Key points:
- Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play preseason games in Macao on 10 and 12 October 2025
- The partnership includes interactive fan events, youth programs and a new NBA Flagship Store at The Londoner Macao
- Games will feature well-known players and be broadcast globally
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sands China have confirmed a multiyear collaboration to bring NBA China Games to Macau, with the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns set to play two preseason games in October 2025.
Scheduled for 10 and 12 October at The Venetian Arena, the games will feature high-profile players including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Ben Simmons.
The event aims to expand the NBA's global reach and engage with basketball fans in the region.
Beyond the games, the NBA and Sands will host interactive fan activities, community outreach initiatives and lifestyle events. Highlights include an NBA Fan Day with celebrity performances and on-court skills competitions.
Additionally, a new NBA Flagship Store will open at The Londoner Macao, offering a range of official NBA merchandise.
The announcement was made during an event at The Londoner Arena in Macao, attended by NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, Sands China executives and NBA Legends such as Ray Allen and Tracy McGrady.
The NBA China Games 2025 will be broadcast to fans in over 200 countries and territories across television, digital and social media platforms.
Commenting on the development, NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum stated: “Bringing preseason games to Macao will showcase the excitement of the NBA to fans in one of the world’s emerging hubs for sports.
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“The Nets and the Suns feature an exciting mix of established and rising stars, and we look forward to engaging fans, aspiring players and the local community in Macao through these games and a variety of interactive events, youth development programs and social impact initiatives.”
Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks added: “We always love the opportunity to compete on the global stage and we are grateful to participate in The NBA China Games 2025.
“The Brooklyn Nets have an incredible fanbase around the globe and we can’t wait to bring our love of the game directly to our fans while giving our players and coaches the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture.”
