NBA Global Games to start ticket sales in Beijing, Shanghai

Warriors forward Harrison Barnes shows his basketball skills during a basketball clinic for 60 youth in Shanghai on Aug 6, 2013. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Warriors forward Harrison Barnes learns how to use chopsticks at a fan's home during a promotion activity for the NBA Global Games in Shanghai, on Aug 6, 2013. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Tickets for NBA Global Games 2013 in Beijing and Shanghai featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors will go on sale Aug 8 at 3:00 pm. The two teams will play at the MasterCard Center in Beijing on Oct 15 at 7:00 pm and will meet again at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Oct 18 at 7:00 pm.

NBA China and its promoter, AEG China, have partnered with Damai to be the official ticketing partner for the games. Tickets for the games will be available for purchase through the Damai national call center 400 610 3721 and online at Damai.cn.

In addition to Damai, fans can purchase special Fan Zone tickets exclusively through the NBA Tmall Store at NBAStore.tmall.com. Fan Zones are specially-designated seating areas within both the MasterCard Center and the Mercedes-Benz Arena where fans of the Lakers and Warriors can sit together and support their favorite team. Fans that purchase these limited Fan Zone tickets at the NBA Tmall Store will be awarded a limited-edition Lakers or Warriors t-shirt.

In support of NBA Global Games 2013, Warriors forward Harrison Barnes, who was named to the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie First Team, conducted a basketball clinic for 60 youth in Shanghai yesterday and hosted a draw for fans to win tickets to the game. He also personally delivered a set of tickets to a lucky fans home.

Tickets will be available at a wide range of prices starting at RMB 200 so that fans will have the opportunity to attend the games. Fans should only purchase tickets through the official channels.