Abu Dhabi Games 2024: For the third consecutive season, NBA basketball is returning to the Arabian Gulf for The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024, presented by ADQ. It will be an action-packed week of games and fan experiences, featuring the reigning champion Boston Celtics and the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets as they kick off the 2024 NBA preseason in Abu Dhabi on October 4.
What are The NBA Abu Dhabi Games?
The Abu Dhabi Games are one of four international events on the NBA calendar for the upcoming season, alongside the NBA Mexico City Game 2024, NBA Canada Series, and NBA Paris Games 2025. This year marks the third series of games held in the UAE, showcasing two exciting preseason matchups between the Celtics and Nuggets.
When are The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024?
The two preseason games between Boston and Denver will take place on October 4 and October 6, starting at 12 p.m. ET and 10 a.m. ET, respectively.
Where will The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 be played?
Both games will occur at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the same venue that hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions of The NBA Abu Dhabi Games.
How can I watch The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024?
You can stream both games live on NBA League Pass.
Which teams have played in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games in previous years?
The inaugural NBA Abu Dhabi Games in 2022 featured two preseason matchups between the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, with Atlanta winning both games.
Oct. 6, 2022:ATL 123, MIL 113
Oct. 8, 2022: ATL 118, MIL 109
The following year's NBA Abu Dhabi Games in 2023 saw the Minnesota Timberwolves triumph over the Dallas Mavericks in both contests of their back-to-back preseason series.
Oct. 5, 2023: MIN 111, DAL 99
Oct. 7, 2023: MIN 104, DAL 96
Is there any programming outside of the official preseason games?
Absolutely! In addition to the two preseason games, Abu Dhabi will host two unique fan experiences in 2024: NBA District and NBA Fan Appreciation Day.
NBA District is a four-day fan engagement event taking place at the Manarat Al Saadiyat gallery in Abu Dhabi from October 3-6. Attendees will have the chance to meet NBA legends, play on a full-size NBA court, take photos with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and much more.
Fan Appreciation Day will occur on October 5 at Etihad Arena, featuring a variety of celebrity guests and musical performances, including appearances by current Celtics and Nuggets players, as well as NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
Where can I purchase tickets for The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024?
Tickets for this year's NBA Abu Dhabi Games, as well as for NBA District and NBA Fan Appreciation Day, can be purchased via Nba.com
