NBA China Games 2026: Rockets, Mavericks to meet in October preseason

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sands China Ltd. (Sands) announced Monday that the NBA China Games 2026 will feature the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.

As part of the competition, the two teams will play 2026-27 preseason games on Friday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 11, at The Venetian Arena in Macao.

“The Rockets are an iconic brand with support around the globe, and we are honored to be selected alongside the Mavericks to bring a Texas-sized matchup to Macao as part of The NBA China Games 2026,” said Patrick Fertitta, alternate governor of the Rockets.

“Since drafting Hall of Famer Yao Ming first overall in 2002, we have received overwhelming love from the passionate basketball fans of China and built several cherished memories playing overseas,” Fertitta added. “We are excited to have another opportunity to represent the NBA abroad and showcase our team in front of the fans in Macao next preseason.”

In addition to the two games, the NBA and Sands will host interactive fan events. These will include NBA House and NBA Fan Day; youth basketball clinics; and a community impact week hosted by NBA Cares and Sands Cares, which features social impact programming focused on health, wellness, and sustainability.

According to the league office, The NBA China Games 2026 will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories across television, digital media, and social media. The games and surrounding events will be supported by a roster of marketing partners, headlined by Amazon Web Services, Gatorade, Nike, and Tissot.

Information about ticket sales, tipoff times, and the various fan, youth, and community events will be announced at a later date.

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