DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have secured their place in the 2025-26 ABA League Finals, defeating Buducnost VOLI 103:77 in the decisive third semifinal game in Zenica on Thursday.
The victory sealed a 2-1 series win and marked a historic milestone not only for the team, but also for the city of Dubai and the UAE.
In just their second season in the ABA League, Dubai Basketball have become the first UAE-based team to reach the finals of one of Europe’s top basketball leagues. The achievement cements the team’s status as one of the fastest-rising sports franchises in the region and a growing source of national pride for fans.
Dubai Basketball were the first team from the Gulf region to compete in two European leagues and, with every game, continue to push the boundaries of what regional sport can achieve internationally.
After winning Game 1 of the semifinals series, Dubai Basketball fell short in the second game to set up the decisive third in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite facing one of the league’s most experienced sides, the team took a dominant victory to book their place in the finals.
