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BC Dubai returns to Coca-Cola Arena for ABA League Finals vs Partizan Belgrade

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read

BC Dubai returns to Coca-Cola Arena for ABA League Finals vs Partizan Belgrade

BC Dubai faces Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade at the Coca-Cola Arena in a decisive ABA League Finals fixture.

BC Dubai returns to the Coca-Cola Arena for the ABA League Finals, where they will face Serbian powerhouse Partizan Belgrade. The fixture marks a critical juncture for the Dubai-based club as they play the home leg of the championship series in the regional Adriatic basketball competition. Home court advantage at Coca-Cola Arena The return to the 17,000-capacity venue in City Walk follows a series of away fixtures. BC Dubai, the first team from the Middle East to compete in the ABA League, aims to leverage local support against a Partizan side led by veteran coach Zeljko Obradovic. Ticket sales for the final have commenced, with organizers expecting a high turnout from the UAE’s basketball community and the significant Serbian diaspora in Dubai. Tournament stakes and roster updates Partizan Belgrade arrives in Dubai with a roster featuring several former NBA players and EuroLeague veterans. For BC Dubai, the finals represent the culmination of an inaugural season defined by heavy infrastructure investment and a roster built to compete with established European giants. The league management confirmed the schedule of the finals follows the standard 2-2-1 format, ensuring at least…