1,924 players participated in the Dubai Basketball Academies Championship

The “Dubai Open Basketball Academies 2026” tournament – organized by the Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with the Emirates Basketball Federation, Sportsmania, and Sports 360, the event’s operating partner – recorded a record participation of 1,924 male and female players, who formed 106 teams from 24 academies and clubs, and competed for titles in 14 different age categories.

The participating teams played 563 matches that were characterized by competitiveness and a high technical level.

For his part, Director of Sports Talent Management at the Dubai Sports Council, Ahmed Salem Al Mahri, said in press statements: “The exceptional success achieved by the 2026 Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship reflects the remarkable development in the level of the sports academies sector and the growing interest in the game in the Emirate of Dubai.”

Winning teams

. Under-10 category (mixed – first level): Champs Black team.

. Under-12 (Boys – Level 1): Champs Black team.

. Girls under 12: OPS Academy.

. Under 14 years (Boys – Level 1): Gym Time Sports.

. U14 (Girls – Level 1): Champs Black.

. U16 (Girls – Level 1): NBA Aces.

. Boys for the second level: “NBA 76”.