SAO PAULO – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Budweiser today unveiled plans for “NBA House presented by Budweiser,” an interactive basketball experience that will showcase the excitement of the NBA Finals and celebrate the game of basketball at the parking lot of Sao Paulo’s Shopping Eldorado on game nights and weekends from May 30 to June 16.

NBA House presented by Budweiser, part of the league’s ongoing commitment to growing the game in Brazil, will transform the space into over three thousand square meters of non-stop basketball fun where more than 25,000 fans are expected to enjoy live NBA Finals viewing parties, photo opportunities with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, NBA virtual reality and gaming experiences, and a wide range of basketball skills challenges on a digital court specially designed for the space.

“NBA House presented by Budweiser was carefully designed to ensure that it will be a place where NBA fans can experience the excitement of the league first-hand,” said Head of NBA Brazil Rodrigo Vicentini.  “We are talking about fun beyond the game with a variety of interactive activities that mix basketball with fun, entertainment, passion and innovation during the day and exciting viewing parties on game nights.”

The 10-day event will include a series of interactive fan elements and customized activities for an authentic NBA experience for fans of all ages.  There will be a daily program of events, special appearances, and local performers to entertain fans throughout.  Fans will also have the chance to pick up the latest NBA merchandise.

Fans can register their interest in tickets and gain access to presale information, exclusive offers and more by visiting www.nbahouse.com.br.  Pre-sale begins April 3 with prices starting at R$20,00 for Fan Days on weekends and R$50,00 for viewing parties on Game Nights.

This will be the sixth edition of NBA House and the second one taking place in Brazil, with prior editions in Rio de Janeiro (2016) – won the Rio de Janeiro Chamber of Commerce’s Award for Best Hospitality House during the Rio Olympics in the popular vote category, New York City (2015), Brooklyn (2015), Madrid (2014) and London (2012).

For the past two NBA Finals, the NBA offered fans a game viewing party house at Sao Paulo’s Avenida Paulista.  More information can be found at NBA.com.br, Facebook.com/NBABrasil, and on Twitter @NBABrasil.

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