The basketball legends coming to the NBA District have been announced

nba district returns to abu dhabi

NBA District’s lineup is out, with plenty of NBA legends and a Abu Dhabi House Movement coffee rave

 

Basketball fans, NBA District is making its highly anticipated return to Manarat Al Saadiyat from 2 to 5 October 2025.

And for those of you who like to mix music and sport, another exciting development is coming your way as the guys from Abu Dhabi House Movement will be performing live on Sunday, 5 October at a Coffee Rave event from 10am.

The NBA legends coming to town have also been revealed – get ready to meet Oscar Robertson, Derrick Rose, Mark Jackson, John Starks, Rudy Gay and Michael Carter-Williams in the flesh, as they bring their star status to the capital. 

Artists Siilawy, Tul8te, DJ Jack, Stick No Bills and DJ D-Nice will also be performing at the “Friday Night Concert” on 3 October at 8pm.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, the immersive event has become a staple for NBA lovers across the region.

This year’s edition promises even more excitement and energy, with fans getting the chance to:

Meet NBA legends in person

Shoot hoops on a full-size NBA court

Take part in skill challenges and basketball-themed games

Watch NBA highlights, exclusive programming, and content

Grab limited-edition NBA merchandise

And experience immersive activations and photo ops

NBA District is your ticket to four days of hoops and hype!

With each year getting bigger and better, NBA District 2025 is set to bring the global game to the heart of Abu Dhabi like never before.

2-5 October, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. For further information, visit Ticketmaster

 

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