Overview

• The NBA has scheduled six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with matchups in Berlin and London in January 2026 and followed by games in Manchester and Paris.
• Commissioner Adam Silver and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at No. 10 and with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to bolster political backing for a standalone European league.
• League executives have held investment talks with private equity firms KKR, CVC, Bridgepoint and Redbird Capital Partners as well as Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism.
• Exploratory discussions with FIBA are underway to shape governance and competition rules while early franchise talks focus on establishing teams in London and Manchester.
• NBA officials plan to present a formal proposal at next month’s Board of Governors meeting, aiming for a possible 2026 debut without any binding agreements to date.