The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced that NBA legends Oscar Robertson, Derrick Rose, Mark Jackson, John Starks, Rudy Gay and Michael Carter-Williams will headline an expanded fourth edition of NBA District from 2-5 October 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island.
The interactive fan event will be held in conjunction with The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ, which will feature the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers playing preseason games on 2 October 2025 and 4 October 2025 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Fans will be able to participate in basketball activities on a full-size NBA court, take photos with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, purchase limited-edition and customised NBA merchandise, attend panel sessions with select legends, and more.
Musical artists Siilawy, Tul8te, DJ Jack, Stick No Bills and DJ D-Nice will headline a concert at NBA District on Friday 3 October 2025 at 8pm. A Sunday Coffee Social on 5 October 2025 at 10am will feature a performance by local DJ Abu Dhabi House Movement.
Tickets to NBA District, including separate tickets for the Friday night concert and the Sunday Coffee Social, are available at ticketmaster.ae. Fans attending the Sunday Coffee Social will also gain access to NBA District when doors open to the public at 1pm. The legends will also attend The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ. Tickets for the games are on sale at etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae.
