BACK IN BIRMINGHAM: Pelicans v. Rockets preseason NBA tickets on sale

New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Houston Rockets – October 12 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham (Birmingham Squadron)

The wait is over. 

Individual single-game tickets for the New Orleans Pelicans vs.Houston Rockets  NBA preseason matchup in Birmingham on October 12 are now on sale.

Expect a sellout

New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Houston Rockets – October 12 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham (Birmingham Squadron)

Want to secure your ticket? Here are the details:

For the second consecutive season the Birmingham Squadron, the NBA G League affiliate of the Pelicans is hosting an NBA preseason game at Legacy Arena.  

Last year’s game was a sellout between the Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks. Tickets will go fast this year too!

You can secure your tickets several ways:

• Buy them online 
• Call the Birmingham Squadron front office at (205) 719-0850

Welcome back!

Both the Pelicans and Rockets have former local Alabama and Auburn standouts currently on their rosters.

The Pelicans ended this past season with two former Alabama Crimson Tide legends—Herb Jones and Kira Lewis. Jr. 

The Rockets feature former Auburn University All-American Jabari Smith.

Upcoming Squadron Season

Birmingham Squadron mascot – “Commander” (Birmingham Squadron

The preseason game begins  another exciting season of basketball here in the Magic City with our own Birmingham Squadron. Just recently, the team announced they are holding  local tryouts at the Lakeshore Foundation on September 23rd.
And of course, now is a good time to learn about all the season ticket packages and fan experiences planned for the upcoming 23-24 Squadron season. We recommend you call the team directly at (205) 719-0850 to help guide you.

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Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.