NBA prepares for regular-season game in Mexico City on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

The NBA will host a regular-season game between the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on November 9, 2026. This marks the 35th NBA game held in Mexico City, reinforcing the league's focus on the region. NBA officials emphasized Mexico's importance as a market, citing a large fan base and infrastructure for basketball. The game will feature various fan events and aim to provide an authentic NBA experience. It follows the league's recent initiatives, including clinics and youth programs in the area.
- •Game set for November 9, 2026, at 4 pm CT
- •Nuggets and Pacers face off at Arena CDMX
- •NBA emphasizes Mexico's significance for future expansion
- •21.6 million unique viewers in Mexico last season
- •NBA has held 35 games in Mexico City since 1978
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — How NBA Views Mexico In Its Global Growth Strategy
"NBA officials spoke to Forbes about hosting a regular-season game on Saturday, expansion and more
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