activities. Enjoy the Fan Appreciation Days alongside current players and league legends. These include celebrity guests and a music festival to complement the on-court action. Explore the NBA District, a four-day showcase of basketball-related activations in Manarat al Saadiyat, where fans can take their picture with the Larry O’Brien trophy and buy exclusive NBA merchandise.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games with ES Sport
Calling all Hoops fans. Let ES Sport arrange your NBA Abu Dhabi Games experience packages at the magnificent state-of-the-art Etihad Arena on Yas Bay in the UAE capital. We offer exclusive ticketed access, best-view seating selection at the venue, along with a choice of overnight accommodation – before and after the event – in one of our Abu Dhabi partner hotels, with 3-, 4-, or 5-star properties available.
ES Sport opens the door to NBA Abu Dhabi and all the majestic athleticism and adrenaline surges that top-flight basketball brings for dedicated hoops fans across the region and beyond. Join us for high-energy on-court action at the Etihad Arena and witness a swagger and intensity that only great players can generate.
Packages
Game One
Enjoy a week of basketball festivities, including NBA Fan Appreciation Day and NBA District. Watch the Boston Celtics take on the Denver Nuggets at Etihad Arena.
Game Two
Join the excitement with on-court action, city-wide celebrations, and NBA legends. Get your game tickets and hotel packages from Expat Sport, the official partner of NBA Abu Dhabi 2024.
Customise Package
Tailor your packages to suit your schedule and convenience.
“ES Sport was selected as an official NBA Abu Dhabi reseller due to their exceptional track record in delivering high-quality sports experiences. Our goal is to provide fans with the ultimate NBA experience, complete with a rich program of activities and events organized around the tip-off. ES Sport fully embodies this ambition, making them the perfect partner to enhance this landmark event.”
Khalid Abdulnasser Almaflahi
Abu Dhbai Tourism (DCT)
About the Etihad arena
The Etihad Arena, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, is the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor sports and entertainment venue, with a seating capacity of 18,000. Since opening in January 2021, the arena has hosted a variety of world-class events, including: the UFC 257, 264, and 308 MMA fights and three editions of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, with further iterations planned, along with concerts, shows and exhibitions. Designed by HOK, the arena’s structure is inspired by traditional Arabic woven baskets, offering an architecturally stunning and versatile space for sports and entertainment. Etihad Arena is physically in the Yas Bay area, which conveniently places it within walking distance of nearby hotels, retail stores, cafes and restaurants to enjoy before and after events. There is also ample parking close to the venue, which is fully accessible for wheelchair users and offers disability seating throughout.
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FAQs
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games is an event where teams from the world’s premier basketball league go head-to-head in the UAE capital. This showcase involves emirate-wide activities for all the family to enjoy and ensures that regional basketball fans can see some of the best players and teams on the planet.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games take place at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue transforms into a hardwood floor basketball court to welcome the stars of the NBA.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 will be held between October 4th and 6th. Two games will be played at the Etihad Arena between the Boston Celtics, the current reigning champions, and the Denver Nuggets, the 2022/23 winners. In between the tip-offs, there will be fan events and activations around Yas Island for the whole family to enjoy.
ES Sport NBA Abu Dhabi Games hospitality packages are based on a one-night stay at a hotel in the capital and come with a ticket to one of the games between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. Each ES Sport NBA Abu Dhabi Games hospitality package is designed to fit a range of budgets. You can choose where you’d like to sit and whether you want a 3-, 4- or 5-star accommodation.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games traditionally has two NBA teams competing at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. These include matchups between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the hotly anticipated 2024 match between the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets.
Book your ES Sport NBA Abu Dhabi Games hospitality package through our website by clicking here or contact us at +971 4 435 6612.
ES Sport hospitality packages include hotels that fit a range of budgets. We partner with 3-, 4- and 5-star accommodations that are located in and around Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Every hotel we use has been hand-picked by ES Sport so we can ensure a high level of quality for each client.
In the unlikely event that an NBA Abu Dhabi Games match is subject to being cancelled or postponed, customers will be contacted directly to discuss their options.
To find more information about the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, please go to visitabudhabi.ae. There, you will find details about Fan Appreciation Day, the NBA District, and the teams participating in the games at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island.
ES Sport NBA Abu Dhabi Games tickets are delivered electronically to the email you use to purchase them. If you don’t receive them within 1 hour after purchase, contact us at info@es-sport.ae or +971 4 435 6612.
