NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025: Every thing to know

Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers tip off the 2025 NBA preseason towards the Knicks for 2 nights in Abu Dhabi.

For the fourth straight season, NBA basketball is headed again to the Arabian Gulf for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 introduced by ADQ. Get prepared for an thrilling week of on-court motion and off-court fan experiences, because the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers tip off the 2025 NBA preseason in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 2.

What are the NBA Abu Dhabi Games?

The Abu Dhabi Games are one in all seven worldwide showcases on the NBA calendar this upcoming season, alongside the NBAxNBL Melbourne Series (Oct. 3 & 5), NBA Canada Series (Oct. 6), NBA China Games (Oct. 10 & 12), NBA Mexico City Game (Nov. 1), NBA Berlin Game (Jan. 15) and NBA London Game (Jan. 18).

This yr marks the fourth sequence of video games within the UAE and can function a pair of must-see preseason matchups between the Knicks and 76ers.

When are the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025?

The two preseason video games between New York and Philadelphia will happen on Oct. 2 and Oct. 4, tipping off at 12 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. ET, respectively.

Where will the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 be performed?

Both contests can be held at Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island. The venue additionally hosted the 2022, 2023 and 2024 editions of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games.

How can I watch the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025?

Both video games can be accessible to look at reside on NBA TV and NBA League Pass.

Which groups have performed within the NBA Abu Dhabi Games in earlier years?

The inaugural NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 featured a pair of preseason matchups between the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, with Atlanta popping out on prime twice.

• Oct. 6, 2022 | Hawks 123, Bucks 113 | Recap
• Oct. 8, 2022 | Hawks 118, Bucks 109 | Recap

The subsequent NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 noticed the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Dallas Mavericks in each legs of their back-to-back preseason slate.

• Oct. 5, 2023 | Timberwolves 111, Mavericks 99 | Recap
• Oct. 7, 2023 | Timberwolves 104, Mavericks 96 | Recap

The third annual NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 featured a conflict between the earlier two NBA champions, with the 2024 champion Boston Celtics sweeping the two-game set with the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets.

• Oct. 4, 2024 | Celtics 107, Nuggets 103 | Recap
• Oct. 6, 2024 | Celtics 130, Nuggets 104 | Recap

Is there any programming outdoors of the official preseason video games?

Yes! In addition to the pair of preseason video games, Abu Dhabi will host the NBA District fan occasion at Manarat Al Saadiyat for the fourth consecutive yr from Oct. 2-5.

At NBA District, followers will be capable of meet NBA legends, take part in basketball actions on a full-size NBA court docket, watch NBA highlights and programming, buy limited-edition NBA merchandise, and extra.

Musical artists Siilawy, Tul8te, DJ Jack, Stick no payments and DJ D-Nice will headline a live performance at NBA District on Friday Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Plus, the Sunday Coffee Rave will function a reside efficiency by native DJ Abu Dhabi House Movement on Oct. 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Where can I buy tickets for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025?

You can purchase tickets to this yr’s NBA Abu Dhabi Games, in addition to NBA District and live shows here.

What are three key storylines to know getting into this matchup?

1. New management & excessive expectations in New York: After their 2025 playoff run ended within the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks made a head teaching change, bringing in two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown because the Knicks look to interrupt via and attain the NBA Finals for the primary time since 1999. Led by Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year Jalen Brunson and All-Star heart Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks purpose for his or her third straight 50+ win season and a deeper playoff run. Read More

2. How a lot will accidents impression Philly this season?: With a roster headlined by Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers got here into final season with championship aspirations. But these hopes have been derailed by a sequence of accidents that led to that trio of All-Stars sharing the court docket for less than 15 video games. Embiid and George enter this yr’s coaching camp nonetheless nursing accidents, which can restrict their availability in Abu Dhabi, whereas teenager Jared McCain will miss 4-6 weeks with a thumb harm. However, rookie VJ Edgecombe – the No. 3 decide within the 2025 Draft – dazzled in Summer League and will mild up Abu Dhabi to start his first NBA preseason. Read More

3. The Knicks, the Sixers & the wide-open East: The final two groups to win the Eastern Conference – Boston in 2023-24 and Indiana in 2024-25 – are each coping with season lengthy Achilles accidents to their star gamers. That makes the East extra open than ever for groups to chase the convention crown and a visit to the NBA Finals. New York has completed second and third, respectively, prior to now two common seasons, whereas Philly has completed seventh and thirteenth. Both groups have the expertise to make a run within the East, assuming good well being.