The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) as of late introduced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 introduced by means of ADQ will characteristic the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers taking part in preseason video games on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
The Knicks lately characteristic 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. Bridges and Brunson up to now performed in Abu Dhabi as participants of america Basketball (USAB) Men’s National Team previous to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Towns participated in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 76ers lately characteristic 2023 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey. Embiid up to now performed in Abu Dhabi as a member of the USAB Men’s National Team previous to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 introduced by means of ADQ will air reside within the UAE, around the Middle East and all over the world, attaining fanatics in additional than 200 nations and territories on tv, virtual media and social media.
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The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 introduced by means of ADQ are a part of a multiyear collaboration between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi that includes preseason NBA Global Games, formative years construction programming that has reached just about 20,000 individuals since 2022, interactive fan occasions that includes appearances by means of present and previous NBA and WNBA gamers, an NBA 2K League exhibition match, and NBA Cares clinics selling well being and wellness. The collaboration additionally sees DCT Abu Dhabi, beneath its vacation spot emblem Experience Abu Dhabi, function the Official Tourism Destination Partner of the NBA within the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and China.
NBA video games have aired within the UAE for the reason that 1987-88 season. Fans can practice the NBA on Instagram and X (@NBAArabic) for the most recent updates, information and content material in Arabic. NBA fanatics within the UAE and around the Middle East can store on-line at NBAStoreME.com and on the NBA Store at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi for the widest collection of reputable NBA products ever to be had within the area.
H.E., Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism on the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
“Hosting The NBA Abu Dhabi Games for a fourth consecutive year, in collaboration with the NBA, reflects our strategic commitment to growing basketball and empowering youth in the UAE and the region. We are thrilled to welcome two of the NBA’s most iconic teams – the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers – for the games in 2025, and their participation reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a premier destination for world-class sporting events.”
NBA Managing Director, Europe and Middle East, George Aivazoglou:
“Fans in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to see two of the NBA’s historic franchises when the Knicks and 76ers face off in October. We look forward to engaging fans and aspiring players from the local community and across the region for the fourth consecutive year, through our games and surrounding events.”
New York Knicks President Leon Rose:
“It’s an exciting moment for our entire organization to participate in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games. This will serve as a strong way to tip off our 2025-26 season and provide our players with a special opportunity to showcase and grow the game we love around the world.”
Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris:
“Bringing the Philadelphia 76ers to Abu Dhabi is an incredible opportunity to connect with new fans in a dynamic and growing region. As an organization, we’re committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our fans throughout the world. We’re proud to be part of the NBA’s efforts to grow the game internationally and look forward to representing the city of Philadelphia while engaging with the vibrant community in the UAE.”
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable enlargement of Abu Dhabi’s tradition and tourism sectors, fuels financial growth and is helping succeed in Abu Dhabi’s wider international ambitions. By running in partnership with the organisations that outline the emirate’s place as a number one global vacation spot, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem round a shared imaginative and prescient of the emirate’s possible, coordinate effort and funding, ship cutting edge answers, and use the most efficient gear, insurance policies and programs to give a boost to the tradition and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s imaginative and prescient is outlined by means of the emirate’s other folks, heritage and panorama. We paintings to improve Abu Dhabi’s standing as a spot of authenticity, innovation, and extraordinary reports, represented by means of its residing traditions of hospitality, pioneering projects and inventive idea.
For extra details about DCT Abu Dhabi and the vacation spot, please consult with dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae. For Abu Dhabi Calendar, please consult with inabudhabi.ae.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is an international sports activities and media group with the venture to encourage and attach other folks in all places during the energy of basketball. Built round 5 skilled sports activities leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a big global presence with video games and programming to be had in 214 nations and territories in 60 languages, and products 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 global gamers from a record-tying 43 nations. NBA Digital’s property come with NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the crucial biggest social media communities on this planet, with greater than 2.5 billion likes and fans globally throughout all leagues, staff and participant platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s international social duty platform, companions with famend community-based organizations all over the world to deal with essential social problems within the spaces of training, inclusion, formative years and circle of relatives construction, and well being and wellness.