The UAE capital has quite the LIT calendar, and another massive event just got added to the list. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2205 are making their way back to Abu Dhabi!
Get ready to witness the shooting stars in the fourth season of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025.
Presented by ADQ, the games are returning on Thursday, 2 October & Saturday, 4 October at Etihad Arena, Yas Island!
Expect plenty of tension building up on the court as the two-time NBA champions New York Knicks, take on the three-time NBA champions Philadelphia 76ers, facing off in their first-ever GCC appearances.
Basketball fans’ favourite time of the year is getting even bigger, with the 2025 programme offering expanded interactive fan events, more appearances by current and former NBA players, exclusive VIP experiences and customised hospitality packages designed to make it a weeklong extravaganza.
The Knicks bring 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, 2023 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid. And of course, there’s nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey.
Don’t miss out!
Details:
Date: 2 and 4 October 2025
Time: TBA
Price: To register for early access, check out NBA Abu Dhabi Games