Spurs Will Play Two NBA Games in Paris
The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans in two games in Paris in January 2027.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Basketball
The San Antonio Spurs will travel to Paris for two NBA regular season games against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 14 and January 17, 2027. Spurs guard Stephon Castle, who visited the city during the 2026 offseason, is expected to participate in the upcoming contests.
Why it matters
The international series continues the NBA's efforts to expand its global footprint by bringing regular-season matchups to European markets. These games serve as a return to Paris for the Spurs, who previously played there in 2025.
The San Antonio Spurs will play two games in Paris, matching the same number of international matchups they played against the Indiana Pacers in January 2025.
The players
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team based in Texas that competes in the Western Conference of the NBA.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are a professional basketball franchise that plays in the Western Conference of the NBA.
Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle is a professional basketball guard currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs.
The details
The upcoming schedule places both matchups between the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans in France. Stephon Castle is slated to compete in the games after having familiarized himself with the city during a visit in the summer of 2026.
Timeline
The Spurs previously played two games against the Indiana Pacers in Paris in January 2025.
Stephon Castle visited Paris during the 2026 NBA offseason.
The San Antonio Spurs will face the New Orleans Pelicans on January 14, 2027.
The San Antonio Spurs will face the New Orleans Pelicans on January 17, 2027.
Season Trajectory
This international series marks a notable deviation from the standard domestic travel schedule for the San Antonio Spurs. The trip alters the mid-season rhythm, forcing both the Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans to manage long-distance travel and time zone adjustments during the season.
The two games will count as regular-season matchups, impacting the final standings for both the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans. Fans should note that these games will require adjustments to local broadcast viewing times due to the time difference in Paris.
The takeaway
NBA international games provide unique visibility for teams while presenting significant logistical challenges for players. Fans should prepare for altered tip-off times when the series commences in January 2027.
Further reading
For more on the team's season performance, visit San Antonio Basketball.
