Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic to Play Regular-Season NBA Games in Europe

The NBA has announced that the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will compete in two regular-season games in Europe this winter. The teams will play at the Mercedes-Benz Arena (commonly known as the Uber Arena) in Berlin on January 15, followed by a matchup at The O2 in London on January 18.

The Berlin game will be historic as the NBA’s first-ever regular-season contest held in Germany, while the London fixture will mark the 10th regular-season game staged in England’s capital.

Looking ahead, the league revealed plans for additional European regular-season games in upcoming years: matches are scheduled for Manchester and Paris in 2027, with Berlin and Paris hosting games again in 2028. Specific dates and teams for those future games will be provided at a later time.

George Aivazoglou, the NBA’s managing director for Europe and the Middle East, commented on the announcement: "Announcing the next three seasons’ regular-season games in Europe reflects the incredible momentum and appetite for NBA basketball in France, Germany, the UK, and across the region. We look forward to welcoming the Grizzlies and the Magic to Berlin and London and to engaging fans, players, and the local communities through the games and the surrounding events."

For the Memphis Grizzlies, these will be their fifth and sixth appearances in Europe, marking their debut games in Berlin and London. The Orlando Magic will be making their fourth and fifth trips to Europe, with their first game in Berlin and third in London.

Jason Wexler, president of the Grizzlies, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, "We appreciate the chance to represent the NBA and the city of Memphis and state of Tennessee on an international stage in Berlin and London. We are excited for fans worldwide to see the talents of the Memphis Grizzlies on full display."

Adding a personal note, German players on the Magic roster—brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner, along with Germany-born forward Tristan da Silva—shared their excitement. In a statement, the Wagner brothers said, "To have the Orlando Magic and the NBA play a regular-season game in our hometown of Berlin means everything to us. Growing up here, we dreamed of moments like this. It's a huge honor to represent Berlin and Germany and show how much the city and country love basketball. We hope we can inspire kids the way we were inspired watching games from afar."