The National Basketball Association revealed Wednesday that two teams will take their regular-season competition overseas next year, with the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans scheduled to face off in European venues.
The international series will begin January 14, 2027, when Frenchman Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs meet Zion Williamson and the Pelicans at Accor Arena in Paris, France.
The teams will then travel to England for a second matchup three days later at Co-op Live in Manchester.
This marks a historic first for Manchester, which has never before hosted an NBA regular-season game, while Paris adds to its collection of five previous regular-season contests.
The European tour represents significant milestones for both franchises. The Spurs will play their 10th and 11th games on the continent, including their sixth contest in France and inaugural game in England.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans will experience their third and fourth European games overall, marking their first appearances in both France and England.
