The NBA is coming back to London as the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are set to play a regular-season game at The O2.
The game will take place at the iconic Greenwich arena on January 11, 2018 with tickets set to go on sale in October 2017.
The game will mark the league’s eighth regular-season game in London and the Celtics’ second game in the capital, having played a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2007.
The 76ers will be playing their second game in the UK and first game in London, having previously played a preseason game in Manchester against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2013.
In addition to the on-court action, the NBA London Game 2018 will feature a variety of interactive fan activities, NBA Cares community outreach initiatives and Jr. NBA basketball programming that will bring the NBA experience to fans in London.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan: “I am delighted the NBA continues to bring the world’s best basketball to our great city in what has now become a well-established and eagerly anticipated event on London’s sporting calendar.
“I know Londoners will be thrilled to see the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics up close at our world-famous O2.
“I am determined to make sure London remains the sporting capital of the world, and a key part of that is bringing major sports events here.”
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