NBA Mexico City Game - Nuggets vs Pacers

The 2026 NBA Mexico City Game will bring a regular-season NBA game to Arena CDMX on Saturday, November 7. The Denver Nuggets will face the Indiana Pacers in what will be the NBA's 35th game in Mexico since 1992. The game will take place during Día de Muertos week and will feature themed in-arena elements, including a specially designed court and fan engagement initiatives. The official NBA schedule lists tip-off at 4:00 PM Mexico City time.

The game

The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will play a regular-season game at Arena CDMX. The matchup is part of the NBA's official 2026-27 schedule. It will be the Nuggets' second regular-season game in Mexico, while the Pacers will make their Mexico City debut in a regular-season game.

Venue and time

Arena CDMX will host the game on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The official NBA schedule lists the start at 10:00 PM UTC, equivalent to 4:00 PM in Mexico City. The Pacers' schedule also lists the game at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

NBA in Mexico

The NBA identifies the matchup as its 35th game in Mexico since 1992, the most games the league has played in any country outside the United States and Canada. The 2026 Mexico City Game continues that international relationship with an official regular-season matchup.

Día de Muertos

The game will feature presentation elements inspired by Día de Muertos. The NBA has announced in-arena activations including a specially themed court and fan engagement experiences. The game will take place during Día de Muertos week for the third consecutive year.