Mumbai is set to host India's first-ever National Basketball Association (NBA) matches between Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings. The games will be played at Mumbai's NSCI Stadium on October 4 and 5. This will be the first time NBA matches are being held in India. Live streaming of both ties will be available online.
With less than 24 hours to go, the matches will see the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Bhuvan Bham, Anand Ahuja, Tara Sharma Ball on the Red Carpet of NBA India Games 2019 Welcome Reception. Live streaming will start at 7 PM IST on both days.
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Kings (7) and Pacers (7) have played a combined total of 14 NBA matches outside North America before their Indian tour. Also, Reliance Foundation chairperson, Nita Ambani will present the match ball to NBA officials on October 4 ahead of the NBA game.
It is also worth noting that Sacramento Kings is owned by Indian American businessman Vivek Ranadive.
Tickets have been sold only for the match on Saturday. Tickets range from Rs 4,500 to Rs 85,000 and have been divided into eight categories. The other categories are Rs 6,000, Rs 7,000, Rs 8,000, Rs 18,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 25,000 and Rs 85,000.
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Here are the details of the upcoming NBA India Games between the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers:
Venue
The matches will be held at the Dome, SVP, NSCI Stadium.
Dates
The matches will be held on October 4 and 5.
Time
Live coverage on TV will begin from 6:30 PM onwards.
Live TV
The matches will be broadcasted live on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3.
LIVE STREAMING
It will be live streamed on SonyLiv from 7 PM IST. You have to download the SonyLiv app to watch on your mobile phones.