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Hinkle Fieldhouse to host NBA Cup final in December

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:27 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Hinkle Fieldhouse to host NBA Cup final in December
Summary

The NBA Cup final will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on December 11, 2026. Butler University's athletic department expressed interest in hosting the event, resulting in the iconic venue being selected. This year marks a departure from the previous tradition of holding the final in Las Vegas. The semifinals will still occur in NBA team markets. The NBA's head of global events emphasized the importance of Hinkle Fieldhouse's historic setting for the championship.

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  • •Hinkle Fieldhouse will host the NBA Cup final on December 11, 2026.
  • •The semifinals will occur in NBA team markets this season.
  • •Previous NBA Cup finals were hosted in Las Vegas.
  • •Butler University expressed interest in hosting the event.
  • •The setting aims to enhance the championship's significance.
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  • 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Historic college hoops arena set to host NBA Cup final
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The Hoosier state will host the NBA Cup final this December.

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