The NBA will return to Mexico City for a regular-season game in November 2026, with the Denver Nuggets set to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Arena CDMX. The announcement was made by the league and Zignia Live on April 16, 2026, confirming the matchup as part of the NBA’s ongoing effort to expand its global footprint through international games.
This will be the 35th NBA game held in Mexico since 1992, more than any other country outside the United States and Canada. Of those, 16 will be regular-season contests, underscoring Mexico’s growing role as a consistent host for league events. The game will take place during the week of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a culturally significant period in Mexico, and will feature special in-arena activations reflecting the theme, including a specially designed basketball court and fan engagement initiatives.
The Denver Nuggets, who won the NBA championship in 2023, will be making their second appearance in Mexico. Their prior visit came in 2006, when they played a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors in Monterrey. The franchise enters the 2026 matchup led by three-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokić, 2026 NBA All-Star Jamal Murray, and forward Aaron Gordon.
For the Indiana Pacers, the game will mark their first-ever visit to Mexico City. The Eastern Conference champions, who defended their title in 2025, will be represented by two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, four-time NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam — who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 — and Ivica Zubac, named to the 2025 NBA All-Defensive Second Team. The Pacers will become the 23rd NBA franchise to play a game in Mexico.
The NBA Mexico City Game 2026 will be broadcast live in Mexico on ESPN, across Latin America, and globally through ESPN on Disney+ in select international markets. The league estimates the broadcast will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories via television, digital platforms, and social media. In addition to the game, the NBA and its partners will conduct NBA Cares social impact programming focused on health, wellness, and sustainability, along with Jr. NBA initiatives aimed at youth development.
League officials emphasized the importance of the event in strengthening basketball’s presence in Latin America. Raul Zarraga, senior vice president of NBA Latin America, stated that hosting the 35th game in Mexico reflects the depth of the NBA’s relationship with the country and its role in bringing the game closer to fans locally, throughout the region, and around the world.
The Mexico City game is one of several international regular-season events planned by the NBA for the 2026-27 season. The league has also announced upcoming games in Paris and Manchester, England, as part of its strategy to grow the sport’s global audience.
As the date approaches, further details regarding ticket sales, exact tip-off time, and additional event programming are expected to be released by the NBA and local organizers. Fans are encouraged to follow official NBA channels for updates.
The NBA Mexico City Game 2026 represents a continued commitment to hosting meaningful international games that celebrate local culture whereas delivering high-level basketball to a worldwide audience.
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