Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship Tips Off September 29 with Eight Clubs Competing

The capital city of Abu Dhabi will host the second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 5 at the Al Jazira Club Indoor Arena. The tournament is held under the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, supervised by the UAE Basketball Federation, and organized by Al Wahda Club in collaboration with Global Active Sports. 
This year’s championship will feature a distinguished lineup of eight elite local, regional, and international clubs, including: 
·       UAE: Al Wahda, Al Dhafra, and Sharjah (UAE League Champion) 
·       Lebanon: Al Riyadi (League Champion) and Champville 
·       Philippines: TNT (Philippine Basketball Association Runner-up) 
·       Kazakhstan: Astana (League Champion) 
·       Kuwait: Al Qarin 
The tournament provides participating teams with an essential platform to kick off their preparations for the new season, offering valuable opportunities to test their readiness ahead of both domestic competitions and regional qualifiers for continental championships. It will also allow clubs to gain exposure to different basketball schools and compete against professional players from diverse backgrounds. 
Speaking about the event, Abdullah Salem Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, said: 
“Preparations are well underway to deliver a distinguished edition of this tournament. We are delighted to welcome all participating clubs to Abu Dhabi. Al Wahda Club has a proud tradition of organizing high-profile competitions, and this event strengthens sporting ties with teams from Lebanon, Kuwait, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan.” 
Tournament Format 
The eight teams will be divided into two groups: 
·       Group A: Al Riyadi (Lebanon), TNT (Philippines), Sharjah (UAE), Al Dhafra (UAE) 
·       Group B: Al Wahda (UAE), Astana (Kazakhstan), Champville (Lebanon), Al Qarin (Kuwait) 
Each team will play three matches in the group stage, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals, leading to the final that will crown the champion of the second edition. 
Match Schedule – Opening Round 
·       Monday, September 29 
o   14:30 – Al Qarin vs. Astana 
o   16:30 – Al Wahda vs. Champville 
o   18:45 – Al Riyadi vs. Al Dhafra 
o   21:00 – TNT vs. Sharjah 
·       Tuesday, September 30 
o   18:45 – Champville vs. Al Qarin 
o   21:00 – Al Dhafra vs. TNT 
·       Wednesday, October 1 
o   14:30 – Al Qarin vs. Al Wahda 
o   16:30 – Sharjah vs. Al Dhafra 
o   18:45 – Champville vs. Astana 
o   21:30 – Al Riyadi vs. TNT 
·       Thursday, October 2 
o   16:00 – Astana vs. Al Wahda 
o   18:45 – Sharjah vs. Al Riyadi 
Tickets will be available to fans via Ticketmaster, while matches will be broadcast live on Abu Dhabi Sports Channel. 
The tournament once again reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a premier global destination for major sporting events, supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and backed by world-class infrastructure that enables the city to attract and host top-tier international competitions.