Pelicans to play games in Paris and England in 2027

The National Basketball Association announced that the New Orleans Pelicans will play two games in Europe this upcoming season.They’ll faceoff against the San Antonio Spurs at Accor Arena in Paris, France, on Jan. 14, 2027, and at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Jan. 17, 2027, as part of the league’s multiyear slate of regular season games in Europe.This will be the Pelicans third and fourth games in Europe in the franchise’s history, and the first in France and England.“It is a tremendous honor for the Pelicans to represent the City of New Orleans on a global stage while sharing our culture and the spirit of Louisiana with fans around the world,” said Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson. “Together with the Saints playing in Paris next season, the opportunity for the Pelicans to play internationally in Paris and Manchester represents another significant step in strengthening our organization’s cultural and economic ties in these regions. These global events reflect the growing impact of football and basketball internationally, and the NBA’s continued efforts to inspire the next generation of fans across Europe. We are grateful to Commissioner Adam Silver to be included in the NBA’s ongoing global expansion.”“Participating in the 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,” stated Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars. “These games provide a unique platform to showcase our team, our culture, and our community to global audiences while building meaningful relationships with fans, partners, and communities abroad. We are grateful to be part of the NBA’s continued international growth efforts, and we are excited to help grow the game globally and connect with new generations of basketball fans.”In addition to the games, the NBA, the Pelicans and the Spurs will conduct NBA Cares social impact programming focused on health, wellness and sustainability, Jr. NBA/Jr. Both games will air live across Europe and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.

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The National Basketball Association announced that the New Orleans Pelicans will play two games in Europe this upcoming season.

They’ll faceoff against the San Antonio Spurs at Accor Arena in Paris, France, on Jan. 14, 2027, and at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Jan. 17, 2027, as part of the league’s multiyear slate of regular season games in Europe.

This will be the Pelicans third and fourth games in Europe in the franchise’s history, and the first in France and England.

“It is a tremendous honor for the Pelicans to represent the City of New Orleans on a global stage while sharing our culture and the spirit of Louisiana with fans around the world,” said Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson. “Together with the Saints playing in Paris next season, the opportunity for the Pelicans to play internationally in Paris and Manchester represents another significant step in strengthening our organization’s cultural and economic ties in these regions. These global events reflect the growing impact of football and basketball internationally, and the NBA’s continued efforts to inspire the next generation of fans across Europe. We are grateful to Commissioner Adam Silver to be included in the NBA’s ongoing global expansion.”

“Participating in the 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,” stated Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars. “These games provide a unique platform to showcase our team, our culture, and our community to global audiences while building meaningful relationships with fans, partners, and communities abroad. We are grateful to be part of the NBA’s continued international growth efforts, and we are excited to help grow the game globally and connect with new generations of basketball fans.”

In addition to the games, the NBA, the Pelicans and the Spurs will conduct NBA Cares social impact programming focused on health, wellness and sustainability, Jr. NBA/Jr.

Both games will air live across Europe and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.