NBA London Game 2026: Date, venue, teams and more

In January 2026, the NBA heads to London to host a head-to-head game as part of the regular season.

This will be the 19th game featuring an NBA team in the UK since 1993.

Here is everything you need to know as part of the unforgettable showdown.

NBA London date

The NBA will arrive in London on Sunday 18th January 2026.

NBA London venue

The NBA match will be hosted at the O2 Arena in London.

Since opening in 2007, the venue is famous for hosting major concerts and sporting events.

With a capacity of 20,000, the O2 is renowned for being one of the busiest venues in the UK.

The O2 arena has hosted numerous NBA regular season games from 2011- 2019.

NBA London teams

Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic

Magic bring 2024 All-Star and 2022 first overall Draft pick Paolo Banchero, while the Grizzlies will be led by two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant.

The Grizzlies have never won a championship, while Magic have been triumphant in the NBA Finals on five occasions.

NBA London tickets

NBA London tickets can be purchased via the official O2 Website.