NBA Announces European Games for 2026–2028
Jul 31, 2025 15:46
The NBA has unveiled plans to host official league games in Europe during the 2026, 2027, and 2028 seasons as part of its international expansion. In 2026, the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will play two games: the first on January 15 at Berlin's Uber Arena—the venue's inaugural NBA game—and the second on January 18 at London's The O2 Arena. Additional games are scheduled for 2027 and 2028 at Manchester's Co-op Live and Paris's Accor Arena, with specific details to be announced later. These events will include community initiatives under the NBA Cares program, featuring activities for youth, coaches, referees, and fans in Berlin and London. George Aivazoglou, NBA's director in Europe and the Middle East, emphasized that this initiative strengthens the league's presence and interest in the region. Both Grizzlies and Magic executives expressed pride in participating in this global expansion.