NBA Cup courts unveiled for 2026. See all 30 designs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The NBA regular season is still a week away, but the league is already gearing up for its in-season tournament.
The league on Tuesday unveiled the specialty courts that all 30 teams will use during NBA Cup games this upcoming season.
NBAThe NBA first installed custom courts during the inaugural in-season tournament in 2023, and it has changed up the design for teams each edition of the competition.
Some court staples have been consistent in recent years, namely the colorful floors and the NBA Cup design at half court and in the paint.
This year’s designs include a handful of new features. There are oversized team wordmarks on both sides of the court, primary logos at center court and the tournament tagline — “30 Teams. 8 Advance. 1 Champion.” — near the 3-point line.
2026 NBA Cup
NBA Cup play will begin on Friday, Oct. 30, and run through Friday, Nov. 27, with all 30 teams randomly divided into six groups of five. The winner of each group, along with one additional team in each conference, will advance to the knockout rounds.
Quarterfinal and semifinal matchups will be played in NBA team markets ahead of the NBA Cup Championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, Dec. 11. It will be the first NBA Cup Championship played outside of Las Vegas.
Here is a look at the NBA Cup groups:
East Group A
- Brooklyn Nets
- Detroit Pistons
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Orlando Magic
- Toronto Raptors
East Group B
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- New York Knicks
- Philadelphia 76ers
East Group C
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Charlotte Hornets
- Chicago Bulls
- Washington Wizards
West Group A
- Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets
- Houston Rockets
- Phoenix Suns
- Utah Jazz
West Group B
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- LA Clippers
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Oklahoma City Thunder
West Group C
- Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
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