• Dubai Basketball will face Partizan in the EuroLeague season opener on 30 September at Coca-Cola Arena (8 PM)
• Tickets are available on coca-cola-arena.com starting from AED 75

The biggest stage of European basketball is coming to the city to hold the 2025/26 EuroLeague season opener, Dubai Basketball vs Partizan, at Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, 30 September, at 8 PM (7:45 PM for the opening ceremony).

Complete with non-stop entertainment, world-class lineups and unmissable basketball action – the EuroLeague season opener is preparing to light up Coca-Cola Arena with a game unlike any other. Marking the beginning of what is set to be the biggest basketball season Dubai has ever seen, the EuroLeague opener will create history for the city and firmly place Dubai Basketball on the global sporting map.

What is the EuroLeague?

The EuroLeague is highly regarded as one of the toughest basketball competitions in the world, bringing the most passionate teams and fans from across the world. The League will welcome Dubai Basketball as one of their newest additions to the league, confirming Dubai as the only Gulf country taking part in the competition. 

The 2025/26 season, tipping off on 30 September, will see Coca-Cola Arena hosting all Dubai Basketball home games spanning across this year and going into the next. For the first time ever, basketball fans in the region have the chance to catch the world’s most iconic teams right here in Dubai.

Full Dubai Basketball schedule linked here.

What to expect?

Fans can look forward to a historic sporting spectacle as Dubai Basketball makes its EuroLeague debut on home court. The season opener will bring together world-class athletes, thrilling gameplay, and high-energy entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience both on and off the court. From the electric atmosphere of the Coca-Cola Arena to the opportunity to witness European basketball giants compete live in Dubai, the event will showcase the very best of the sport at the highest level. Beyond the action, fans can expect immersive entertainment and the best of the sport, setting a new benchmark for basketball in the region.

How to get tickets

Fans can secure their seat to the EuroLeague season opener via coca-cola-arena.com. Tickets start from AED 75.

Fans can also secure their seat to every single home game with a Season Ticket – offering access to a minimum of 31 games, including playoffs, at no extra cost.

Support Dubai Basketball’s historical season and celebrate the biggest season of sports in the city at Coca-Cola Arena.

-ENDS-

About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

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