The NBA will be back in England after 7 years
The North American basketball league announced a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic in London for 2026. It will be played at The O2 Arena on January 18.
This marks when the NBA will be back in the UK after their last game there in January 2019 between the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards. The league's last 5 European games were all held in France.
The announcement is part of the NBA's strategy to be back in Europe. Besides London, games are scheduled for Manchester, Berlin, and Paris through 2028. Recent rumors suggest the league is considering creating its own European basketball tournament outside of FIBA's structure.
