The chase for the NBA Cup begins Friday, Oct. 30 on Prime Video, when Group Play tips off across NBA team markets as the New York Knicks travel to face the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET followed by the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET, both streaming on Prime Video.
ALL 30 TEAM COURTS FOR @EMIRATES NBA CUP 2026 pic.twitter.com/RgBqe1VJCB
— NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2026
Throughout the tournament, Emirates NBA Cup games will again be played on custom-designed, fully painted courts. These visually striking courts will be featured during Group Play, the Quarterfinals, and Semifinals, creating a bold and unified look for Emirates NBA Cup games across the league.
Design details include the following:
- Nike “End of Ordinary” Inspiration: Inspired by Nike Basketball’s 2026 Standard Issue Collection, the courts extend the collection’s bold design approach to the playing surface, creating a connected look across the league.
- Oversized Team Wordmarks: Team wordmarks inspired by the collection’s signature game jacket are mirrored on both sides of each court.
- Center Court Team Identity: Each court features the host team’s primary icon at center court.
- Contrasting Court Design: Court color schemes are designed to contrast with the home team’s Statement Edition uniform, worn for all Emirates NBA Cup games.
- Cup Elements Throughout: The Emirates NBA Cup trophy remains featured at center court and in the paint.
- Championship Chase Tagline: New for 2026, the tournament tagline, “30 Teams. 8 Advance. 1 Champion.” appears near the corner three-point line.
Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Detroit Pistons
Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers
LA Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Kings
San Antonio Spurs
Toronto Raptors
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
For the Emirates NBA Cup, all 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2025-26 regular season. Beginning Friday, Oct. 30 and continuing through Friday, Nov. 27, each team will play four designated Group Play games on “Cup Nights.”
Eight teams will advance to the Knockout Rounds. The Quarterfinals and Semifinals will be played in NBA team markets before the tournament culminates with the winner-take-all Emirates NBA Cup Championship on Friday, Dec. 11 at the iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. All Knockout Round games will stream exclusively on Prime Video.
For more information about the Emirates NBA Cup 2026, visit NBA.com/nbacup or the NBA App.
Visit NBAExperiences.com for exclusive experiences and premium hospitality for the December 11 Championship at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse.
