Tickets for the 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi Games, which will feature two pre-season games between the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, have gone on sale.
The third edition of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games takes place October 4 and 6 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
The NBA and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) also announced that four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal will headline the return of “NBA Fan Appreciation Day in Abu Dhabi” and “NBA District”, two interactive fan events that will take place in October in conjunction with the Games.
“NBA Fan Appreciation Day in Abu Dhabi” will take place at Etihad Arena on October 5 at 4.30pm. It will feature various entertainment experiences, skills competitions, and appearances by Celtics and Nuggets players, O’Neal and other NBA legends. Special celebrity guests will be announced at a later date.
The weekend-long NBA District will return to Manarat Al Saadiyat for the third consecutive year from October 3-6. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in immersive experiences, partner activations, NBA talent appearances, basketball activities on a full-size NBA court, and purchase limited-edition NBA merchandise.
For basketball fans unable to attend the NBA Abu Dhabi Games in person, the games will be broadcast live in the UAE, across the Middle East and around the world on beIN Sports and NBA League Pass.
The 2024 Games will pit two of the best teams in the NBA against each other. Reigning champions Nuggets, led by two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, will take on 2022 and 17-time champions Celtics, who boast the likes of Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday.
The 2024 edition follows the inaugural event in 2022 that featured the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, and last year's event between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tickets are available to purchase at ticketmaster.ae.
In addition to general admission tickets, hospitality and experiences for fans as well as local excursions and hotel accommodations are also available for purchase at http://nbaexperiences.com/abudhabi.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 in pictures
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Jaden Hardy of Dallas takes on Jordan McLaughlin of Minnesota during the game between the Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Jordan Walker of Dallas takes on Trevor Keels of Minnesota during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota scores during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
NBA legend Sam Perkins. The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dereck Lively II of Dallas takes on Rudy Gobert of Minnesota during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
NBA legend Ray Allen. The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Josh Minott of Minnesota shoots during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Minnesota celebrate during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Timberwolves mascot Crunch the Wolf during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Trick shot artists perform during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Trick shot artists perform during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Emirati UFC fighter Mohammed Yahya speaks to former Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (L) during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Matt Ryan of Minnesota shoots during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
NBA legend Tim Hardaway Snr. The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Rapper DaBaby (L) takes to Steve Harvey during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season NBA game as part of the Abu Dhabi Games 2023. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Luka Doncic of Dallas Mavericks shoots during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a pre-season game as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Minnesota won 104-96. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Comedian Steve Harvey talks with former NBA player Gary Payton, right, during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota gathers the ball. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a pre-season game as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Troy Brown Jr of Minnesota shoots during the game against Dallas Mavericks. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo watches from court side. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Luka Doncic of Dallas shoots during the game. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Former France footballer Patrice Evra watches from court side. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Maxi Kleber of Dallas takes on Naz Reid of Minnesota. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Actor Michael B Jordan with Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, centre left, during the game. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Seth Curry of Dallas takes on Mike Conley of Minnesota. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A cheerleader hands out prizes during the game. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Troy Brown Jr of Minnesota heads to the basket. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dallas head coach Jason Kidd, right, with Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Greg Brown III of Dallas, left, takes on Luka Garza of Minnesota. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Seth Curry of Dallas. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
