– 34th NBA Game in Mexico Marks the Most in Any Country Outside the U.S. and Canada
and Will Coincide with “Dia de Muertos” Celebrations Locally –
MEXICO CITY, June 10, 2025 –The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Zignia Live today announced that The NBA Mexico City Game 2025 will feature the Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons playing a regular-season game hosted by Zignia Live at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Saturday, Nov. 1.
The matchup will mark the league’s 34th game in Mexico since 1992 – more than any country outside of the U.S. and Canada – and coincide with traditional “Día de Muertos” (Day of the Dead) celebrations locally for the second consecutive year. The “Dia de Muertos” theme will be showcased through a variety of in-arena activations during the game, including a specially themed basketball court and several fan engagement initiatives.
The Mavericks, who will be playing their eighth game in Mexico, currently feature 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving and four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. The Pistons, who will be making their third appearance in Mexico, completed one of the largest year-over-year turnarounds in NBA history last season and made the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2016. They are led by 2025 NBA All-Star and All-NBA Third Team member Cade Cunningham and a young core of standouts that include Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Stewart.
The NBA Mexico City Game 2025 will air live in Mexico, across Latin America and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media. In addition to the game, the league and its partners will conduct NBA Cares community outreach initiatives, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA youth and coach basketball development programming, and interactive fan activities that will bring the NBA experience to fans in Mexico City.
The game and surrounding events will be supported by a roster of marketing partners, including Emirates, Jordan Brand, Michelob Ultra, PlayStation and Tissot.
Fans can register their interest in tickets and receive access to an exclusive ticket pre-sale that will take place on Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10 by visiting www.nbamexicocitygame.mx. Tickets for the game will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 11. Special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences and hospitality will be available for purchase at https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-mexico-city-game-2025.
The 2025 NBA Finals, a best-of-seven series between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, are airing live in Mexico on ESPN, Disney+ and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans in Mexico can find more information about the NBA at NBA.com/Mexico, by downloading the NBA App and by following the league on Facebook (@nbamexico), Instagram (@nbamex), Threads (@nbamex), TikTok (@nbamex), WhatsApp Channels (NBA Mexico), X (@nbamex) and YouTube (NBA México). They can also purchase official NBA merchandise at the NBA Stores in Mexico City, online at NBATienda.com and at the Arena CDMX on game night.
Executive Quotes:
NBA Latin America Senior Vice President and Head of Operations Raul Zarraga:
“The Mavericks and Pistons are two exciting teams that feature a mix of established and rising stars. We look forward to welcoming them back to Mexico and to once again celebrating ‘Dia de Muertos’ with the passionate NBA fans in Mexico and from across Latin America.”
Zignia Live Director Alejandro Arce Saldívar:
“It is an honor to collaborate once again with the NBA to bring one of the world’s most thrilling sports experiences to Mexico. At Zignia Live, we are committed to delivering unforgettable experiences, and there is no better stage than Arena CDMX to host the best basketball league in the world. We extend our sincere gratitude to the NBA, the participating teams, and the passionate Mexican fans whose energy and enthusiasm make these extraordinary events possible.”
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts:
“We take significant pride in the fact that the Mavericks organization and our supporters reflect the increased globalization of basketball and the NBA. The vibrancy of Mexico City and the passion of its fans make it the perfect place to host these Global Games, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to represent the NBA and the city of Dallas in Mexico City for the eighth time.”
Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon:
“The Detroit Pistons organization is excited to be participating in The NBA Mexico City Game 2025 next season. Playing a regular-season game in Mexico City will be a great experience for our players and coaches, and we look forward to showcasing Detroit Basketball to an international audience and a passionate, growing NBA fanbase.”
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
About Zignia Live
Zignia Live is one of the main show promotion companies in Mexico and Latin America, ranking within the “Top 20” of the most active promoters in the world. Zignia Live is a content provider for important venues in Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara, Torreón, Tampico, Monterrey and offers unique and memorable experiences through the presentation of world-class live shows in the musical, artistic and sports fields.
