The NBA Paris Games 2025 promise to be an unforgettable experience as the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers face off in two regular-season games at the Accor Arena. Scheduled for January 23rd and 25th, these matchups mark the first time the NBA will hold two regular-season games in Paris in a single season, solidifying the city’s status as a basketball hub.
For Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama, this event is more than just basketball-it’s a homecoming. After dazzling fans in France with Metropolitans 92 and becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama is returning as a rising NBA superstar. His impact has been monumental, earning him Kia Rookie of the Year honors and placing him fifth on the Kia MVP Ladder this season. “Playing in front of my home country as an NBA player is a dream,” Wemby said. “The energy will be electric.”
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers arrive in Paris with momentum. Boasting an 8-1 record in January, they’ve become one of the hottest teams in the league. Led by two-time All-Stars Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers aim to build on last season’s Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
Haliburton, who represented Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, shared his excitement: “I’m thrilled to return to Paris. Even if the crowd favors Wemby, it’s going to be an amazing atmosphere.”
The first-ever doubleheader of NBA Games in Paris
For the Spurs, it’s been a rebuilding journey, but Wembanyama has been a beacon of hope. Averaging 24.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and a league-high 4.0 blocks per game, he’s the cornerstone of a young team looking to end their playoff drought. With veterans like Chris Paul providing leadership, San Antonio is showing glimpses of its former glory.
The Paris Games also celebrate the NBA’s deep connection with France, the country with the most NBA players outside North America. Following the city’s successful hosting of the 2024 Olympics and back-to-back French No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft, basketball fever in Paris is at an all-time high.
Fans in the U.S. can catch the action live on NBA TV (January 23rd) and ESPN (January 25th), while international audiences can tune in via beIN SPORTS, Canal+, and NBA League Pass. With over 200 countries broadcasting the games, the NBA Paris Games 2025 are a true global celebration of basketball.
