Jurica Golemac’s team will make its debut on September 30 at 8 PM local time.

Dubai, 17 July 2025: The EuroLeague has officially released the full schedule for the 2025/26 season, and Dubai Basketball will make its historic debut against Serbian powerhouse Partizan Belgrade on September 30 at 8 PM local time, at the Coca-Cola Arena.

This matchup will mark the first of 38 regular season games for Dubai Basketball in its inaugural EuroLeague campaign.

A Challenging Start

The second home game for Jurica Golemac’s team will be another major clash, as they host FC Barcelona on Thursday, October 16.

The opening stretch of the season will be demanding, with six of the first eight games played away from home. Dubai will travel to face Monaco, Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, ASVEL Villeurbanne, Baskonia, and Valencia in what promises to be a tough early test.

November: Home Crowd Advantage

In November, the team will benefit from a run of home games at the Coca-Cola Arena, hosting:

• Hapoel Tel Aviv (November 6)
• Crvena Zvezda (November 11)
• Zalgiris Kaunas (November 14)

After a road trip to Athens to face Panathinaikos on November 20, the team returns home for a key fixture against Paris Basketball (November 25).

Key Dates to Remember

The first half of the regular season will conclude with a high-profile game against Real Madrid on January 2, marking the first match of the new year 2026.

The final stretch of the season in April offers a strong finish at home. Dubai Basketball will play three of their last four games at the Coca-Cola Arena, welcoming Monaco, Anadolu Efes, and Valencia. The regular season will close on April 17. Secure your seat now.

Consult the full calendar HERE.

-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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