NBA 2026–27 Season Hub

From Kansas City: There's no NBA team in Kansas City. The closest trips are Oklahoma City (Thunder), Denver (Nuggets) and Memphis (Grizzlies).

Emirates NBA Cup 2026

Group Play runs on Cup Nights from October 30 to November 27. The knockout rounds finish with the championship in Indianapolis.

Oct
30
2026
Cup Night 1: Group Play tips off
10 games, including Knicks at 76ers and Lakers at Warriors on Prime Video
Nov
6
2026
Cup Night 2
9 games, including 76ers at Cavaliers and Trail Blazers at Lakers on Prime Video
Nov
13
2026
Cup Night 3
9 games, including Knicks at Pacers and Warriors at Spurs on Prime Video
Nov
20
2026
Cup Night 4
Group Play continues; more Cup Nights on Nov. 24, 25 and 27
Nov
27
2026
Group Play ends
Group winners and wild cards move on
Dec
4–5
2026
Knockout Rounds: Quarterfinals
Dec
8–9
2026
Knockout Rounds: Semifinals
Dec
11
2026
NBA Cup Championship
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Hotels nearby

The NBA is playing regular-season games in Mexico City, Paris and Manchester this season.

Dec
25
2026
NBA on Christmas Day
Spurs vs. Knicks (12 p.m. ET) · Heat vs. Celtics (2:30) · 76ers vs. Lakers (5) · Thunder vs. Timberwolves (8) · Nuggets vs. Warriors (10:30), all on ABC/ESPN
Jan
18
2027
NBA on MLK Day
Pistons vs. Cavaliers · 76ers vs. Hawks · Timberwolves vs. Knicks · Rockets vs. Grizzlies on NBC/Peacock
Feb
11
2027
Trade deadline
Feb
19–21
2027
NBA All-Star 2027
Phoenix, AZ
Hotels nearby
Apr
11
2027
Regular season ends
All 30 teams play
Apr
13–16
2027
Play-In Tournament
Apr
17
2027
NBA Playoffs begin

Book refundable rooms early for the big events; they sell out first.

Kansas City guide, where to stay and the latest sports news.

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Dates checked October 22, 2026. Sources: NBA.com: Key dates for the 2026–27 season; NBA.com: Emirates NBA Cup key dates and schedule. Events can move; confirm with the organizer before you travel.