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Each year, the NBA Cup gets bigger and better. That especially rings true in 2026.
The in-season tournament returns for the latest season. Groups of five compete throughout November until the knockout determine a champion in December. This time, the title game heads to the legendary Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Only one NBA Cup Champion was later crowned NBA Champion, and that happened last year when the Knicks took home both titles. New York's success through the regular and postseason immediately changed the in-season tournament's impact, and now fans have an extra stake in the NBA Cup.
Why not play extra basketball? More NBA action is coming to you, and here's how to see it all live with ticket and scheduling information for the 2026 NBA Cup.
NBA Cup 2026 tickets
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Tickets to NBA Cup games are available now on StubHub!
While group and knockout stage game costs vary, championship information is set. Currently, the get-in price is $700.
Click below for an updated look at ticket availability.
NBA Cup 2026 groups
Divided into six groups of five, teams will compete for the elusive NBA Cup title. Here's how franchises were randomly sorted for this year's in-season action.
West Group A
- Denver Nuggets
- Houston Rockets
- Phoenix Suns
- Dallas Mavericks
- Utah Jazz
West Group B
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Los Angeles Clippers
- New York Pelicans
- Memphis Grizzlies
West Group C
- San Antonio Spurs
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Golden State Warriors
- Sacramento Kings
East Group A
- Detroit Pistons
- Toronto Raptors
- Orlando Magic
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Brooklyn Nets
East Group B
- New York Knicks
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat
- Indiana Pacers
East Group C
- Boston Celtics
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Chicago Bulls
- Washington Wizards
NBA Cup 2026 dates, schedule
The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30 with its first night of group play. It continues throughout November before the knockout rounds in December.
The championship will be played December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Below is a complete schedule of NBA Cup games. Find more ticketing details to each matchup here.
Group
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Hornets at Wizards | 7 p.m. |
| Bulls at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Pistons at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Knicks at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Magic at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Pacers at Heat | 8 p.m. | |
| Rockets at Mavericks | 8 p.m. | |
| Clippers at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | |
| Lakers at Warriors | 10 p.m. | |
| Nuggets at Suns | 10 p.m. | |
| Fri., Nov. 6 | Wizards at Hawks | 7 p.m. |
| Celtics at Hornets | 7 p.m. | |
| 76ers at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Jazz at Mavericks | 8 p.m. | |
| Thunder at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | |
| Raptors at Bucks | 8 p.m. | |
| Timberwolves at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | |
| Trail Blazers at Lakers | 10 p.m. | |
| Spurs at Kings | 10 p.m. | |
| Fri., Nov. 13 | Knicks at Pacers | 7 p.m. |
| Bucks at Magic | 7 p.m. | |
| Cavaliers at Heat | 8 p.m. | |
| Hawks at Bulls | 8 p.m. | |
| Grizzlies at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | |
| Jazz at Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Warriors at Spurs | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Trail Blazers at Kings | 10 p.m. | |
| Thunder at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | |
| Fri., Nov. 20 | Hornets at Hawks | 7 p.m. |
| Magic at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Pacers at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Raptors at Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Wizards at Bulls | 8 p.m. | |
| Pelicans at Thunder | 8 p.m. | |
| Suns at Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Rockets at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | |
| Kings at Lakers | 10 p.m. | |
| Tues., Nov. 24 | Pistons at Magic | 7 p.m. |
| Celtics at Wizards | 8 p.m. | |
| Mavericks at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | |
| Wed., Nov. 25 | Heat at 76ers | 5 p.m. |
| Bulls at Hornets | 7 p.m. | |
| Cavaliers at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Timberwolves at Thudner | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Clippers at Frizzlies | 8 p.m. | |
| Nets at Bucks | 8 p.m. | |
| Suns at Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Kings at Warriors | 10 p.m. | |
| Spurs at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | |
| Fri., Nov. 27 | Heat at Knicks | 7 p.m. |
| Bucks at Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 76ers at Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Nets at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Hawks at Celtics | 8 p.m. | |
| Grizzlies at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Lakers at Spurs | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Nuggets at Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Pelicans at Clippers | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Warriors at Trail Blazers | 9:30 p.m. |
Knockouts
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., Dec. 4 - Tues., Dec. 5 | Quarterfinals | TBD |
| Fri., Dec. 8 and/or Sat., Dec. 9 | Semifinals | TBD |
| Mon., Dec. 11 | Championship | TBD |
NBA Cup history
This season's NBA Cup marks the third year of the in-season tournament. Below is a look back at winners of the trophy.
- 2025-26 – Knicks def. Spurs
- 2024-25 – Bucks def. Thunder
- 2023-24 – Lakers def. Pacers
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