Rockets, Mavs to play pair of preseason video games in Macao in October

NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sands China Ltd. (Sands) at present introduced that The NBA China Games 2026 will characteristic the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets enjoying preseason video games on Friday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao.

In addition to the 2 video games, the NBA and Sands will host interactive fan occasions together with NBA House and NBA Fan Day, youth basketball clinics, and a Community Impact Week hosted by NBA Cares and Sands Cares that includes social affect programming centered on well being, wellness and sustainability.

The NBA China Games 2026 will attain followers in additional than 200 nations and territories on tv, digital media and social media.  The video games and surrounding occasions might be supported by a roster of promoting companions, together with Amazon Web Services, Gatorade, Nike, and Tissot.

Information about ticket gross sales and the fan, youth and group occasions might be introduced at a later date. 

Executive Quotes:

NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum:

“The games in Macao earlier this season showed how much passion and enthusiasm there is for the NBA among fans in China and across Asia.  We look forward to welcoming the Mavericks and Rockets to Macao and to once again engaging fans, aspiring players and the local community through the games and surrounding events.”

Sands China Ltd. President and Chief Executive Officer Grant Chum:

“Riding on the outstanding success of The NBA China Games 2025 last October, I am excited about the programme we are planning for The NBA China Games 2026 showcasing the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.  We are confident and ready to welcome the teams, players, legends and fans from around the world to Macao for another amazing NBA week filled with unforgettable experiences of sports, entertainment and community.”

Dallas Mavericks Governor and President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Patrick Dumont:

“It is a tremendous honor for Sands to host the games at The Venetian Arena next fall.  I could not be prouder of having the Mavericks come to Macao and have the team experience the incredible hospitality that Sands properties provide.  The success of The NBA China Games 2025 demonstrated the strength of the NBA in creating fan engagement and exciting experiences around the globe.  The NBA China Games 2026 will be another great opportunity to showcase the league, its world-class athletes and the excitement it brings.  I want to thank Commissioner Adam Silver and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum for their leadership and the Houston Rockets organization for their strong support of The NBA China Games 2026.”

Houston Rockets Alternate Governor Patrick Fertitta:

“The Houston Rockets are an iconic brand with support around the globe, and we are honored to be selected alongside the Dallas Mavericks to bring a Texas-sized matchup to Macao as part of The NBA China Games 2026.  Since drafting Hall of Famer Yao Ming first overall in 2002, we have received overwhelming love from the passionate basketball fans of China and built several cherished memories playing overseas.  We are excited to have another opportunity to represent the NBA abroad and showcase our team in front of the fans in Macao next preseason.”

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is integrated within the Cayman Islands with restricted legal responsibility and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the most important operator of built-in resorts in Macao. The Company’s built-in resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian^® Macao, The Plaza^® Macao, The Parisian^® Macao and The Londoner^® Macao. The Company additionally owns and operates Sands^® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio incorporates a diversified mixture of leisure and enterprise sights and transportation operations, together with giant assembly and conference services; a variety of eating places; procuring malls; world-class leisure at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the purpose of contributing to Macao’s transformation right into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of world resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).