NBA to Make History at Co-op Live Manchester in 2027.
Manchester is set to host a regular-season NBA game for the first time ever in 2027, with the landmark matchup scheduled to take place on Sunday 17th January 2027.
The NBA is officially coming to Manchester, with Co-op Live confirmed to host the landmark event. The announcement marks a huge moment for not just basketball fans, but Manchester’s growing reputation as the UK’s true sports capital.
From Premier League football to World Title Boxing and International Cricket , Manchester has long been home to some of the world’s biggest sporting occasions – and now the NBA is bringing basketball’s biggest stars to the city.
A Huge Moment for Basketball Fans in the UK
While London has hosted NBA games in previous years, this will be the first time Manchester hosts an official NBA regular-season matchup. It has now been announced that the New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs will play at Co-op Live on Sunday, 17th January 2027. The fixture is expected to be part of the NBA’s growing international schedule.
The announcement follows confirmation that the NBA will return to London in 2026 before heading north to Manchester the following year.
Basketball’s popularity across the UK has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by social media, global superstars and an increasingly passionate fanbase. Manchester’s vibrant sports culture and state-of-the-art arena infrastructure made it the ideal destination for the NBA’s next major European event.
Why Manchester?
As the UK’s leading sports capital and home to globally recognised football clubs Manchester United and Manchester City, the city already attracts millions of sports fans every year.
Combined with the addition of the world-class Co-op Live arena, the city has become a destination for major international sport and entertainment.
With a growing basketball scene and a passionate fanbase, Manchester was a natural choice for the NBA’s first regular-season UK game outside London.
Co-op Live Are Ready for Another Landmark Event
Since opening, Co-op Live has established itself as one of Europe’s leading live entertainment venues, hosting major concerts and sporting events, making it the perfect place to host this game.
Fans can expect an incredible atmosphere, premium hospitality experiences and the opportunity to watch some of basketball’s biggest stars live in Manchester when the NBA arrives in 2027.
NBA Manchester 2027 Tickets
Demand for Manchester’s first ever regular-season NBA game is expected to be extremely high. Find out more information on how to purchase your tickets through the Co-op Live Website.
FAQs – The NBA Are Coming To Manchester 2027
The NBA regular-season game at Co-op Live will take place on Sunday 17th January 2027.
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the San Antonio Spurs in Manchester.
The game will take place at Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena.
Yes, this will be the first-ever NBA regular-season game to take place in Manchester.
Fans could see some of the NBA’s biggest names including Victor Wembanyama, Zion Williamson, De’Aaron Fox and Dejounte Murray.
Manchester was selected as it is the sporting capital of the UK, it also has a reputation for hosting major international sporting events.
Official ticket sale dates have not yet been confirmed. Fans are encouraged to register their interest for updates and ticket information through Co-op Live’s website.