Suns will play two games in Mexico City next season

It's official! Your Phoenix Suns are headed south of the border to play a pair of games in Mexico City next season. In a press conference Wednesday morning, Suns head coach Earl Watson was joined by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and team President Jason Rowley for the historic announcement.

"We are extremely honored to be the 1st team to serve as a home team for these games." - Jason Rowley #SunsInMexico pic.twitter.com/j5mN3LNLF9

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 20, 2016

"I'll be traveling to Mexico, because I never miss a chance to cheer on my Suns." - @MayorStanton #SunsInMexico pic.twitter.com/n5VXZ9BlOB

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 20, 2016

"I'm excited about being involved with the community in Mexico." - @Earl_Watson #SunsInMexico pic.twitter.com/F6wIEVzS5m

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 20, 2016

Looking forward to participating in the @NBA Global Games in January. #SunsInMexico pic.twitter.com/9obCFov9k0

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 20, 2016

The Suns will meet the Dallas Mavericks in a January 12th, 2017 matchup. Two days later they will play the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix will play has the home team in the first game and as the road team in the second. Both games will be played at Mexico City Arena. The Suns will be the first team in NBA history to play two regular season games in Mexico.