Wembanyama, Spurs to return to Paris in 2027

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will return to Paris for a regular-season game against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2027, the NBA announced on Wednesday.

The teams will play in the French capital on January 14 before heading to Manchester, England, for a second game three days later.

"Playing games in Paris and Manchester reflects the strong momentum we're seeing for basketball and the NBA in France, the UK and across Europe," said George Aivazoglou, NBA managing director for Europe and the Middle East.

In January 2025, San Antonio split a two-game series in Paris against the Indiana Pacers, months after Wembanyama helped to France to a silver medal at the Olympics.

It will be the first time Manchester has hosted a regular-season game. Both Paris and Manchester have been discussed as part of the NBA's plans to launch an independent European league.