The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 will feature the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets in two preseason games this October. This event, presented by ADQ, promises to be a spectacular showcase of basketball talent and international sportsmanship.
Key Takeaways
- Event: NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024
- Teams: Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets
- Dates: October 4 and October 6, 2024
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Broadcast: Live in over 200 countries and territories
Star-Studded Lineup
The Boston Celtics, a 17-time NBA champion team, will bring a roster featuring five-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, three-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, 2021 NBA champion Jrue Holiday, and 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porziņģis. Holiday previously participated in the inaugural NBA Abu Dhabi Games in 2022 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.
On the other side, the Denver Nuggets, the defending NBA champions, will showcase their talents with two-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and six-time NBA All-Star Nikola Jokić, along with Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.
Global Reach
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 will be broadcast live in the UAE, across the Middle East, and around the world. Fans in more than 200 countries and territories will have the opportunity to watch the games on television, digital media, and social media platforms.
Multiyear Collaboration
This event is part of a multiyear collaboration between the NBA and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The partnership includes not only the preseason NBA Global Games but also the Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi League, interactive fan events, NBA FIT clinics promoting health and wellness, and an NBA 2K League exhibition event.
Promoting Tourism and Youth Empowerment
Under the Experience Abu Dhabi initiative, DCT Abu Dhabi serves as the Official Tourism Destination Partner of the NBA in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and China. Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, emphasized that the collaboration supports their strategy of empowering youth in the UAE and beyond.
Growing the Game
NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum expressed excitement about bringing two of the best NBA teams to Abu Dhabi. He highlighted the growing momentum around basketball in the UAE and the Middle East, noting that these games and year-round grassroots development efforts will further catalyze the sport’s growth in the region.
NBA games have been broadcast in the UAE since the 1987-88 season, and fans can follow the NBA on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, and X (@NBAArabic).