NBA tickets for Spurs and Pelicans games in Paris and Manchester sold out

The NBA has announced that tickets for the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans games scheduled for January 2027 in Paris and Manchester are already sold out. This rapid sell-out, occurring months in advance, highlights the intense demand for regular-season international games in Europe.

High interest is attributed to star players, specifically French center Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs and Zion Williamson for the Pelicans. Reports indicate that nearly one million fans requested tickets, underscoring the league's successful international expansion strategy and the growing European fanbase.