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Basketball - Europe - EuroLeague - 2025/2026 season (27. round)
05. February 2026. 20:00h
Dubai vs Real Madrid
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, AE
2026
05
February
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for Dubai vs Real Madrid in EuroLeague: ticket sales and buying for Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk Dubai

Looking for tickets for Dubai vs Real Madrid in EuroLeague? Here you can follow ticket sales, pick your seats, and plan your night at Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk Dubai. Get the 27th-round context, team form, and practical arrival tips for metro or car. Demand is high, so buy tickets early and avoid last-minute stress

Basketball spectacle at Coca-Cola Arena

Dubai Basketball and Real Madrid meet in Round 27 of the 2025/2026 EuroLeague season, and the game is scheduled for February 5 at 20:00 at Coca-Cola Arena in the City Walk district, Al Wasl, Dubai. It is a matchup that brings together two stories from today’s European top level: one club that is still building its tradition, yet already brings new energy and ambition, and a giant that enters every season expecting victories and big nights. Precisely these kinds of clashes usually create the greatest fan interest and quickly drive up demand, so in practice it is often seen that tickets for such dates disappear faster than for standard league games. If you plan to attend, it’s good to follow ticket sales early and secure your seats while they are available, because the combination of an attractive opponent and a modern indoor atmosphere in Dubai naturally fills the stands. Secure your tickets now and click the button labeled

as soon as you see it below, because increased interest is expected in the days leading up to the game.

The wider EuroLeague context and the importance of the round

Heading into the final stretch of the regular season always changes the competition’s dynamics, and Round 27 is often seen as the point at which the contenders for the top clearly separate from teams still chasing consistency. The current standings show how tight the competition is: after 21 games played, Real Madrid stands at 13-8 and holds 7th place, while Dubai Basketball is 10-11 in 13th place, with realistic room to move closer to the zones that bring playoff qualification or an additional fight for placement. At the top are Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv at 14-6, AS Monaco at 14-7 and Valencia Basket at 14-7, and right behind them push FC Barcelona and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, so it is clear that a few wins in a row can radically change the table. For Dubai, every home game is additionally important because throughout the season it has already stood out how much the home crowd advantage and the rhythm of their own court can lift their performance, and that is always a signal to the market that tickets will be in demand when a big club comes to visit. For Real Madrid, on the other hand, this is part of a series of away games in which roster depth and stability in opposing arenas are tested, because such nights are often decisive for the final placement. In such a context, buying tickets becomes an “entry” into a story that is not just one game, but part of the fight for positions that in spring carry different weight and different pressure.

Dubai Basketball as the new face of the elite

Dubai Basketball is one of the biggest stories of the 2025/2026 season because it is a project that, in a short period, built a roster full of recognizable names and immediately became a relevant opponent. The team is coached by Jurica Golemac, and the core consists of players who know what it means to play under the spotlight and within top-level systems, which is why Dubai often looks more mature than you would expect from a club only just entering the European elite. On the club’s player list stand out Džanan Musa, Davis Bertans, Dwayne Bacon, Aleksa Avramović, Filip Petrušev, Mfiondu Kabengele, Sertac Sanli, Nate Mason, McKinley Wright IV and Justin Anderson, with additional depth that allows the coach to use different lineups depending on the opponent. Such a combination of outside shooting, physical play around the rim and athleticism on the wings often produces high-tempo games, and that is exactly the type of basketball the crowd loves and the reason tickets are in higher demand, because fans want to be part of the atmosphere when the result is “decided.” Dubai also has a very clear statistical picture: after 21 games it has scored 1807 points and conceded 1850, which shows it is a team that can attack anyone, but also that defensive stability is still searching for its ideal form. That is precisely why the game against Real Madrid carries extra appeal, because it is an opportunity to show how quickly the project is maturing and how tickets for nights like these have already become a recognizable part of the city’s sports calendar.

Real Madrid and the standards of a giant

Real Madrid entered the season with a clear message that every stumble must be corrected quickly, and changes in the coaching staff and approach further increased the focus on competitive discipline throughout the year. In the EuroLeague so far, Real Madrid is 13-8, with an overall point differential of +61 (1830 scored and 1769 conceded), which reveals the profile of a team that keeps most games under control, but does not shy away from open duels when the tempo rises. The home-and-away split is particularly striking: at home they are 9-1, while away they are 4-7, so the trip to Dubai is both a sporting test and a psychological check. Real has stars who know how to win in big arenas, and when such a club comes to a modern arena with a capacity of up to 17,000 spectators, public interest is almost a given, which quickly spills over into demand for tickets. In practice, that means tickets are often sought even among neutral basketball lovers, not only among the home fans, because Real Madrid is a magnet for those who want to see a top roster live. That is precisely why, ahead of dates like these, it is recommended to plan your visit earlier and secure tickets without delay, especially if you are aiming for better seats and want to experience the game from an optimal angle.

Head-to-head and what the result from Madrid tells us

These two teams already have a fresh reference from the season, and that fact matters because it shows how the styles collide when real competitive rhythm kicks in. At the beginning of 2026, Real Madrid beat Dubai Basketball 107-93 in Madrid in EuroLeague play, in a game in which the home side overturned a deficit and decided the duel in the final quarter. That result carries two messages that are useful both for fans and for those planning to buy tickets: first, Dubai has the capacity to score even on the toughest road trips, which guarantees attractiveness and offensive content, and second, Real Madrid shows depth and calm when it needs to close a game. For the return game in Dubai, it is logical to expect extra energy from the home side, because it is a game played in their arena and in front of a crowd that increasingly recognizes that top-level basketball is happening in City Walk. It is also the type of matchup where the atmosphere is felt from the first warm-up, so tickets are not just a “piece of paper” for entry, but part of the whole evening experience. If you want to be part of that return-game charge and see how the Madrid story continues in a completely different environment, it’s worth thinking about tickets in time, because clashes like these often become a sports event people talk about both before and after the final buzzer.

Tactical frames: pace, depth, and the battle under the rims

The game between Dubai Basketball and Real Madrid naturally opens with the question of pace, because Dubai often seeks quicker attacks and more possessions to activate shooters and athletic wing players, while Real Madrid usually chooses the moments when it will speed up and when it will “slow” the game into a controlled offense. The statistics after 21 rounds add more color: Real Madrid averages about 87.1 points per game and allows about 84.2, while Dubai averages about 86.0 and allows about 88.1, which suggests the hosts could prefer a game in which the score “opens up,” while the visitors would be calmer in a scenario where defense dictates. Particularly interesting will be the duel in the paint, because Dubai has more big bodies and rotation options through Petrušev, Kabengele, Sanli and Jaiteh, and such depth can sustain physical intensity for 40 minutes. Real Madrid, on the other hand, traditionally builds its identity on toughness under the rim and possessions in which easy points are not given away, so it will be crucial how they respond to the hosts’ more aggressive drives and to offensive rebounding. These tactical collisions often create an atmosphere in which the crowd feels every contact and every run, so it’s not surprising that tickets for nights like these are sought by lovers of “real” indoor basketball. In the stands, in such moments, you feel best how valuable it is to be inside, not following the score from the outside, especially when the game enters a finish decided by one or two possessions.

Players who most shape the game’s story

Dubai Basketball built its roster so that it always has at least two or three options on the court who can create a shot on their own, and that is a luxury that immediately raises a team’s ceiling in European basketball. Džanan Musa and Davis Bertans carry the reputation of players who can change a game in a few possessions, Bacon is a wing who can attack off the dribble and finish through contact, while Avramović brings energy and ball pressure that can ignite the crowd in the arena. Petrušev and Kabengele provide strength and rebounding, and in such duels against elite opponents it often becomes clear how important second chances are, because every won ball can be the difference between a run and stagnation. Real Madrid, as a team with a large pool of experience, usually tries to reduce the number of “wild” possessions and force the opponent to attack a set defense, so Dubai will have to balance the desire for speed with the need not to give away easy fast breaks. The crowd at Coca-Cola Arena often becomes a “sixth man” in such situations, because every steal or block lifts the stands and creates an additional wave of energy, and that is precisely why tickets for opponents like these carry special weight. Tickets are not just a path to a seat, but entry into a night where you watch top individual talent and the competitive tension that comes with big names and big expectations.

Why Coca-Cola Arena is part of the story, not just a location

Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk is not just a sports venue, but a multifunctional space designed for major international events, with a capacity of up to 17,000 spectators and a flexible seating system that adapts to different formats. That infrastructure makes a difference in the basketball experience, because the audience gets modern acoustics, clear sightlines and a “big night” feeling that in the arena is often built already from the entrance and the first minutes of warm-up. The arena is located in the urban environment of City Walk, among restaurants, shops and amenities that lead many to turn a trip to the game into an evening out, so buying tickets is often planned as part of a broader experience. Coca-Cola Arena operates year-round thanks to full air conditioning, which is important in the local context and creates stable conditions regardless of outside temperatures. When a club like Real Madrid comes into such a space, and the host has the ambition to prove itself in front of its fans, it is easy to understand why ticket sales accelerate and why it is recommended to secure seats earlier. Buy tickets via the button below as soon as you notice it, because matches like these have everything that both sports audiences and audiences who want to experience the biggest events in the city are looking for.

Getting to City Walk and practical information for visitors

For fans planning to attend, the City Walk location is an advantage because it is well connected and adapted for a large number of visitors, but that also means that on days of bigger events you should expect crowds and arrive earlier. Coca-Cola Arena is located by the Al Wasl and Al Safa Road junction, with access from Sheikh Zayed Road via Exit D71 toward Jumeirah, which is important information for those arriving by car or taxi. From the perspective of public transport, the arena is a few minutes’ walk from Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line, and official visitor instructions emphasize that public transport is often the simpler choice due to limited parking. There is also a designated drop-off zone in front of the main entrances, which is convenient for groups and families, and for those coming from abroad it is useful to know that the arena is about a 25-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, with the option of arriving by metro from the airport stations as well. In such conditions, tickets also gain a logistical dimension, because a ticket secured earlier also means easier planning of your arrival time, entry and security checks. Tickets for this matchup disappear quickly, so buy your tickets in time and click the

button when it becomes available, so you secure your place and avoid last-minute stress.

Game atmosphere and fan interest

Games in which a new ambitious project collides with an established giant carry a special charge, because the crowd simultaneously wants to see the stars and check how far the hosts can go against the strongest. Dubai Basketball has already shown that at home it can be very difficult, and their 8-2 home record suggests that a stable advantage is being created in Coca-Cola Arena, starting from the energy in the stands. Real Madrid arrives with the status of a globally recognizable club, which always attracts neutral spectators too, so interest is not limited only to the hosts’ most loyal fans. In such a combination, it is common for ticket sales to rise in waves, first among local fans, and then among city visitors and sports lovers who want to experience “one big game” live. An additional boost comes from the fact that this is the part of the season in which every win changes the standings, so you feel seriousness both on the court and in the stands, especially when the game enters the final minutes. If you want that feeling when the arena rises to its feet after a big three-pointer or a block, tickets are the key step, and the best dates usually sell out before you even reach game day.

Dubai as a host of sporting nights and what the city context means

City Walk is conceived as an urban zone where sport, entertainment and gastronomy naturally combine, so the game often becomes the central part of the evening, not the only point on the program. That matters for travelers too, because planning can include arriving earlier, walking through the district, having dinner before tip-off and entering the arena calmly without rushing. In such an environment, basketball gains added value, and the crowd often arrives earlier to soak up the atmosphere and feel the city’s energy, which is especially visible when the opponent has a well-known name. That very blend of city and sport further increases interest in tickets, because people are not buying only a seat in the stands, but an evening experience in one of the region’s most recognizable arenas. For local fans, it is a chance to show that Dubai can host big European basketball events, and for guests from other countries it is a chance to combine travel and top-level sport. Because of that, tickets are often sought beyond the “standard” fan circle, which is another reason not to leave ticket purchasing for the last days.

What to expect on the court and how to prepare for an evening in the arena

The expectation is that Dubai Basketball will try to impose energy from the first minute, aggressively attack the rim and look for shooting runs that can lift the crowd, while Real Madrid will seek to calm the pace and punish every mistake in transition. Given that Dubai is significantly weaker away than at home, it is logical that in this game they will want to use their home court as leverage for a jump toward the upper part of the table, and that usually means higher energy expenditure throughout the rotation. Real Madrid, with a 4-7 away record, comes with a clear motive to improve that segment and confirm that it belongs at the top, which often brings tougher defense and more “chess-like” moves in the second half. In such games, fans enjoy it most because you can see the fight for every ball on the court, and in the arena you feel how every decision and every rebound carries the weight of the standings. Therefore the advice is simple: arrive earlier, account for security checks and crowds, and secure tickets as soon as possible so you can enter the rhythm of the evening without stress. Secure your tickets in time and click the button labeled

when it appears, because this game has all the prerequisites to become one of those people talk about even after the lights in the arena go out.Sources:
- EuroLeague (euroleaguebasketball.net) overview of standings and team records in the 2025/2026 season.
- EuroLeague (euroleaguebasketball.net) official team pages for Dubai Basketball and Real Madrid with win-loss records.
- Real Madrid (realmadrid.com) game report Real Madrid – Dubai Basketball 107-93 in EuroLeague (02/01/2026).
- Dubai Basketball (dubaibasketball.com) list of players and coaching staff (Team/Roster).
- Coca-Cola Arena (about.coca-cola-arena.com) official arena description and capacity, and the Plan your visit guide with metro and arrival information.
- City Walk (citywalk.ae) Coca-Cola Arena location and access instructions (Exit D71, Al Wasl and Al Safa Road junction).
- Populous (populous.com) project description of Coca-Cola Arena and capacity.

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