Germany’s First Game: A Historic Moment

We are close to the new year – and the program for 2026 already looks promising: History will be made for Germany at the NBA game Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies, with German national players in the squad!

The main holidays are over and we are now in that somewhat haphazard period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. If you have already ticked off most of the Christmas highlights such as ice skating, visiting the Christmas market, circus performances or lights parks, there is one thing that remains above all: them Getting in the mood for 2026. For some it’s not that easy to say goodbye to this year, while others can’t wait to start the new one. And when we look at the program for January in Berlin, we have to be honest: we can hardly wait for 2026 either. This is one of the absolute highlights of the month NBA Berlin Game. For the first time in history a regular NBA game will be played in Germany. The teams Orlando Magic und Memphis Grizzlies meet on January 15th at Uber Arena each other. Basketball fans should definitely stay tuned – because here you can find all the information and details about this major sporting event in the capital!

NBA Berlin game
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A special highlight of this game is that the… German National players Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner for the Orlando Magic are in the squad – but both are currently sitting out due to injuries. The German international is also next to them Tristan da Silva at the NBA regular season game in Germany. Alumni Orlando Magic pros like Nick Anderson and Mickaël Piétrus will also be in the capital during this time and give autograph sessions.

In addition, the Magic have several Basketball courses with young people planned. The day before the game, the entire team will also take part in one Sustainability project and take part in a youth course in the Max Schmeling Hall. Overall, this should provide numerous opportunities to get closer to the team. It is also expected that the club from Florida will be on January 10th „Orlando Magic Kiez“ opened in the Deutsche Telekom representative office in Berlin-Mitte. This should serve as a meeting point for fans and offer the opportunity Meet former Magic players in person.

The NBA Berlin game between the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies will take place on January 15th at 8 p.m. in the Uber Arena (Uber Platz 1, 10243 Berlin). For tickets it’s worth taking a look official website as well as reliable ticket providers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity NBA’s first regular season game live in Germany to experience!

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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