August 02, 2025

PBA to stage games in Dubai as part of 50th anniversary festivities

PBA to stage games in Dubai as part of 50th anniversary festivities
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

The PBA is officially bringing its games to Dubai.

The league reported this Thursday, July 31, just a week after announcing two playdates in Bahrain.

The games will be held on Oct. 25, less than two months before the Dec. 15 and 17 matches in the Gulf country.

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The teams that will visit the United Arab Emirates city are yet to be announced.

Currently, the PBA is also in talks with representatives from Abu Dhabi, Doha in Qatar, and Saudi Arabia on potentially holding games there.

New York, USA is also being considered as one of the venues.

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But there’s more.

Guest teams from Macau, Hong Kong and Indonesia could spice up the import-laced conferences this season.

"They're all interested to play in the PBA and the board is willing to accept their participation. Puwede ngang silang tatlo," said Marcial.

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