Paolo Banchero and the Magic will face Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizzlies in Germany on Jan. 15.
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin and London this week to begin a three-year slate of NBA games in Europe. Future games will be played in Manchester and Paris in 2027 and in Berlin and Paris in 2028.
Get ready for an exciting week of on-court action and off-court fan experiences, as the Grizzlies and Magic tip off their European tour in Berlin on Jan. 15 (2 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
What is the NBA Berlin Game?
The NBA Berlin Game presented by Tissot is one of seven international showcases during the 2025-26 season, joining the NBA Abu Dhabi Games (Oct. 2 & 4), NBAxNBL Melbourne Series (Oct. 3 & 5), NBA Canada Series (Oct. 6), NBA China Games (Oct. 10 & 12), NBA Mexico City Game (Nov. 1) and NBA London Game (Jan. 18).
This will mark the 14th game featuring an NBA team in Germany since 1984 and the league’s first regular-season game in the country.
When is the NBA Berlin Game?
The regular-season game between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies will take place on Jan. 15, tipping off at 8 p.m. CET (2 p.m. ET).
Where will the NBA Berlin Game be played?
The game will be held at Uber Arena, a 17,000-seat venue opened in 2008, in the heart of Berlin.
How can I watch the NBA Berlin Game?
The game will be available to watch live on Prime Video in the United States. Check your local listings for the broadcast from other locations.
Which NBA teams have played in Germany in previous years?
In addition to 10 exhibition games between NBA and European teams dating back to 1984, three preseason games between NBA teams have been played in Germany.
- Oct. 18, 1996 (Berlin): Pacers 98, SuperSonics 95 | Box score
- Oct. 10, 2006 (Cologne): 76ers 103, Suns 100 | Box score
- Oct. 14, 2008 (Berlin): Hornets 96, Wizards 80 | Box score
Is there any programming outside of the official preseason games?
The NBA House in Berlin is the one-stop destination to celebrate the NBA and its culture. Featuring appearances by NBA legends, basketball competitions on an NBA half court, gaming, the Larry O’Brien Trophy and limited-edition and customized NBA merchandise.
You won’t want to miss NBA House on Jan. 9, 10 and 11 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day at Uber Eats Music Hall. Fans in Berlin can register for free tickets with an NBA ID. Fans can also purchase tickets to the Official Viewing Party on Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
In addition to Thursday’s game, the NBA, the Grizzlies and the Magic will conduct NBA Cares community outreach initiatives, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and Her Time to Play youth basketball clinics, coach and referee development programming and interactive fan activities that will bring the NBA experience to fans in Berlin.
Where can I purchase tickets for the NBA Berlin Game?
Fans can buy tickets to this year’s NBA Berlin Game here.
Fans can join NBA Experiences in Berlin to unlock premium access, VIP experiences, and moments you won’t find anywhere else.
What are three key storylines to know entering this matchup?
1. The Wagner Bros — Moe is back, Franz is questionable: In Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, Moe Wagner suited up for the Magic for the first time since tearing his ACL in December 2024. In his first action in 387 days, Wagner posted eight points, two rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes off the bench.
Moe Wagner is one of three German players on the Magic roster — along with his younger brother, Franz, and Tristan da Silva — who have all played for the German national team. The Wagner brothers helped Germany win the 2023 FIBA World Cup, while Franz and da Silva were part of last summer’s EuroBasket title run.
“I’ll get back as soon as I can. Hopefully that’ll be in Berlin,” said Franz Wagner, who has been out since Dec. 7 with a high left ankle sprain. “Regardless of whether I play or not, it’s going to be a true full-circle moment for Moe and I, growing up and going as little kids to that gym to watch the pros play. Playing an NBA game there is pretty special for us, and we’re going to appreciate the opportunity.”
2. Bane, Grizzlies reunite in Europe: The Magic and Grizzlies did not wait until the 2025 NBA Finals were over to begin the summer of player movement. They agreed to a trade in mid-June that sent Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony (who was waived and now plays in Milwaukee) and Draft picks. The teams have yet to meet this season, so these two games in Europe — beginning with the NBA Berlin Game — will mark the first time Bane and Caldwell-Pope face their former squads.
3. All-Stars on a global stage: In addition to welcoming home three of their own in the Wagner brothers and da Silva, fans will also see a trio of young All-Stars in Orlando’s Paolo Banchero (2024) and Memphis’ Ja Morant (’22, ’23) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (’23, ’25). The Magic (22-18) are sixth in the East and the Grizzlies (17-22) are 10th in the West, which means both teams will be eager to put on a show for a new audience and get every win they can muster as the NBA season’s midpoint nears.
