Dubai, 8 August 2025: Dubai Basketball will begin their second season in the ABA League on Monday, 6 October, facing KK Split at the home of basketball in the city – Coca-Cola Arena. After finishing third in their debut season, the team is ready to prove once again that they are here to stay.

In a historic milestone, Dubai Basketball will compete in two leagues during the 2025/26 season – returning to the ABA League and making their long-awaited debut in the prestigious EuroLeague.

A New Chapter for the ABA League

With a newly introduced group format for the upcoming season, Dubai has been placed in Group A, where they will face Partizan Mozzart Bet, U-BT Cluj-Napoca, Igokea m:tel, SC Derby, FMP Soccerbet, Borac Mozzart, Split, and Krka during the first phase of the competition. The top four teams of each group will face each other for a spot in the playoffs.

Their ABA League campaign kicks off at home on 6 October, followed by an away fixture against Borac Mozzart in Serbia on 12 October.

Returning Rivalries

Some of Europe’s top clubs will travel to the UAE to face Dubai Basketball – including reigning ABA League champions Partizan Mozzart Bet. Dubai boasts one of the strongest unbeaten home records in the league, having successfully defended their home court against Serbian powerhouses such as Partizan and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) while securing their spot in the playoffs.

Partizan will face Dubai Basketball at Coca-Cola Arena on Monday, 3 November – just one week before Dubai hosts rivals Crvena Zvezda again, this time for their EuroLeague clash.

Fans can start scheduling their trips to Coca-Cola Arena to witness the 2025/26 season of the ABA League with the full calendar available here.

Registration for tickets are now 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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