NBA takes Election Day off, Spurs promote voter participation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The NBA has paused its games for Election Day on November 3, 2026, as part of a campaign to encourage voter participation in the midterm elections. All 30 teams played on November 2, with players donning "VOTE" shirts. The San Antonio Spurs supported this initiative during their game against the Utah Jazz, sharing a message on social media urging locals to vote. The NBA's "Get In The Game. VOTE." campaign partners with civic organizations to engage younger voters. NBA games are set to resume on November 4, with the Spurs facing the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 p.m.
- •NBA pauses for Election Day, no games scheduled.
- •Spurs wore "VOTE" shirts during November 2 game.
- •Joint Instagram post urges local residents to vote.
- •Campaign focuses on engaging younger voter demographics.
- •NBA games resume on November 4 against Dallas Mavericks.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — NBA pauses for Election Day; Spurs urge fans to vote
"The NBA is taking Election Day off as the Spurs and other San Antonio sports organizations encourage fans to vote in the midterm elections.
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