Dubai Basketball are returning to their home arena for the ABA League Finals after being unable to play recent games in Dubai due to geopolitical issues.
Dubai Basketball have announced that they will return home to Dubai for the opening games of the ABA League Finals against Partizan Belgrade.
The ABA League, in coordination with Dubai Basketball and Partizan, confirmed that Games 1 and 2 of the Finals will take place in the United Arab Emirates, marking the club’s long-awaited return home after several months away from Dubai.
“We are delighted to bring these Finals games back to Dubai,” said Dejan Kamenjasevic, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Basketball. “Over the past few months, our players, staff, and supporters have shown incredible resilience and commitment. Being able to return home for the biggest games in the club’s history is a special moment for everyone connected to Dubai Basketball.”
“We play these games for Dubai and for our people. Throughout this journey, we have felt the support of our fans wherever we have played, and now we finally have the opportunity to compete in front of them again. We look forward to seeing Coca-Cola Arena full and creating an unforgettable atmosphere for our city, our supporters, and basketball in the region.”
Since February, Dubai Basketball have played their home games in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Sarajevo and Zenica serving as temporary venues during the club’s relocation period. The team will now return to Dubai for the biggest games in its history.
Dubai Basketball will face Partizan Belgrade in the 2025-26 ABA League Finals, with Games 1 and 2 set to be played at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on June 4 and June 6, respectively.
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