The 2026 Emirates NBA Cup begins Friday. Here’s what you need to know for the league’s annual in-season tournament.
When is the NBA Cup 2026?
Group Play: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 24, 25, 27
Quarterfinals: Dec. 4, 5
Semifinals: Dec. 8 and/or 9
Championship: Dec. 11
View the day-by-day schedule below.
Are the NBA Cup courts back?
Yes, you can view them here.
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How will group play work?
The formula hasn’t changed for group play. All 30 teams were randomly drawn into groups of five based on last season’s regular-season records, creating three divisions in each conference. Each
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