The NBA this week revealed the 30 team-specific courts for the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, which tips off with Group Play games on Oct. 30 and culminates with the championship at the iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11.

The courts, which were once again designed by artist Victor Solomon, feature a fully painted hardwood that contrasts with each team’s Statement Edition uniform that will be worn by the home team throughout the tournament. 

The NBA Cup trophy remains the focal point of the court design, as it sits at midcourt behind the team’s primary icon and in the lanes, while an oversized, sublimated team wordmark is mirrored on both sides of the court. 

This detail was inspired by Nike’s new Standard Issue Collection, which includes new on-court apparel inspired by modern hoopers, movies, gaming and fashion, as well as the new Specter Edition uniforms that will be worn by the league’s eight-oldest franchises this season.

The @emirates NBA Cup 2026 Group Draw results!

Starting October 30, all 30 teams will compete for the Emirates NBA Cup with 8 teams advancing out of groups into the knockout rounds, with the Championship held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, December 11! pic.twitter.com/OiBSSVkxpm

— NBA (@NBA) July 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the contrasting apron features the team’s city, state, regional moniker, nickname or full name along the baselines, while the tournament’s new tagline – “30 Teams. 8 Advance. 1 Champion.” – was added inside the three-point lines.

Smaller details include another team-specific graphic, phrase or pattern along the bottom sideline and the year engraved into the trophy at midcourt for previous tournament winners, including the Los Angeles Lakers (2023), Milwaukee Bucks (2024) and New York Knicks (2025).

As mentioned, Group Play will begin on Oct. 30 and will continue with four “Cup Nights” through Nov. 27. Eight teams will advance to the Knockout Rounds, which will be played in team markets until the championship round, which was previously held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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