NBA announces fan, youth & community events around NBA London game

By Sam Neter on December 16, 2025

The National Basketball Association has announced the return of NBA House to London alongside a week of youth basketball development activity ahead of the NBA London Game 2026.

The game will see the Memphis Grizzlies face the Orlando Magic in a regular-season matchup on Sunday 18 January at 5.00pm GMT at The O2.

NBA House, the league’s free interactive fan event, will take place at Magazine London from Friday 16 January to Sunday 18 January.

Open daily from 12.00pm to 8.00pm, NBA House will offer fans an immersive basketball experience, including:

– On-court basketball activities and competitions

– Panel sessions with NBA legends

– Limited-edition and customised NBA merchandise

– Photo opportunities with the Larry O’Brien Trophy

– NBA-themed giveaways and prizes

The Orlando Magic will also host an interactive activation allowing fans to recreate iconic NBA dunks for the chance to win Magic-branded prizes.

Entry to NBA House is free with an NBA ID, which can be created at NBA.com/HouseLondon. Fans attending NBA House on Sunday 18 January will also be able to watch the NBA London Game live on a big screen from 5.00pm GMT.

In addition to the fan-facing events, the NBA, Grizzlies and Magic will deliver a week-long programme of basketball development activity across London.

This will include Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA and Her Time to Play youth clinics, coaching development sessions and NBA Cares community initiatives, with more than 5,000 young people aged 12–16 expected to be engaged across the capital.

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