Dubai Basketball will host FC Barcelona at Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in a EuroLeague fixture that has drawn considerable attention ahead of tip-off.
The match carries extra significance for Dubai Basketball head coach Xavi Pascual, who faces his former club. Pascual spent eight-and-a-half years at Barcelona, where he won a string of domestic and European trophies, and now leads a rival side taking on the team that defined much of his coaching career.
Dubai Basketball opened their season with a narrow 78-77 win over Real Madrid, a result that has raised expectations for a strong showing against Barcelona as well. Tickets for the Coca-Cola Arena clash start from AED 90, the club said.
The fixture is part of Dubai's broader push to cement its status as a leading regional host for top-tier sporting events, with a strong turnout of basketball fans expected at the arena.