Open Thread: Spurs are heading back to Paris
Feb 08, 2026
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Per a Spurs press release:
The San Antonio Spurs announced that the organization will return to Paris, France this month to host “Spurs Week Paris,” a special weeklong activation across the city that brings key elements of their fan experience directly to their French supporters. From Thursday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 1, Spurs Week Paris will consist of community impact programming, exclusive retail and fan engagement opportunities and more activations designed to enhance the cross-cultural exchange between Texas and France, as part of the organization’s long-term commitment to growing the game of basketball globally.
The weeks events include:
Thurs. Feb. 26-Sun. March 1Exclusive Pop-Up ShopThe limited time “Les Spurs Pop Up Fan Shop” in the 1st arrondisement will feature an exclusive Spurs “Bexar Goods x Paris” retail line designed to introduce French fans to the South Texan style and materials through the lens of the team’s private label “Bexar Goods.” Classic Spurs team merchandise such as jerseys and hats will be available as well. Store hours are as follows: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CET daily, closing early at 2 p.m. CET on Sunday, March 1. Thurs., Feb. 26Spurs Basketball Clinics in Le Chesnay, presented by LedgerThe organization will return to the court they renovated in Victor Wembanyama’s hometown of Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt with the 2025 launch of the Play Paris initiative. Spurs Sports Academy coaches will lead skills clinics, open to athletes ages 8-16 years old, with sign-ups open now at SpursSportsAcademy.com/Paris. Sat., Feb. 28Play Paris Court Design Unveiling, presented by LedgerIn partnership with Ledger, the Spurs will surprise the community of Nanterre with the announcement of a renovated court. This court will be the second in the Spurs Play Paris program, which was built to inspire the next generation and create a lasting legacy in the community. The announcement will be followed by a Spurs skills challenge, which is open to local youth athletes with sign-ups open now at SpursSportsAcademy.com/Paris. Sun., March 1Official Spurs Watch Party, presented by LedgerThe Spurs and Ledger will host a free watch party, open to the public with required RSVP while supplies last, to cheer the team on as they face the Knicks in New York. The party will feature all the classic Spurs game day elements like Coyote, giveaways and more. To RSVP in order to receive official event invitation, visit Spurs.com/Paris.
RC Buford, CEO of Spurs Sports Entertainment, stated,
“Spurs Week Paris was thoughtfully designed with French Spurs fans in mind, building upon the decades-long relationships the team has established in France and throughout Europe. Our longstanding international history has given us the privilege of connecting with fans worldwide and we’re honored to be embraced and welcomed by communities across the globe.”
Spurs Week Paris is a continuation of the Spurs commitment to making basketball a global game and connecting with fans across the world.
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