The Toronto Raptors announced that they will play two NBA pre‑season exhibition games in Canadian markets outside their home city, with matchups scheduled for Quebec City and Vancouver. The games are part of the league’s pre‑season calendar that precedes the start of the regular season.
The Raptors, an NBA franchise based in Toronto, have a history of staging exhibition contests in other Canadian locations as a way to reach fans beyond Ontario. This year’s itinerary adds Quebec City and Vancouver to the list of venues where the team will compete before the regular season begins.
By holding pre‑season contests in Quebec City and Vancouver, the organization aims to provide local supporters an opportunity to see NBA action live, while also allowing the team to evaluate talent and test strategies in a competitive environment. Pre‑season games typically serve as a platform for coaches to assess player performance, experiment with line‑ups, and fine‑tune game plans ahead of the official schedule.
The decision to include two Canadian cities underscores the NBA’s broader effort to maintain a national presence across Canada. While the Raptors’ regular‑season home games remain at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the pre‑season outings in Quebec City and Vancouver expand the league’s footprint and give Canadian basketball enthusiasts a chance to engage with the sport at a high level.
Details regarding the exact dates, opponents, and venues for the Quebec City and Vancouver games have been released as part of the league’s pre‑season schedule. The Raptors will travel to each city in the weeks leading up to the commencement of the regular season, using the outings to finalize roster decisions and build momentum for the upcoming campaign.
Fans in both Quebec City and Vancouver are expected to attend the games, which will be marketed as community events showcasing top‑level basketball talent. The pre‑season contests will conclude the Raptors’ preparation phase, after which the team will return to Toronto to begin its regular‑season campaign.