Those basketball supporters who are buzzing at the prospect of going to the upcoming NBA games in Berlin and London this January, will be hoping for more electrifying court action. Don’t miss out on the chance of seeing the Stateside stars on your doorstep in 2026.
Let GOAL give you all the vital ticket information you need to know ahead of the NBA regular season games taking place in European cities this season, including how much they cost and where you can buy them.
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When are the NBA Europe Games 2026?
There are three NBA regular-season games taking place outside the United States and Canada over the coming months. The first is in Mexico in November, the remaining two take place in Europe as follows:
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 15 2026, 7pm | Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic | Uber Arena, Berlin | StubHub from €650 / Viagogo from €325 |
| Sun, Jan 18 2026, 5pm | Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies | The O2 Arena, London | StubHub from €334, Viagogo from €197 |
There are also future plans to stage NBA regular season games in Manchester, UK, and in Paris, France, in 2027, as well as in Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France, in 2028.
How to buy NBA Europe Games 2026 tickets
Tickets for the Berlin and London NBA games in January 2026 will be released in several phases, an initial phase reserved for NBA subscribers and priority pass holders, followed by general public sales.
Additionally, VIP packages will be offered, including exclusive perks such as premium seating, backstage access, and even meet-and-greet opportunities with players.
When the NBA stars have previously visited European shores, demand for tickets has always been extremely high. For example, the NBA Paris Games 2025 sold out within hours, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the NBA in Europe.
In addition to the above, fans can purchase NBA Europe Games tickets on the secondary market. StubHub and Viagogo are two of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. They are legitimate merchants in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets.
How much are NBA Europe Games 2026 tickets?
NBA Europe Games 2026 ticket prices will vary depending on seat location, category, and visibility. Based on previous editions, seats are likely to range in price from between €100-€2000.
VIP packages, with hospitality access and exclusive benefits, may exceed €3,000. Prices may vary slightly between the game in Berlin and the one in London due to venue layout, local taxes, and demand.
Keep tabs on the official arena ticket portals for additional information about availability and prices and also on secondary resale sites such as StubHub and Viagogo.
Where are the NBA Europe Games 2026 being held?
Uber Arena (Berlin)
The Uber Arena (previously known as the O2 World or Mercedes-Benz Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Berlin, Germany, with a maxium capacity of 17,000. It opened in 2008 and is home to Eisbaren Berlin, the most successful team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga and also Alba Berlin, who have been crowned German basketball champions 11 times since 1996. The Berlin venue also hosted the finals of Europe's most prestigious basketball competition, Euroleague, on three occasions (2009, 2016 and 2024).
This may be the first time that NBA players have graced the arena before, but NHL stars have skated into the German capital on a couple of occasions, back in 2011 (Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings) and again in 2019 (Chicago Blackhawks vs Eisbären Berlin). Aside from sport, numerous musical artists and groups have performed at the arena, the first being Metallica in 2008 and more recently Lady Gaga, as part of her Mayhem Ball tour. The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards were also staged there.
02 Arena (London)
The O2 Arena (commonly known as The O2) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the centre of The O2 entertainment district on the Greenwich Peninsula in London, England. It opened in its present form, under the Millennium Dome, in 2007 and at 20,000, it has the third-highest capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom, behind Co-op Live and Manchester Arena.
It has hosted numerous sporting events over the past couple of decades, including several Olympic competitions at London 2012. A year earlier, The O2 staged its first NBA regular season encounter (and the first to be held on European soil). Since that initial 2011 game between the Toronto Raptors and the New Jersey Nets, the NBA stars have visited another eight times, although this January’s match-up will be the first time the American-based ballers have visited the Greenwich venue since 2019.
It's set to be a busy year at the O2 Arena for basketball fans, as following January’s NBA clash, the 2026 Basketball Play-Off Finals (the climax of the British men’s and women’s basketball seasons) will be held there in May. A week after that, the arena bids welcome to the famous Harlem Globetrotters, who are hitting London as part of their ‘100 Year Tour’, which is being touted as being the most legendary tour in Globetrotters’ history.
What to know about NBA Europe Games
European basketball buffs cannot wait for 2026 to burst into life. In January, NBA stars from the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies, such as Jaren Jackson Jr, Ja Morant, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner, arrive on the continent to play games in Berlin and London. While the English capital has welcomed a host of NBA teams over the last 10-15 years, it will be a momentous occasion for German hoops fanatics, as this will be the first-ever NBA regular-season game staged in their country. There will be a rush to secure courtside sides at both match-ups, so let GOAL give you the lowdown on what ticket options are available.
Last January, the European basketball spotlight fell solely on Paris, as the French capital staged a NBA regular season double-header between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers. Both encounters were full of points that kept the fans that crammed into the Accor Arena on the edge of their seat throughout the four quarters. To add to the crowd’s enjoyment, French international, Victor Wembanyama, stole the show, bagging 20+ points in both games.
The recent Paris games may have both been points fests, but they still don’t come close to the most memorable NBA encounter in Europe. Back in 2011, the Toronto Raptors and the New Jersey Nets clashed in London. In a thrilling encounter that needed three further periods of Overtime to decide the winner, the O2 Arena audience saw a staggering 273 points scored, with the Italian centre, Andrea Bargnani, starring and netting 35 points for the Raptors.