Norwegian named presenting partner of NBA London Game 2019

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Norwegian have today announced a partnership that sees the international airline named presenting partner of the NBA London Game 2019.

The regular-season game will feature the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks at The O2 in January.

In addition to being the presenting partner of the NBA London Game 2019, Norwegian will receive prominent brand exposure, including event logo inclusion, oncourt and in-arena signage, along with creating bespoke content with NBA legends and hosting fan activations and promotions leading up to and during the game.

NBA EME Vice President, Global Partnerships, Vandana Balachandar said: “We are excited to partner with an award-winning airline in Norwegian on our ninth regular-season game in the capital. Together, we are ready to take off, offering fans in the UK both the chance to enjoy an authentic NBA experience at the NBA London Game and opportunities to see NBA games in several of the major U.S. cities served by Norwegian.”

Director of Marketing at Norwegian, Stine Borke commented: “The NBA brand is recognised across the globe and represents the pinnacle of sports entertainment. We are very proud to be presenting partner of the NBA London Game 2019 and look forward to welcoming thousands of fans to the game taking place at The O2. Norwegian currently serves 12 U.S. destinations from the UK and this exciting partnership will increase our brand presence to a wide audience on both sides of the Atlantic.”