The Boston Celtics pose for a team photo at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

For the third season in a row, NBA basketball returns to the Arabian Gulf for The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 presented by ADQ. Get ready for an exciting week of on-court action and off-court fan experiences as reigning champion Boston Celtics and 2023 champion Denver Nuggets tip 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 highlights on the NBA calendar this coming season, alongside the NBA Mexico City Game 2024, NBA Canada Series And NBA Paris Games 2025. This year marks the third series of matches in the UAE and includes a pair of must-see preseason matches between the Celtics and Nuggets.

When are the 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi Games?

The two preseason games between Boston and Denver will take place October 4 And October 6with tip-off at 12:00 PM ET and 10:00 AM ET respectively.

Where will the 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi Games be played?

Both matches will be held at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The venue also hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games.

How can I watch the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024?

Both games will be streamable live NBA League Pass.

Which teams have participated in the NBA Abu Dhabi Games in recent years?

The first NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 featured a pair of preseason games between the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, with Atlanta coming out on top twice.

• October 6, 2022 | ATL 123, MIL 113 | To summarize
• October 8, 2022 | ATL 118MIL 109 | To summarize

At the subsequent 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks in both legs of their back-to-back preseason schedule.

• October 5, 2023 | MINUS 111, DAL 99 | To summarize
• October 7, 2023 | MINUS 104DAL 96 | To summarize

Is there any programming outside of the official preseason games?

Yes! 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 held at the Manarat Al Saadiyat Gallery in Abu Dhabi from October 3 to 6. Visitors can meet NBA legends, tee off on a full-size NBA court, take photos with the Larry O’Brien Trophy and more.

Fan Appreciation Day takes place on October 5 at the Etihad Arena, where fans can enjoy a variety of celebrity guests and musical acts, including performances from current Celtics and Nuggets players and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

Where can I buy tickets for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024?

You can purchase tickets to this year’s NBA Abu Dhabi Games, as well as NBA District and NBA Fan Appreciation Day, here.

Where can I find other important dates for the 2024-2025 NBA season?

You have access to the most important dates and information for the 2024-2025 season here.