The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs will play a regular-season game and at Co-op Live in Manchester on Sunday 17 January, 2027, as part of the league’s multiyear slate of regular-season games in Europe. The teams will also play at the Accor Arena in Paris on Thursday 14 January, 2027,
The NBA Manchester Game 2027 will mark the 20th game featuring an NBA team in England since 1993, the league’s second game in Manchester and first regular-season game in the city.
NBA Managing Director, Europe and Middle East, George Aivazoglou said: “Playing games in Paris and Manchester reflects the strong momentum we’re seeing for basketball and the NBA in France, the UK and across Europe.
“As interest in the game continues to grow across the continent, we look forward to working with the Pelicans, the Spurs and our partners to deliver unique experiences for fans, aspiring players and the local communities.”
The Pelicans, who will be playing their third and fourth games in Europe and first in France and England, currently feature two-time NBA All-Star Zion Williamson, 2022 NBA All-Star Dejounte Murray, and 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen.
Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars said: “Participating in these 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.
“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.”
The Spurs, who will be playing their 10th and 11th games in Europe, sixth in France and first in England, currently feature two-time NBA All-Star and 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, two-time NBA All-Star De’Aaron Fox, 2024-25 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, and 2026 Castrol Rising Star Dylan Harper.
Spurs CEO RC Buford added: “It’s an incredible honor to make our return to France and play our first-ever game in England, given the strong embrace we’ve felt from the community and fans across Europe.
“Bringing world-class basketball, community impact engagements and compelling fan activations to a European market, alongside the league, aligns directly with our organization’s vision to unite our global audience through unforgettable experiences and a shared love of sports.”
In addition to the games, the NBA, the Spurs and the Pelicans will conduct NBA Cares social impact programming focused on health, wellness and sustainability, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and Her Time to Play youth basketball clinics, coach and referee development programming, and interactive fan activities that will bring the NBA experience to fans in Paris and Manchester.
How can I watch the NBA game at Co-op Live in Manchester?
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. Ticket sales and additional information about the games and surrounding events will be announced at a later date.
Fans can register their interest and enter a chance to win free tickets here. Fans in the UK and France can also enter for a chance to win court area tickets, travel and accommodation, and a meet and greet with an NBA legend here.