NBA Cup schedule clashes with World Series, NFL, college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The NBA’s 2026–27 schedule includes the NBA Cup, starting group play on Oct. 30 with a matchup between the Knicks and 76ers. This opening coincides with the scheduled date for Game 6 of the MLB World Series, if applicable. The NBA Cup will run for six weeks, concluding with the championship game on Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, marking a move from Las Vegas. The schedule includes several high-profile matchups during late fall, which will compete against NFL games and college football conference championships.
- •NBA Cup group play starts Oct. 30 with Knicks vs. 76ers
- •Championship game on Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse
- •October 30 opener coincides with possible MLB World Series Game 6
- •NBA Cup includes Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader against NFL
- •Dec. 5 NBA Cup quarterfinals overlap with major college football games
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Cup Schedule Sets Up Clashes With World Series, NFL, College Football
"The league will be part of a packed late fall sports calendar.
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