NBA returns to Abu Dhabi NBA Games Abu Dhabi 2025 presented by ADQ
NBA Games Abu Dhabi 2025
Since 2022, Etihad Arena on Yas Island has been the Middle East’s home for NBA pre-season action, welcoming top teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2025, the excitement returns as the New York Knicks face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 2 and 4. Back for a fourth consecutive year, the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ promise world-class basketball and star power with Joel Embiid, Paul George, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns set to take the court.
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.
ES Sport: Official Reseller of NBA Games Abu Dhabi 2025
“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 organised around the tip-off. ES Sport fully embodies this ambition, making them the perfect partner to enhance this landmark event.”
– Khalid Abdulnasser Almaflahi –
Abu Dhabi Tourism (DCT)
Etihad Arena Seating Map
Plan your perfect NBA Games Abu Dhabi 2025 experience at Etihad Arena. From courtside action to elevated views, the arena offers a variety of seating options for every fan experience.
Etihad Arena is built for intensity—boasting world-class acoustics, strategically tiered seating, and unbeatable views from every angle. From the roaring energy of the lower bowl to the elevated buzz of the upper tiers, every seat puts you right in the heart of the action.
With multiple ticket categories available, you can choose the package that best suits your viewing preference and budget. Pair your preferred ticket category with a premium hotel stay and enjoy a seamless package brought to you by ES Sport.
With only a limited number of seats available in each category, securing your spot early guarantees the best views and accommodations.
Whether you’re a die-hard NBA fan or catching your first live game, this is more than just basketball—it’s an experience. Feel the energy, hear the roar of the crowd, and soak in the electric atmosphere at one of the region’s most iconic venues. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 — live, loud, and unforgettable.
NBA Games Abu Dhabi 2025 Packages
Enquire About NBA Games Abu Dhabi 2025
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.
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