The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025: Knicks vs. Sixers - Tickets on sale now

It’s official – basketball’s biggest stars are heading back to the capital. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ are locked in, and tickets are on sale now.

This October, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will face off in two preseason showdowns at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Thursday 2 October and Saturday 4 October. Expect a courtside experience like no other as some of the league’s top talent lights up Abu Dhabi.

Who’s hitting the court?

• The Knicks bring serious star power with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and defensive dynamo Mikal Bridges – all familiar faces to Abu Dhabi fans from past tournaments.

• The Sixers are rolling in with 2023 MVP Joel Embiid, nine-time All-Star Paul George, and rising star Tyrese Maxey.

Tickets & VIP Packages

Standard tickets are available now via etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae. Want to go all out? Check out premium access and VIP hospitality packages at nbaexperiences.com.

Can’t make it?

Don’t worry – the games will air live across the UAE, the Middle East, and beyond, reaching over 200 countries.

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games are part of a long-term collaboration between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi, bringing top-tier basketball, youth development programmes, and fan events to the region.

For your official NBA merch, head to NBAStoreME.com or check out the NBA Store at Yas Mall to gear up before the games.