DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have etched their names into sporting history, defeating Partizan 83-81 in Game 4 of the finals to become the 2025/26 ABA League champions.
In just their second season, Dubai Basketball has achieved what many thought impossible in such a short time, becoming the first team representing Dubai and the UAE to win a major international league title.
The historic triumph caps a remarkable eight-month campaign in two leagues in which the team competed against some of Europe’s most established and respected clubs, completing an extraordinary journey from league newcomers to champions.
Dubai Basketball Head Coach Aleksander Sekulic expressed pride in the team’s achievement: “This title means a lot for a club that is only in its second year of existence. We had a great season and this trophy belongs to everyone who was part of this journey; the players, the coaches and all the staff who contributed along the way. They all played an important role in what we achieved together.
“It has been a special season because we spent a long period playing away from Dubai, but the team stayed united and kept fighting until the end. We are proud to bring this title to Dubai and the UAE. This is for our fans and for everyone who supported us throughout the season.”
