Emirates NBA Cup: Key dates & schedule

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…

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— NBA Communications (@NBAPR)

July 1, 2026