The teams will be divided into two groups of nine, setting the stage for a dynamic first phase of the tournament

Dubai, 16 July 2025:  The Adriatic Basketball Association has today confirmed that the ABA League will expand to 18 teams for the 2025/26 season, introducing a new competition format. The teams will be divided into two groups of nine, setting the stage for a dynamic first phase of the tournament.

Dubai Basketball, under Head Coach Jurica Golemac, will compete against eight teams in the initial group stage. The top four teams from each group will then play 8 additional games — against the teams they haven’t faced yet — to determine the final rankings before the Playoffs.

Following a strong campaign last season that saw Dubai Basketball finish in third place, the team will compete in Group A alongside Partizan Mozzart Bet, U-BT Cluj-Napoca, Igokea m:tel, SC Derby, FMP Soccerbet, Borac Mozzart, Split, and Krka.

Group B will include Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet, Budućnost VOLI, Cedevita Olimpija, Spartak Office Shoes, Bosna Visit Sarajevo, Mega Superbet, Zadar, Ilirija, and Vienna.

The complete fixture list will be released shortly, with ticket registrations available on the Coca-Cola Arena website.

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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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