The San Antonio Spurs will make history by playing their first regular-season game in Manchester and returning to Paris in January 2027.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs may be on their epic playoff run in the Western Conference Finals, but the team is already looking ahead to an overseas trip next season.
The Spurs announced Wednesday they are planning to play regular season games in two European cities in January 2027. The team will face off with the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 14 and Jan. 17 in Manchester. The trip will be the first time the NBA has placed a regular season game in an English City.
“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,” said San Antonio Spurs CEO RC Buford. “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 playing the games, the Spurs and the Pelicans will conduct NBA Cares social impact programming focused on health, wellness and sustainability, coach and referee development programming and interactive fan activities in the two cities. The teams will also continue to work with Ledger to bring youth basketball programming and court renovation efforts to Paris and Manchester.
The Spurs are proud of their international heritage. More than 50 international players have worn a Spurs jersey in the franchise history, including current superstar Victor Wembanyama, as well as legacy players Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker and many more.