NBA to Play Six Regular-Season Games in Europe

The NBA has announced at least six regular-season games in Europe from 2026 to 2028, beginning with the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic playing in Berlin on January 15, 2026, and in London on January 18, 2026—a homecoming for Magic players Franz and Moritz Wagner. These matchups will mark the NBA's first regular-season game in Germany and the Grizzlies' first games in Europe, resulting in them missing their traditional MLK Day home game in Memphis, though community events will continue. Future games are scheduled for Manchester and Paris in the 2026-27 season, and for Berlin and Paris in 2027-28, with participating teams to be announced closer to the dates. The series will also highlight the first meeting between the Grizzlies and their former star Desmond Bane since his trade to Orlando. The NBA's European expansion is part of broader efforts to grow the league's global audience and deepen fan engagement. NBA executives cite growing interest and support for basketball across Europe as driving factors for this initiative.