From Hollywood to Bollywood, here’s who turned up courtside at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025
Forget the red carpet. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games brought global stars courtside for one unforgettable weekend on Yas Island. The real celebrity action was courtside at Etihad Arena for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025.
From Oscar winners to rappers, Bollywood royalty to K-pop idols, the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 was where Hollywood, Bollywood and hoops collided. Adrien Brody, was spotted taking in the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers showdown. Patrick Schwarzenegger and his model girlfriend Abby Champion cheered from the front row, while Barry Keoghan, Victoria Justice and Kiefer Sutherland added to the A-list energy. Even Steve Harvey was courtside, looking like he owned the place.
Across the arena, Ranveer Singh stole the show in true Bollywood style. Fellow Indian stars Badshah and Rashid Khan joined in, proving that basketball fever doesn’t stop at the boundary line. Also sitting courtside, British rapper Central Cee turned heads, and football legend John Terry traded his boots for courtside kicks. K-pop idols Chenle and WINWIN from NCT were also spotted courtside, while Emirati actor Ahmed Sharif and Lebanese actress Nadine Nassib Njeim made it a truly global crowd.
But it wasn’t just about who was in the seats. Streetball legend The Professor and YouTube creators like Jesser and MK kept fans hyped, bringing playground flair to the pro game. Basketball fans even turned up at the Corniche Basketball court on Friday night, hoping to catch a glimpse of The Professor and MK in action during their park takeover.
Off the court
The city worked its magic too. Adrien Brody visted the Louvre Abu Dhabi, while Victoria Justice glowed against the marble of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
With celebrities in every direction, the NBA Abu Dhabi Games proved it’s not just about basketball. It’s about the culture, the glamour and the moments that make Abu Dhabi the place everyone wants to be.
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