NBA will return to the UK for the first time since 2019, with regular-season games scheduled in London in 2026 and Manchester in 2027 . London’s O2 Arena will host the Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies on 18 January 2026 , while Manchester’s Co-op Live arena will host a game in 2027, with teams to be announced later.
This marks the first regular-season NBA game in Manchester and continues the league’s expansion in Europe. The NBA will also stage games in Berlin (2026) and Paris (2027 and 2028).
UK city leaders welcomed the announcement, highlighting the global prestige and economic benefits of hosting major international sporting events. The NBA’s 2025–26 season begins on 21 October 2025.
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