Below are the key dates for the Emirates NBA Cup 2026. The game and broadcast schedule for the Emirates NBA Cup Group Play stage will be announced in August.
> Group Play Cup Nights
- Oct. 30
- Nov. 6
- Nov. 13
- Nov. 20
- Nov. 24
- Nov. 25
- Nov. 27
> Knockout Rounds
Quarterfinals
- Dec. 4-5
Semifinals
- Dec. 8 and/or Dec. 9
Championship
- Dec. 11 (Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN)
Group Play games (Oct. 30 – Nov. 27), the Quarterfinals (Dec. 4-5) and the Semifinals (Dec. 8 and/or Dec. 9) of the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 will take place in NBA team markets.
The Championship (Dec. 11) will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the iconic home of… pic.twitter.com/hytjNky8SQ
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