TORONTO – The NBA today announced that the 2025 NBA Canada Series presented by Bell will feature a preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, Oct. 6, marking the league’s 20^th Canada Series game since 2012.

The Raptors currently feature 2024 NBA All-Star Scottie Barnes, 2020 NBA All-Star Brandon Ingram, 2025 No. 9 overall pick Collin Murray-Boyles, and Canadian players RJ Barrett and A.J. Lawson.  Barrett and Lawson have both represented Canada in international competition.

The Nuggets currently feature three-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokić, Canadian guard Jamal Murray, forward Aaron Gordon and guard/forward Cam Johnson.  Jokić, Murray and Gordon led the Nuggets to the franchise’s first NBA championship in 2023.  Murray has represented Canada in international competition, and Gordon was the runner-up at the 2016 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk in Toronto.

Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, Aug. 27.  Fans can register their interest in tickets and gain access to exclusive presale information by visiting NBA.com/CanadaSeries.

The NBA Canada Series presented by Bell has featured 16 teams playing 19 preseason games in front of nearly 360,000 fans across six cities.  Fourteen of those games have featured the Raptors.  The 2025 NBA Canada Series presented by Bell will mark the seventh Canada Series game in Vancouver and first since 2023, when the Raptors defeated the Sacramento Kings 112-99 at Rogers Arena.

The 2025 NBA Canada Series 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 2025 NBA Canada Series will be supported by Official Partners Michelob Ultra, Reese’s, Subway Canada, Sun Life and Tangerine Bank.

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 Latin America and Canada Managing Director Arnon de Mello:  

“We’re delighted to bring the incredible energy and excitement of NBA basketball back to Vancouver for a major milestone – the 20^th NBA Canada Series game.  Following a standout summer for Canadian basketball, with homegrown players making global headlines, we can’t wait to showcase the Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, and their notable Canadian players, including RJ Barrett and Jamal Murray, in front of our passionate fans on the West Coast.”

Bell Canada Vice President of Brand and Sponsorship David Kennedy:

“As the presenting partner of the NBA Canada Series since 2013, Bell is proud to continue bringing world-class basketball experiences to fans across the country. We’re excited to return to Vancouver, where the passion for the game continues to grow, and to help connect Canadians to the energy and excitement of live NBA action.  With standout Canadian talent like RJ Barrett, Jamal Murray, and A.J. Lawson taking the floor, this game is a true celebration of homegrown excellence.”

Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster:

“This will be the seventh time we’ve started our year with a preseason game in Vancouver and we’re really excited to be back to tip off 2025-26.  We love the vibe, the city, the arena and especially the fans.  Part of the experience is seeing the players on our young team realize how much support the Raptors have across Canada.  It’s awesome – the realization that they play for a country, not just a city, is an important moment.  It’s also really fun.  We’re looking forward to being back.”

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray:

“It’s always an honor and a pleasure to get to return home to play basketball in Canada.  I’m excited for the opportunity for myself and my team to face off against the Raptors in front of the basketball-hungry fans of Vancouver, it’s going to be a lot of fun!”