NBA Cup final to take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in December
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will host the 2026-27 NBA Cup final on December 11. This marks the first time the championship game is held outside Las Vegas, which hosted the previous three finals. NBA officials sought a unique and storied college venue, ultimately selecting Hinkle over other potential sites. The game is expected to create a vibrant college basketball atmosphere, despite the arena's smaller capacity of 9,100, compared to previous venues.
- •NBA Cup final to be held on December 11, 2026.
- •Hinkle Fieldhouse has a capacity of 9,100 seats.
- •This is the first NBA Cup final not held in Las Vegas.
- •NBA aims to leverage college basketball's unique environment.
- •Previous finals were held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 12:04 AMESPN — Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse to host NBA Cup final
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Cup Final to be held at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Cup final reportedly leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Cup final reportedly leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Butler’s iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December
"Speculation surfaced last season that the game could move to Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It turns out that the NBA decided on another classic college basketball gym.
"Speculation surfaced last season that the game could move to Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It turns out that the NBA decided on another classic college basketball gym.
"The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 12:04 AMButler's Hinkle Fieldhouse to host NBA Cup final
The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:07 PMNBA Cup Final to be held at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse
Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse will serve as host to the NBA Cup Final on Dec. 11. The game had previously been held in Las Vegas.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:05 PMNBA Cup final reportedly leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
Speculation surfaced last season that the game could move to Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It turns out that the NBA decided on another classic college basketball gym.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:05 PMNBA Cup final reportedly leaving Las Vegas for Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse
Speculation surfaced last season that the game could move to Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It turns out that the NBA decided on another classic college basketball gym.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 10:57 PMButler’s iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December
The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas.
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