The Indiana Pacers meet the Denver Nuggets in the 2026 NBA Mexico City Game on Saturday, November

This fixture marks the 35th NBA game played in Mexico since 1992, comprising 16 regular-season contests and 19 preseason matchups. No country outside the United States and Canada has hosted more games governed by the league. The game was one of five international fixtures on the league’s calendar this season, alongside the NBA Canada Games on October 3 and 10 and the NBA China Games on October 9 and 11, both in preseason, as well as the NBA Paris Game on January 14 and the NBA Manchester Game on January 17, which were due to be played in 2027.

How to Watch Pacers and Nuggets Live

Fans in Mexico can watch the broadcast live on ESPN, while selected regional markets across Latin America carry the game through Disney+, subject to regional availability. Viewers in the United States can access the telecast via NBA TV on Fubo, which provides a free trial for new subscribers. The global audience can also stream the action through NBA League Pass. International coverage reaches fans across more than 200 countries and territories.

For those attending in person, tickets for the Arena CDMX went on public sale on May 29 and are completely sold out alongside all VIP hospitality packages. The venue has hosted every NBA contest in Mexico City since opening in 2012.

Pacers and Nuggets Seek Momentum in Mexico

Both franchises arrived in Mexico seeking momentum after uneven starts to the 2026-27 regular season. The Pacers hold a 3-6 record. Both teams enter the international showcase following victories on Wednesday, November 4.

Indiana defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 107-103 on the road, powered by 20 points from Pascal Siakam. Meanwhile, Denver cruised to a 128-109 home win over the Toronto Raptors behind a stellar triple-double from Nikola Jokić, who recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Arena Features Cultural Motifs for Dia De Muertos

For the third year, the league scheduled its Mexico fixture during the week of the traditional Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. The Arena CDMX features a specially designed court decorated with cultural motifs, complemented by fan activations inside the venue.

Ahead of tip-off, the weekend’s festivities kicked off with “House of Legends,” an exclusive fan event featuring former players Nenê and Danilo Gallinari offering food, cocktails, and basketball discussions. The gathering is restricted to attendees aged 18 and older.

International Rosters and Family Connections

The matchup highlights the league’s global footprint, featuring seven international players on the rosters from a total of 125 league-wide. A notable sibling matchup involves Canadian brothers Andrew and Ryan Nembhard. Andrew serves as the starting guard for the Pacers, averaging a career-high 19 points and 6.9 assists per game with a 39.5 percent success rate from beyond the arc. Ryan holds a two-way contract with Denver, splitting time between the Nuggets and their G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.

For Denver’s Nikola Jokić, the fixture represents his first career appearance playing an NBA game in Mexico. Jokić reached his 201st career regular-season triple-double against Toronto, bringing him closer to the all-time league record.

Previous Visits to Mexico

This is the first visit by the Indiana Pacers to Mexico. Meanwhile, the Nuggets previously played in the country 20 years ago when they featured Eduardo Nájera on their roster and were led by Carmelo Anthony, falling 121-115 against the Golden State Warriors.

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