The city’s team begins the new season with matchups against Real Madrid, Vienna and FC Barcelona.
Dubai: Dubai Basketball will begin their 2026/27 season with a high-profile week of home games at Coca-Cola Arena. The reigning ABA League champions will host Real Madrid, Vienna and FC Barcelona in a packed schedule this month.
The UAE’s sole professional basketball franchise will tip off its EuroLeague campaign against European heavyweight Real Madrid on Thursday, September 24.
Three days later, Dubai Basketball will start their ABA League title defence against Vienna. They will then return to EuroLeague action on Monday, September 28, welcoming Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
Opening home fixtures:
- EuroLeague Round 1: Dubai Basketball vs Real Madrid — Thursday, September 24, at 8 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Tickets from AED 72
- ABA League Round 1: Dubai Basketball vs Vienna — Sunday, September 27 | Coca-Cola Arena | Tickets from AED 19
- EuroLeague Round 2: Dubai Basketball vs FC Barcelona — Tuesday, September 29, at 8 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Tickets from AED 72
- Season Opening Week Package — One pass covering all three game days at Coca-Cola Arena | Prices start at AED 180
Tickets for all three fixtures are now on sale through Coca-Cola Arena, with an Early Bird discount available for 72 hours.
Dubai Basketball has welcomed more than 100,000 spectators to Coca-Cola Arena since its launch, reflecting its expanding fanbase. The club continues to build Dubai’s standing as a destination for elite European basketball while helping develop the sport’s following across the UAE.
