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The Mavs and Pistons will square off in a game at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Nov. 1.<\/p>\n
The NBA returns to Mexico when the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons meet in the NBA Mexico City Game 2025<\/a> on Nov. 1. It marks the 34th NBA game played in Mexico \u2013 this will be the 15th regular-season game, along with 19 preseason games \u2013 as the country has hosted the most NBA games outside of the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n What is the NBA Mexico City Game?<\/p>\n This year\u2019s event marks the fourth consecutive year \u2014 and the 14th time since 2014, along with one game in 1997 \u2014 that the NBA has hosted a regular-season game in Mexico.<\/p>\n The Mexico City Game is one of seven international showcases on the NBA calendar during the 2025-26 season, alongside the NBA Abu Dhabi Games<\/a> (Oct. 2 & 4), NBA x NBL Melbourne Series<\/a> (Oct. 3 & 5), NBA Canada Series<\/a> (Oct. 6), NBA China Games<\/a> (Oct. 10 & 12), NBA Berlin Game<\/a> (Jan. 15) and NBA London Game<\/a> (Jan. 18).<\/p>\n When is the NBA Mexico City Game 2025?<\/p>\n The matchup between the Mavericks and Pistons will be held on Nov. 1 at 10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. local time in Mexico City).<\/p>\n Where will the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 be played?<\/p>\n The game will be held at Arena CDMX<\/a>, which has hosted every NBA game in Mexico City since the venue opened in 2012 and is home to the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.<\/p>\n How can I watch the NBA Mexico City Game 2025?<\/p>\n The Mexico City Game 2025 can be streamed on Peacock in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n Is there any programming outside of the official regular-season game?<\/p>\n \u201cThe House of Legends,\u201d<\/a> featuring Shawn Marion, will be held on Oct. 31.<\/p>\n Set within the iconic walls of Mexico City\u2019s most exclusive private club, House of Legends, hosted by Shawn Marion, is where basketball\u2019s greatest stories meet the spirit of D\u00eda de los Muertos.<\/p>\n The night before the Pistons and Mavericks tip off, step into an exclusive celebration that fuses the energy of the NBA with Mexico\u2019s rich traditions. Toast to the NBA\u2019s 34-year-long history in Mexico City with tequila tastings, an open bar, Mexican-inspired performances, and indulgent culinary offerings. Every moment at the House of Legends is crafted like a championship play, bringing fans closer to the game they love in a way only Mexico City can deliver.<\/p>\n Please Note: This package does not include admission to the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 and is reserved for guests 18+<\/p>\n Where can I purchase tickets for the NBA Mexico City Game 2025?<\/p>\n Tickets for the game went on sale to the public on July 11 and have sold out<\/a>.\u00a0 Special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences and hospitality are available for purchase here<\/a>.<\/p>\n What are 3 key storylines to know entering this matchup?<\/p>\n 1. A Mexico City rematch: Both teams have history in Mexico City, with this marking the fourth time Dallas has played a regular-season game there, while this is Detroit\u2019s second such game.<\/p>\n The Mavericks and Pistons also met in Mexico City on Dec. 12, 2019, which Dallas won, 122-111. Mavs center Dwight Powell is the only player from that game in 2019 who will be part of Saturday\u2019s contest. He may have an expanded role after Anthony Davis left Dallas\u2019 win over Indiana on Wednesday with lower leg soreness<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. No. 1 overall picks abound: In addition to Davis (2012) and the injured Kyrie Irving (2011), Saturday\u2019s game will feature two of the last five top picks in the NBA Draft: Detroit\u2019s Cade Cunningham (2021) and Dallas\u2019 Cooper Flagg (2025).<\/p>\n Cunningham enters the matchup averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists through Detroit\u2019s first five games (3-2). Flagg, 18, is averaging 13.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg and 2.8 apg through Dallas\u2019 first five games (2-3).<\/p>\n 3. Defensive priority: The Mavericks (110.3) and Pistons (112.0) enter Saturday\u2019s contest ranked eighth and 10th, respectively, in defensive efficiency this season. Which team will be able to break through and find their offensive rhythm when facing another staunch defense?\u00a0<\/p>\n If Davis is unavailable for Dallas, keep an eye on P.J. Washington (15.2 ppg) and Flagg (13.4 ppg) on the inside, alongside Max Christie (2.8 3-pointers per game) and Klay Thompson (1.4 3-pointers per game) on the perimeter.<\/p>\n Cunningham leads the Pistons\u2019 offense in scoring (22.2 ppg) and playmaking (8.2 apg, 7th in NBA). Detroit\u2019s frontline is headlined by Jalen Duren (14.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) and Ausar Thompson \u2014 who the league GM\u2019s highlighted as a potential breakout player<\/a> this season.<\/p>\n Which teams have played regular-season games in the NBA Mexico City Game in previous years?<\/p>\n 1997: Rockets 108, Mavericks 106<\/a> (Dec. 6)
\n2014: Rockets 113, Timberwolves 101<\/a> (Nov. 12)
\n2015: Celtics 114, Kings 97<\/a> (Dec. 3)
\n2017: Mavericks 113, Suns 108<\/a> (Jan. 12)
\n2017: Suns 108, Spurs 105<\/a> (Jan. 14)
\n2017: Nets 100, Thunder 95<\/a> (Dec. 7)
\n2017: Heat 101, Nets 89<\/a> (Dec. 9)
\n2018: Magic 97, Bulls 91<\/a> (Dec. 13)
\n2018: Magic 96, Jazz 89<\/a> (Dec. 15)
\n2019: Mavericks 122, Pistons 111<\/a> (Dec. 12)
\n2019: Spurs 121, Suns 119 (OT)<\/a> (Dec. 14)
\n2022: Heat 111, Spurs 101<\/a> (Dec. 17)
\n2023: Hawks 120, Magic 119<\/a> (Nov. 9)
\n2024: Heat 118, Wizards 98<\/a> (Nov. 2)<\/p>\n