The basketball players of the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons will play one game of the regular part of next season in Paris.
As it is stated, the two teams will play the game on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
The Chicago Bulls have already had the opportunity to play in Paris twice, in 1997 as part of the preseason.
Detroit will play for the first time in France, and previously played matches in London (2013) and Mexico City (2019).
The game in Paris will be the first NBA game in Europe since 2020 and the 12th league game in France since 1991.
“It is a great honor that the Chicago Bulls are returning to Paris for the NBA game Paris 2023 – an event that illustrates the league’s commitment to strengthening the national and global influence of basketball. Having played several games in Paris during my career, I know how special this will be for our players, our organization and our international fan base. We are looking forward to representing Chicago abroad and we are grateful for the opportunity to do so, “said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnišovas.
