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

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

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 ADenver NuggetsHouston RocketsPhoenix SunsDallas MavericksUtah JazzWest Group BOklahoma City ThunderMinnesota TimberwolvesLos Angeles ClippersNew York PelicansMemphis GrizzliesWest Group CSan Antonio SpursLos Angeles LakersPortland Trail BlazersGolden State WarriorsSacramento KingsEast Group ADetroit PistonsToronto RaptorsOrlando MagicMilwaukee BucksBrooklyn NetsEast Group BNew York KnicksCleveland CavaliersPhiladelphia 76ersMiami HeatIndiana PacersEast Group CBoston CelticsAtlanta HawksCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsWashington WizardsNBA 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.

GroupDateGameTime (ET)Fri., Oct. 30Hornets at Wizards7 p.m. Bulls at Celtics7:30 p.m. Pistons at Nets7:30 p.m. Knicks at 76ers7:30 p.m. Magic at Raptors7:30 p.m. Pacers at Heat8 p.m. Rockets at Mavericks8 p.m. Clippers at Timberwolves8 p.m. Lakers at Warriors10 p.m. Nuggets at Suns10 p.m.Fri., Nov. 6Wizards at Hawks7 p.m. Celtics at Hornets7 p.m. 76ers at Cavaliers7:30 p.m. Jazz at Mavericks8 p.m. Thunder at Grizzlies8 p.m. Raptors at Bucks8 p.m. Timberwolves at Pelicans8 p.m. Trail Blazers at Lakers10 p.m. Spurs at Kings10 p.m.Fri., Nov. 13Knicks at Pacers7 p.m. Bucks at Magic7 p.m. Cavaliers at Heat8 p.m. Hawks at Bulls8 p.m. Grizzlies at Pelicans8 p.m. Jazz at Rockets8:30 p.m. Warriors at Spurs9:30 p.m. Trail Blazers at Kings10 p.m. Thunder at Clippers10:30 p.m.Fri., Nov. 20Hornets at Hawks7 p.m. Magic at Nets7:30 p.m. Pacers at Cavaliers7:30 p.m. Raptors at Pistons7:30 p.m. Wizards at Bulls8 p.m. Pelicans at Thunder8 p.m. Suns at Jazz9:30 p.m. Rockets at Nuggets10 p.m. Kings at Lakers10 p.m.Tues., Nov. 24Pistons at Magic7 p.m. Celtics at Wizards8 p.m. Mavericks at Nuggets10 p.m.Wed., Nov. 25Heat at 76ers5 p.m. Bulls at Hornets7 p.m. Cavaliers at Knicks7:30 p.m. Timberwolves at Thudner7:30 p.m. Clippers at Frizzlies8 p.m. Nets at Bucks8 p.m. Suns at Rockets8:30 p.m. Kings at Warriors10 p.m. Spurs at Trail Blazers10 p.m.Fri., Nov. 27Heat at Knicks7 p.m. Bucks at Pistons7:30 p.m. 76ers at Pacers7:30 p.m. Nets at Raptors7:30 p.m. Hawks at Celtics8 p.m. Grizzlies at Timberwolves8:30 p.m. Lakers at Spurs9:30 p.m. Nuggets at Jazz9:30 p.m. Pelicans at Clippers9:30 p.m. Warriors at Trail Blazers9:30 p.m.KnockoutsDateGameTime (ET)Mon., Dec. 4 – Tues., Dec. 5QuarterfinalsTBDFri., Dec. 8 and/or Sat., Dec. 9SemifinalsTBDMon., Dec. 11ChampionshipTBDNBA 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. Spurs2024-25 – Bucks def. Thunder2023-24 – Lakers def. Pacers