Dubai Basketball have officially secured their place in the 2025/26 ABA League Finals after defeating Budućnost VOLI in Game 3 of the Semi-Finals.

In just their second season competing in the ABA League, Dubai Basketball will now face Partizan in a best-of-five Finals series, with the title on the line.

After finishing first in the Top 8 phase of the competition, Dubai Basketball earned home court advantage for the playoffs phase, meaning Games 1, 2 and, if necessary, Game 5 will be played at home.

The Finals schedule is as follows:

• Game 1 — Thursday, 4 June (Home)
• Game 2 — Saturday, 6 June (Home)
• Game 3 — Wednesday, 10 June (Away)
• Game 4* — Friday, 12 June (Away)
• Game 5* — Tuesday, 16 June (Home)

*If necessary

-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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