The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs will play regular-season games in Europe at Accor Arena in Paris, France, on Jan. 14, 2027, and at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, England, on Jan. 17, 2027, the NBA announced Wednesday.
Both duels are part of the schedule announced by the U.S. league last July, which began in January 2026 with Memphis Grizzlies-Orlando Magic at the Uber Arena in Berlin (Germany) and at the O2 in London (United Kingdom).
NBA reinforces its European conquest with historic games
The Paris game will be the 16th meeting of an NBA team in France, where it landed in 1991.
And the sixth regular league game played in the French capital.
On the other hand, it will be the 20th time that the best league in the world comes to England, after its first time in 1993.
And the second in which a league match is held in the city.
“Playing games in Paris and Manchester reflects the great boom that basketball and the NBA are experiencing in France, the UK and throughout Europe.”
George Aivazoglou, NBA general manager for Europe and the Middle East, said in a statement (Filed under: NBA Europe 2027).
Spurs and Pelicans celebrate global expansion of the NBA
Representatives of both teams were also pleased with the initiative.
It will serve to “build relationships” with foreign fans and bring “social impact initiatives” to the European market.
“Participating in these games in Paris and Manchester is an incredible opportunity for our organization to proudly represent both the Pelicans franchise and the city of New Orleans on an international stage.”
Joe Dumars, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations, said.
“It’s an incredible honor to return to France and play our first game in England.”
“Given the great reception we have received from the community and fans across Europe,” Spurs CEO RC Buford said for his part.
The NBA conquers Europe
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Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson will be present.
The Pelicans, with stars such as Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, will play their third and fourth games in Europe and their first in France and England.
Spurs, led by Welshman Victor Wembanyama, will play their tenth and eleventh clash in Europe, their sixth in France and their first in England.
In addition to the games, the NBA and both teams will conduct ‘NBA Cares’ social impact programs.
Focused on health, wellness and sustainability, youth basketball courses, development programs for coaches and referees, and interactive activities for fans.
Both games will be broadcast live throughout Europe and the rest of the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries (Filed under: NBA Europe 2027).
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