Oct 11, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes to the basket in front of Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Mike Watters-Imagn Images

NBA Makes Historic Announcement for Grizzlies-Magic Game

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 9:33 AM ET

The NBA has consistently been trying to expand its reach globally, and hosting more games internationally has certainly helped.

On Wednesday, the NBA announced a new slate of regular-season games featuring the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. The Grizzlies and Magic will face off in January for a two-game slate, the first being in Berlin and the next in London.

"The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, and in London on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026," the NBA announced.

Europe, get ready! ✈️

The NBA will host SIX regular-season games in Europe over the next three years, with games to come in Berlin and London (2026), Manchester and Paris (2027) and Berlin and Paris (2028).

️ https://t.co/4NoauGQOj7 pic.twitter.com/jn5vPeYxWs
— NBA (@NBA) July 30, 2025

The matchup on January 15 will be the first-ever regular-season NBA game in Germany, as the Grizzlies and Magic are set to make history.

"The NBA Berlin Game 2026 presented by Tissot will mark the 14th game featuring an NBA team in Germany since 1984 and the league’s first regular-season game in the country," The NBA continued. "The NBA London Game 2026 presented by Tissot will be the 19th game featuring an NBA team in the UK since 1993 and the league’s 10th regular-season game in London."

see you in Berlin on January 15 pic.twitter.com/LaPKfiRtbt
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) July 30, 2025

The Magic being the first team to travel to Germany for a regular season game certainly makes sense, as they have three of the seven active NBA players from Germany: Franz Wagner, Mo Wagner, and Tristan Da Silva. The international crowd will also get a treat by watching Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who is one of the most electric players in the league.

The Grizzlies having a two-game stretch in Europe in the middle of the regular season will certainly be interesting, but it will expose Memphis to more international NBA fans.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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