The NBA Cup Schedule for 2026 is set for all 30 teams. The Emirates nba cup begins Friday, October 30, with the knockout rounds starting December 4 and the nba cup championship on Friday, December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis — the first time the title game has moved out of Las Vegas.
Each team plays four group-stage games on the NBA Cup Schedule. Below is every team’s complete slate of nba cup games, organized by conference and group.
How to Read This NBA Cup Schedule
All times are Eastern. Broadcast abbreviations: Prime = Amazon Prime Video | NBC = NBC | ESPN = ESPN | LP = NBA League Pass. All knockout round nba cup games air on Amazon Prime Video.
Eastern Conference — East Group A
Teams: Brooklyn Nets | Detroit Pistons | Milwaukee Bucks | Orlando Magic | Toronto Raptors
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Eastern Conference — East Group B
Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers | Indiana Pacers | Miami Heat | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers
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Eastern Conference — East Group C
Teams: Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Washington Wizards
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Western Conference — West Group A
Teams: Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Houston Rockets | Phoenix Suns | Utah Jazz
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Western Conference — West Group B
Teams: Los Angeles Clippers | Memphis Grizzlies | Minnesota Timberwolves | New Orleans Pelicans | Oklahoma City Thunder
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Western Conference — West Group C
Teams: Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | Portland Trail Blazers | Sacramento Kings | San Antonio Spurs
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Portland Trail Blazers — 2026 NBA Cup Schedule
Golden State Warriors — 2026 NBA Cup Schedule
Sacramento Kings — 2026 NBA Cup Schedule
NBA Cup 2026 Knockout Round Schedule
All knockout nba cup games air on Amazon Prime Video.
The nba cup championship moves to Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the first time — previously held in Las Vegas. All knockout round nba cup games stream on Amazon Prime Video. The nba cup finals will crown the winner on December 11 as the final event on the NBA Cup Schedule.
NBA Cup 2026 Key Facts
- Group stage runs: October 30 – November 27
- Each team plays: 4 group games (2 home, 2 away)
- Teams advancing: 8 (5 group winners + 3 wild cards)
- All group nba cup games count toward regular-season standings
- Championship game: December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- The nba cup championship is the only game that does NOT count toward standings
The full slate of nba cup games gives every team four chances to advance before the knockout rounds begin in early December. Fans following the NBA Cup Schedule can track every group result leading into the nba cup finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the NBA Cup 2026 group stage start?
The NBA Cup Schedule group stage begins Friday, October 30, with ten nba cup games across both conferences.
Where is the NBA Cup 2026 championship game?
The 2026 nba cup championship is at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, December 11 — the first time the game has moved from Las Vegas.
What channel are NBA Cup 2026 knockout games on?
All NBA Cup 2026 knockout round games — quarterfinals, semifinals, and the nba cup finals — air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
How many games does each team play in the NBA Cup 2026 group stage?
Each team plays four group-stage nba cup games on the 2026 NBA Cup Schedule — two at home and two on the road.
Where can I find the full NBA Cup Schedule?
The complete 2026 NBA Cup Schedule with every team’s group games, knockout dates and the nba cup championship appears above.
