Following several meetings held over the past few days between Dubai Basketball, the ABA League and Budućnost VOLI, it has been decided that the team will play the ABA League semi-finals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Due to the recent geopolitical events in the region, the first game of the semi-finals series between Dubai Basketball and Budućnost VOLI will not be played at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai as initially planned. Over the past few days, the club worked together with all parties involved to explore the possibility of returning to the United Arab Emirates for the series, but it was ultimately decided that the game would be played in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In addition, the game date has been changed, and instead of being played on May 20, the match will now take place on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM at Arena Husejin Smajlović in Zenica.

Following the games on May 21 and May 25, and May 28 if a third game is necessary, the team will return to Dubai.

Dubai Basketball regrets not being able to reunite with its fans in Dubai yet. The club will continue working towards bringing games back to the city in anticipation of our potential qualification for the finals.

Fans can register here to stay updated on Dubai Basketball’s return: https://dubaibasketball.com/homecoming/

-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 Aleksander Sekulić. 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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