NBA Cup tickets 2026: See the latest prices, dates, groups for in-season tournament games image
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