Dubai Basketball vs Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Dubai Basketball vs Partizan brings EuroLeague basketball to Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Wednesday 25 November 2026, with tip-off advertised for 8pm. The Round 14 meeting sees the UAE’s EuroLeague club host Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, one of the most storied names in European basketball and the team that ended Dubai’s first-ever playoff run.

Dubai Basketball vs Partizan: A Rivalry With a Back Story

The two clubs know each other well. Dubai Basketball was founded in 2023 and joined the Adriatic ABA League for the 2024-25 season, where Partizan was already one of the heavyweights. In that debut campaign Dubai climbed all the way to the playoff semi-finals before the Belgrade side knocked them out. Meeting again in the EuroLeague gives the fixture a little extra edge, with Dubai now facing Partizan on Europe’s biggest club stage.

Partizan carries a lot of history to City Walk. The club won the European title in 1992, beating Joventut Badalona in the final thanks to a famous buzzer-beater from Saša Đorđević, and that crown remains its only EuroLeague trophy. Its recent era was shaped by Željko Obradović, the nine-time EuroLeague-winning coach, who returned to lead the club until stepping down in late 2025. Its supporters are known for the noise they make, and Belgrade fans living in or visiting the UAE tend to make themselves heard at away games.

Dubai’s Second EuroLeague Season

Dubai Basketball’s rise has been unusually quick. Barely a year after its founding, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed announced in June 2025 that the club would join the EuroLeague on a five-year deal. Under head coach Jurica Golemac, the club played its debut EuroLeague season in 2025-26 with Coca-Cola Arena as home.

For 2026-27, Xavi Pascual has taken over as head coach, leading a revamped 19-man roster with captain Klemen Prepelič still at its heart. The team opened its second EuroLeague campaign with a dramatic 78-77 win over Real Madrid, a result that showed home fans what the new-look side can do. By Round 14, the standings will be starting to take shape, so a home win against Partizan carries real weight in the race for the play-in places.

How the Night Plays Out at Coca-Cola Arena

Coca-Cola Arena switches into a full basketball venue for EuroLeague nights, and even newcomers can enjoy a game here without knowing every rule: watch the movement away from the ball, the change of pace after a rebound, and the way the crowd lifts when one team puts together a run. The scoreboard tracks the four quarters, and the short breaks between them give the arena time to reset the atmosphere.

If you are bringing someone to their first game, it helps to explain the basics before tip-off: two teams scoring at opposite baskets, with free throws worth one point and shots worth two or three depending on where they are taken. Watching both sides switch between attack and defence makes the rhythm easier to follow than following only the ball.

Tickets, Children and Mobile Entry

The booking information for Dubai Basketball’s arena fixtures states that guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, and that children aged two and above need their own ticket. If you are travelling with a child close to either age limit, check the conditions on your booking.

Tickets for the EuroLeague games are mobile tickets in the Platinumlist app. The QR code is released 48 hours before the event, and there are restrictions on sharing or transferring it, so have the right account ready on a charged phone rather than relying on a screenshot or forwarded email. Compare section, row and view before checkout, and if several people are coming together, book the seats in one transaction rather than assuming separate purchases can be moved later. Refund and exchange terms vary by ticket, so read them before paying.

This listing is for the Partizan game on 25 November only. Dubai has other home dates during November, and each one is a separate booking.

Getting to City Walk

Coca-Cola Arena is in City Walk. Drivers can reach it from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Safa Street and City Walk, while taxis and ride-hailing apps avoid the need to find parking on a busy game night. On public transport, the nearest metro stop is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line, with an onward taxi or bus to the arena.

It is a big night for Dubai sport: the same evening, the Dubai Capitals take on Desert Vipers in the ILT20 at Dubai International Stadium. For more fixtures, browse our sports events in the UAE, the things to do in Dubai guide and our things to do in November page.

A former ABA League rival, a European champion and a growing home crowd: book your seats for Dubai Basketball vs Partizan at Coca-Cola Arena on 25 November.