The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will play a regular season game in Mexico City on Nov. 9.
The NBA’s 32nd game in Mexico since 1992 will take place at Arena CDMX.
The Magic, led by Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, will be playing in Mexico for the fourth time since 2012.
“With the Magic having been to London twice, Japan, China, Brazil and Mexico City previously, we love representing the NBA and the City of Orlando when we have the opportunity to play in these Global Games,” Magic CEO Alex Martins said. “We’ve had the opportunity to be in Mexico City before, and we know the passion of the fans and are really looking forward to bringing our team back to Mexico City to play.”
It will be the first contest south of the border for the Hawks, led by All-Stars Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
“It is always a privilege to showcase our team, the city of Atlanta and the NBA in the Global Games,” Hawks CEO Steve Koonin said. “We had an incredible time last year starting the season in the first NBA Abu Dhabi Games and we are excited to connect with the fans in Mexico City and experience the wonderful culture there.”
–Field Level Media
