2026 NBA Cup: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more - ESPN

Which two teams will face off inside Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup?

This summer the league unveiled the full group stage schedule for this year's in-season tournament, with action taking place every Friday from Oct. 30 to Nov. 27 and on special Cup nights during Thanksgiving week (Nov. 24-25).

After the New York Knicks became the first team to win the NBA Cup and NBA Finals in the same season, can Jalen Brunson & Co. keep their championship run going? They'll have plenty of competition, specifically within the star-studded East Group B.

Here's what you need to know about the in-season tournament, now in its fourth year.

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Oct. 30

Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards, 7 p.m. ET

Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. ET

Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET

New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET (Prime)

Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m. ET

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 8 p.m. ET

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks, 8 p.m. ET

LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m. ET

Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors, 10 p.m. ET (Prime)

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10 p.m. ET

Nov. 6

Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m. ET

Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. ET

Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET (Prime)

Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks, 8 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. ET

Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. ET

Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m. ET

Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m. ET (Prime)

San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings, 10 p.m. ET

Nov. 13

New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. ET (Prime)