"Fans in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to see two of the NBA's historic franchises when the Knicks and 76ers face off in October," NBA Europe and Middle East managing direct

LONDON AND ABU DHABI — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will feature the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers playing preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

The NBA is returning to the Persian Gulf next season. The league has announced that New York and Philadelphia will play preseason games on Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi.