NBA Cup group play kicks off today in Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The 2026 NBA Cup begins group-play games on October 30, 2026, with all 30 teams divided into six groups. Each team will compete in four games, aiming to advance to the knockout rounds, which start on December 4-5. The championship game will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on December 11. The winner receives the NBA Cup trophy and a share of the prize pool, which increases based on how far teams advance.
- •2026 NBA Cup group play starts October 30, 2026.
- •Thirty teams are split into six groups of five.
- •Knockout rounds commence December 4-5, 2026.
- •Championship game scheduled for December 11 in Indianapolis.
- •Prize pool increases depending on progression in the tournament.
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"The 2026 NBA Cup is set to begin with the first group-play games slated for Oct. 30. Here's what to know, including the format, groups and schedule.
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