Pelicans to play NBA’s first games in Australia in 2025 preseason

FILE PHOTO: Mar 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a play during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images/File Photo

The New Orleans Pelicans will head to Melbourne this October for the NBA's first games in Australia.

The league announced Monday that the Pelicans will face Melbourne United and the South East Melbourne Phoenix in a pair of preseason games on Oct. 3 and 5.