After a historic first NBA game in Quebec City in 2026, here is what we know about a possible return in 2027.
Updated October 4, 2026
On October 3, 2026, Quebec City made NBA history: for the first time since the NBA Canada Series began in 2012, the league played a game in the provincial capital. The Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat filled the Videotron Centre, and the natural question now is whether there will be an NBA game in Quebec City in 2027. This guide sets out what is known, what is not, and how to be ready if the NBA comes back.
Let us be direct: no NBA game in Quebec City has been announced for 2027. The NBA has not published any date, city or matchup for its 2027-28 preseason in Canada. The preseason schedule is usually revealed in the summer, generally around August 2027. Until then, a 2027 Quebec City game is a possibility, not a fact.
For reference, here is how 2026 unfolded. The NBA announced the game in the summer. Fans who registered on nbacanadagames.com were given access to an exclusive presale on Tuesday, August 18 or Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and the general sale opened on Thursday, August 20. The game was played on a Saturday evening in early October. NBA Canada Series games are traditionally played between late September and mid-October, but that is a habit, not a commitment for 2027.
The 2026 game was officially called the NBA Quebec City Game presented by Bell (in French, "Match NBA à Québec présenté par Bell"), with the hashtag #NBAMatchVilleDeQuebec.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern |
| Venue | Videotron Centre, 250 boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, Quebec City |
| Matchup | Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat |
| Final score | Miami Heat 129 – 105 Toronto Raptors |
| Significance | First NBA Canada Series game ever played in Quebec City; first Raptors preseason game of 2026 |
The Heat won comfortably, 129-105, but the result mattered less than the occasion itself. Quebec City is best known as a hockey city, and seeing an NBA court laid down at the Videotron Centre was a first, and it added a seventh city to the list of Canadian hosts of the series after Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. Our full recap is on the NBA Quebec City 2026 page.
Until 2026, Quebec's NBA history ran entirely through Montreal. The Bell Centre hosted games in 2018, 2022, 2023 and 2024, but no game in Montreal was scheduled in 2026. The NBA chose Quebec City instead, making it the province's only NBA game of the year. Here are the verified games played in the province:
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | Bell Centre, Montreal | Toronto Raptors 118 – 91 Brooklyn Nets |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Bell Centre, Montreal | Toronto Raptors 137 – 134 Boston Celtics |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Bell Centre, Montreal | Detroit Pistons 128 – 125 Oklahoma City Thunder (no Raptors) |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Bell Centre, Montreal | Toronto Raptors 125 – 98 Washington Wizards |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Videotron Centre, Quebec City | Miami Heat 129 – 105 Toronto Raptors |
This table shows something important for 2027: the province of Quebec has hosted the NBA in five of the seven editions played since 2018 (2018, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026). The question for 2027 is not only "Quebec or not?" but "Quebec City, Montreal, or both?". Our NBA Montreal 2027 page looks at Montreal's chances, and our NBA Montreal page has the background.
This is an analysis, written in the conditional. Nothing below is confirmed.
Arguments for a return. A first game in a new market often serves as a test. If the NBA considers the Quebec City experience a success, a quick return would be logical while interest is high. The Videotron Centre is a modern arena, opened in 2015, with about 18,000 seats in hockey configuration, and it has proven it can host the event.
Arguments against. The NBA tends to rotate cities. Montreal, left out in 2026 after three consecutive editions, might be the league's priority in Quebec for 2027. Vancouver, a near-regular host, usually takes one of the Canadian slots. And the series often includes only two games outside Toronto, which limits the number of cities each year.
Our reading. A Quebec City game in 2027 is possible but uncertain. A return in a later year, alternating with Montreal, would be just as plausible. Only an official NBA announcement will settle it. Compare all scenarios on our NBA Canada Series 2027 guide and our NBA Vancouver 2027 page.
What to watch for. The first concrete signal will be the NBA's preseason announcement in the summer of 2027. Until then, keep an eye on nbacanadagames.com, which hosted the 2026 registration and presale. If the site opens registration for 2027 games, the list of cities will tell you immediately whether Quebec City is back. We will update this page the same day.
The Videotron Centre opened in 2015 in the ExpoCité area, in the Limoilou district. It holds about 18,000 people for hockey; capacity for basketball is set by the venue.
If you are travelling from outside the region, the game is a great excuse for a weekend in Quebec City. Old Quebec is close by, and early October is a beautiful time to visit, but book accommodation as soon as a date is confirmed.
The NBA did not publish face-value prices for the 2026 Quebec City game; those are set by the venue's official box office. As an indicative snapshot, the resale market on game day, October 3, 2026, showed 53 listings priced from about €63 to €1,020 per ticket depending on the category. These are not official prices and they do not guarantee anything for 2027.
| Indicator (Oct 3, 2026) | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest resale price observed | about €63 |
| Highest resale price observed | about €1,020 |
| Listings on game day | 53 |
| Official face value | not published by the NBA |
For comparison, the Vancouver game a week later showed resale prices of about €150 to €1,680 (roughly CA$220 to CA$2,500) on the same date. Prices depend on the matchup, the city and how close the game is.
If you are new to the NBA, it helps to know what a preseason game is. These October games come before the regular season and do not count in the standings. Teams use them to try out lineups, give minutes to newcomers and build rhythm. Coaches sometimes manage the playing time of certain players, so the rotation can look different from a regular-season night.
None of that takes away from the experience in the stands. The production is the full NBA show: player introductions, music, entertainment during timeouts and a crowd that, in a city hosting its first game, treats the night as a celebration. For many fans in the region, a game in their own city is the first realistic chance to see the NBA live without travelling to Toronto or Montreal. For families, a preseason game is an ideal introduction: the atmosphere is relaxed and the basketball is real.
If the NBA returns, an early-October game is a great reason to spend a weekend in the capital. A few practical points, valid whatever the date:
All three remain hypotheses until the NBA speaks.
After Quebec City, the Raptors play the LA Clippers in Vancouver on October 10, 2026 (details on our NBA Vancouver 2026 page), host the New York Knicks in Toronto on October 13, then visit New York on October 15 and Detroit on October 16. The regular season opens on October 21 against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena. Check the October 2026 NBA Canada schedule, the full Raptors and NBA Canada 2026-2027 schedule and our Toronto Raptors page if you are planning a trip to Toronto.
Quebec City hosted its first NBA game on October 3, 2026, a 129-105 Heat win over the Raptors at the Videotron Centre. No 2027 game has been announced, and the 2027-28 preseason calendar is generally published around August 2027. A return is possible, Montreal is also in the picture, and only the NBA can decide. Sign up for our alert to hear the news first.
It has not been announced. As of October 4, 2026, the NBA has not confirmed any 2027 game in Quebec City, nor any date or matchup. The preseason schedule is generally published around August 2027. A return after the successful 2026 debut is possible, but it remains a hypothesis.
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 129-105 at the Videotron Centre. It was the first NBA Canada Series game ever played in Quebec City and the Raptors' first preseason game of 2026. Our recap page covers the night in detail.
It was the first game of the NBA Canada Series in Quebec City since the series was created in 2012. No game had been held in the city in the 2012-2025 editions. Quebec City thus became the seventh Canadian host city after Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa.
The NBA did not publish face values. On game day, October 3, 2026, an indicative snapshot of the resale market showed 53 listings priced from about €63 to €1,020 per ticket, depending on the seats. These were neither official nor guaranteed prices and do not predict 2027 prices.
No date exists yet. In 2026, fans who registered on nbacanadagames.com had a presale on August 18 or 19 and the general sale opened on August 20. If a Quebec City game is announced for 2027, a similar timeline is possible, but nothing is confirmed.
Nobody knows yet. Montreal hosted in 2018, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but not in 2026, and its last game was on October 6, 2024. The NBA could choose Montreal, Quebec City, both or neither in 2027. Any prediction is speculative until the official announcement.
No. Because no 2027 game has been announced, no legitimate seller can offer tickets for it. Treat any early listing with caution. Register on nbacanadagames.com, wait for the official announcement and use the Videotron Centre's official box office once sales open.
The Videotron Centre is at 250 boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, in the ExpoCité area of Limoilou. It is served by RTC buses and is about ten minutes by car from Old Quebec. On event nights, leave early, allow time for traffic and security checks, and check the arena's bag policy.
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