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Catch NBA stars in Abu Dhabi: Where to buy tickets, who is playing, complete details
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will air live in the UAE, across the Middle East and around the world
- PUBLISHED: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8:57 PM
NBA fans, you're in for some great news! Tickets for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will go on sale.
Enthusiasts can catch the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers playing preseason games on October 2 and October 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
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Here's how you can get the tickets:
Standard tickets are available for purchase at etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae, providing accessible options for basketball enthusiasts across the region.
For those seeking enhanced experiences, specialised ticket packages are being offered through nbaexperiences.com website. These premium offerings include VIP access, exclusive hospitality services, and elevated viewing experiences designed to provide fans with comprehensive NBA entertainment.
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Who's on the roster?
The Knicks currently feature 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 previously played in Abu Dhabi as members of the USA Basketball (USAB) Men’s National Team prior 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 currently feature 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 previously played in Abu Dhabi as a member of the USAB Men’s National Team prior to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will air live in the UAE, across the Middle East and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.
