Mexico City Welcomes NBA’s Best in 32nd International Game
In a joint announcement made today by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Zignia, it has been confirmed that the NBA Mexico City Game 2023 will witness the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic in a regular-season game. This international basketball event will take place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Thursday, Nov. 9. With this forthcoming event, Mexico will be hosting its 32nd NBA game since 1992, an achievement that sets it apart as the country with the highest number of games hosted outside the U.S. and Canada.
The Orlando Magic, set to play its fourth game in Mexico since 2012, will showcase a roster of strong talent including 2022’s No. 1 overall pick and 2022-23 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, Paolo Banchero. Other notable players include 2021-22 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team member Franz Wagner, and 2017 No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz. Facing them on the court will be the Atlanta Hawks, known for their third consecutive playoff appearance. The team’s key players include two-time NBA All-Star Trae Young and 2022 NBA All-Star Dejounte Murray.
In Mexico, fans can catch the NBA Mexico City Game 2023 live on ESPN, Star+, TUDN, and NBA League Pass. These channels also serve to connect basketball enthusiasts worldwide as the NBA App allows for access in over 200 countries and territories through television, digital media, and social media.
In line with the NBA’s commitment to community engagement, NBA Cares community outreach initiatives and Jr. NBA youth basketball development programming will run in conjunction with the game. These events, coupled with interactive fan experiences, will create an immersive NBA experience in Mexico City.
As the week of basketball festivities concludes, Mexico City Capitanes will host the Osceola Magic on Friday, Nov. 10 as part of the NBA G League’s Showcase Cup schedule. Additional details about the 2023-24 NBA G League season will follow at a later date.
Several NBA marketing partners, such as AT&T, Gatorade, Hisense, Michelob ULTRA, Nike, Tissot, and Wonder, as well as Zignia’s associate partners Banco Azteca and TotalPlay, are set to support the game and surrounding events. More partnership announcements are expected in the coming months.
From today, NBA ID members who are keen to attend the NBA Mexico City Game 2023 can register their interest for tickets. An exclusive ticket pre-sale is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14 – Tuesday, Aug. 15. Banco Azteca cardholders can avail of tickets from Wednesday, Aug. 16 – Friday Aug. 18, while public sales begin on Saturday, Aug. 19. Packages offering premium access, VIP experiences, hospitality, and local hotel accommodations can be purchased from https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-mexico-city-game-2023.
The NBA maintains a robust online presence in Mexico, with fans able to connect and engage on various platforms, including NBA.com/Mexico, the NBA App, Facebook (@nbamexico), Tiktok (@nbamex), Twitter (@nbamex), YouTube (NBA México), and Instagram (@nbamex). Official NBA merchandise can be purchased online at NBATienda.com and at the Arena CDMX on game night.
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