A win this Tuesday against Panathinaikos Athens, combined with other results, could see Dubai Basketball end the day in 10th place in the Euroleague standings, moving into Play-In positions. The race is intense, and everything will be decided over the next three weeks.

Calendar

Including today’s game, Dubai Basketball will play their final six regular season games against:

• Home: Panathinaikos Athens (March 24), Monaco (April 2), Anadolu Efes Istanbul (April 10), Valencia Basket (April 17)
• Away: Maccabi Tel Aviv in Belgrade (March 26), Zalgiris Kaunas (April 7)

Play-In

The Play-In features teams ranked 7th to 10th. The 7th and 8th-placed teams face each other for the 7th seed, while the loser plays the winner of the 9th vs 10th game for the final (8th) playoff spot.

The Play-In games will be held on April 21 and April 24.

Playoffs

The top six teams in the standings qualify directly for the playoffs, with two additional spots coming from the Play-In.

The Playoffs, played in best-of-five series, will begin on April 28 and can run until May 13 if a fifth game is required.

Final Four

The final stage of the season will feature the four playoff winners. The qualified teams will compete in the 2026 Final Four in Athens, held at OAKA from May 22 to May 24.

-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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