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Saturday August 1, 2026

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that the NBA Canada Games 2026 presented by Bell will feature preseason games between the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, QC on Saturday, Oct. 3, and between the Raptors and the LA Clippers at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The NBA Canada Games 2026 presented by Bell will mark the league's first preseason game in Quebec City, the eighth NBA Canada Game in Vancouver, and the 21st and 22nd Canada Games since 2012. To date, 16 NBA teams have played 20 preseason games in front of more than 377,000 fans across six cities as part of The NBA Canada Games.

Tickets will go on sale in both markets on Thursday, Aug. 20. Fans can register their interest in tickets and gain access to exclusive presales by visiting NBACanadaGames.com.

The NBA Canada Games 2026 presented by Bell will air live in Canada, the U.S. and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media. Broadcast information in Canada will be announced at a later date. In addition to Presenting Partner Bell, the games will be supported by Official Partners AWS, CeraVe, Hershey's, Michelob Ultra, Rocky Health, Sun Life Financial and Tangerine.

For more information, fans in Canada can download the NBA App and follow the NBA on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube. WNBA fans in Canada can follow the league's local accounts on Instagram and Facebook. A full range of official NBA and WNBA merchandise is available at the NBA Store in Canada by visiting NBAStore.ca.

Executive and Player Quotes:

NBA Latin America and Canada Managing Director Arnon de Mello:

"This year's Canada Games will mark an exciting new chapter as we welcome the Heat and Raptors to Quebec City, the seventh Canadian city to host an NBA game. Live NBA basketball is a powerful way for us to connect with fans across Canada, and we look forward to showcasing Canadian talent and established stars from the Raptors, Heat and Clippers in Quebec City and Vancouver this fall."

Bell Senior Vice President & Chief Brand Officer Devorah Lithwick:

"Great moments in sports have the power to connect people and communities. Since 2013, Bell has been proud to partner with the NBA to bring world-class basketball experiences to fans across Canada, and we're delighted to help bring the excitement of the NBA to Quebec City and Vancouver while fostering the connections that unite fans from coast to coast."

Toronto Raptors Forward Scottie Barnes:

"Every time we wear the Raptors jersey, we're representing the entire country, so it's always special to have the opportunity to play games in communities across Canada. It's important to us that fans from coast to coast have the chance to experience Raptors basketball, and we can't wait to share those moments together this preseason in Quebec City and Vancouver."

Miami Heat Forward Andrew Wiggins:

"Being a part of the NBA's first game in Quebec City means a lot. Growing up in Canada, I always dreamed of seeing the game continue to grow back home, and now I get to be part of that history wearing a HEAT jersey. I think the fans are going to make it an unforgettable experience."

LA Clippers Guard Darius Garland:

"We're excited to be part of the NBA Canada Games this year. It's a great opportunity to bring Clippers basketball to fans in Vancouver and experience the passion they have for the game. We can't wait to get the season started."

THIS DAY in THE NBA

August 1, 1936 Twenty-two nations competed in the first basketball competition in the Olympics at the Games of the 11th Olympiad in Berlin.

August 1, 1973 Julius Erving was traded by the Virginia Squires with Willie Sojourner to the New York Nets for George Carter, draft rights to Kermit Washington and cash.

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