Two NBA preseason games will be played in October 2022 in Abu Dhabi.
It will be the first match of the NBA league in the Middle East, and the place and exact date of the matches in the capital of the United Arab Emirates will be known later.
This is a multi-year partnership concluded by the Secretariat for Tourism and Culture of Abu Dhabi and the NBA.
– Today’s announcement additionally demonstrates the position of the Emirate as a top host for global sports and for attracting the greatest talents. Given that Abu Dhabi is committed to further developing as a dynamic global destination, joining the NBA to our impressive year-round portfolio of sporting and entertainment events only strengthens the UAE capital’s position as an outstanding sports hub.
We look forward to the NBA playing an integral role in developing young talent and healthy lifestyles at a grassroots level – which is at the heart of the UAE strategy – which particularly emphasizes youth empowerment and building a sustainable future for the nation and future generations – said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak.
How do you like the idea that we will have the opportunity to see some of the best basketball players in the world in territories outside the United States?