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NBA Cup Kicks Off: Who Will Win It All?
31 Oct
Summary
- The NBA Cup began on October 30, 2026, with 10 games scheduled.
- Teams are divided into five-team groups within their conference.
- The championship game is set for December 11, 2026, in Indianapolis.
The 2026 NBA Cup tipped off on Friday, October 30, with 10 games commencing the tournament. This in-season competition, which began in 2023, aims to add extra competitive spirit early in the basketball season. All 30 NBA teams are participating, divided into six groups of five teams based on their previous season's performance.
Group Play, running from October 30 to November 27, involves each team playing four games within their group. Two home and two road games constitute this phase. The top team from each of the six groups, along with two wild-card teams, will advance to the single-elimination Knockout Rounds. The Quarterfinals are scheduled for December 4-5, followed by the Semifinals on December 8-9.
The NBA Cup Championship game is slated for December 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Previous winners include the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023, the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, and the New York Knicks in 2025. All NBA Cup games count towards regular season records.
