TORONTO, July 18, 2024 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the 10th edition of The NBA Canada Series presented by Bell will feature a preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards at the Bell Centre in Montréal, QC on October 6, 2024.

Since 2012, The NBA Canada Series has featured 15 teams playing 18 preseason games in front of more than 335,000 fans across six cities. This year’s matchup will be the eighth NBA Canada Series game in Montréal, marking the most games played in any Canadian city outside of Toronto.

The Toronto Raptors, who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary next season, include Canadian National Team members RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk, Montréal-native Chris Boucher and NBA All-Star Scottie Barnes.

The Washington Wizards will feature French National Team member Bilal Coulibaly, Bordeaux, France native and the 2024 NBA Draft second overall pick, Alex Sarr, Swiss-Canadian rookie Kyshawn George (2024 NBA Draft No. 24 overall pick), along with NBA champions Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole. The Wizards will also play a regular-season game in Mexico City against the Miami Heat on Saturday, November 2.

In addition to presenting partner Bell, supporting partners of The NBA Canada Series 2024 include Emirates, Hennessy, Hershey, Michelob Ultra, Subway, Sun Life and Tangerine Bank.

Tickets for The NBA Canada Series presented by Bell will go on sale on Friday, August 16. Fans can register their interest in tickets and gain access to exclusive presale information by visiting NBA.com/CanadaSeries. NBA Experiences ticket packages will offer premium access, meet & greets with an NBA Legend and more. Fans can join the NBA Experiences waitlist to be notified when Official NBA Experiences Packages go on sale by visiting NBAExperiences.com.

For more information, fans in Canada can download the NBA App and follow the NBA on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube. 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 Canada Senior Vice President and Managing Director Leah MacNab:

“The energy, enthusiasm and passion that fans in Montréal have for the NBA is on full display everytime we play games there. We thank the Raptors and Wizards for participating and look forward to celebrating the 10th NBA Canada Series and the Raptors’ 30th anniversary at the Bell Centre in October.”

Bell VP Brand & Sponsorship David Kennedy:

"We are proud to be the presenting partner of The NBA Canada Series for the 10th year running, bringing the excitement of the NBA to fans across the country. This year's matchup in Montréal is sure to be a highlight, with the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards showcasing their talent on the court. We look forward to seeing the passion of Canadian basketball fans come alive at the Bell Centre."

Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster:

“We have always felt the love from our fans in Montreal and across Quebec, so we are thrilled to be visiting again this fall. The NBA Canada Series is an amazing initiative that allows us to physically connect with communities across the country. We look forward to celebrating nearly 30 years as Canada’s NBA team.”

Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins:

“We are honored to be a part of the NBA Canada Series and to join the Raptors in bringing the NBA to fans across Canada. We look forward to spending time in a new community and learning all about Montréal. We anticipate this trip being both a learning and connecting experience for our players and staff.”

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