Reviewed by: Mary Helene Hall
The Birmingham Squadron is leaving for Keener, Louisiana
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After five years in The Magic City, the Birmingham Squadron is being relocated to Louisiana by its NBA affiliate, the New Orleans Pelicans.
The NBA G League affiliate will change its name to the Laketown Squadron and play in the newly renovated Pontchartrain Center for the 2026-27 season.
The announcement was anticipated after the city council of Kenner, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, committed in February to make significant renovations to their arena for the Pelicans developmental team.
Pelicans grateful to Birmingham
The Birmingham Squadron recently completed its 2025-26 season March 27.
“We are extremely grateful for the partnership we have built with the City of Birmingham including the fans, community partners and civic leaders who supported the Squadron on and off the court. Birmingham remains an important part of our region, and we thank Mayor Randall Woodfin and BJCC CEO Tad Snider for their leadership and support through this transition.”
Gayle Benson, Pelicans Governor
In addition to the Squadron playing at Legacy Arena since 2021, the Pelicans brought their NBA team to The Magic City three times for exhibition games, drawing near-capacity crowds.
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