The NBA Cup championship game is scheduled to move from Las Vegas to Butler University’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis next season. In remarks made in December, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering relocating the final and was exploring “storied college arenas.” Multiple outlets report that the NBA has selected Hinkle Fieldhouse for the next Cup title game, highlighting it as an old and well-known college basketball venue. NBA Head of Global Events Kelly Flatow is cited describing Hinkle as a setting that captures the “excitement and drama” of the Emirates NBA Cup Championship. The game is reported to be played on Dec. 11, 2026, marking the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas. Earlier speculation from the previous season included possible relocation to other major college arenas, such as Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, but reports indicate the NBA ultimately chose Hinkle Fieldhouse.
NBA Cup final moves to Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in December
The NBA Cup championship game is scheduled to move from Las Vegas to Butler University’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis next season. In remarks made in December, NBA Commissioner Adam Silv...
- The NBA Cup championship game is moving to Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- The reported date for the game is Dec. 11, 2026.
- This is the first time the Cup final is held outside Las Vegas.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver previously said the league was considering relocating the final to “storied college arenas.”
- Earlier speculation considered other college venues, but reports say Hinkle Fieldhouse was selected.
Speculation surfaced last season that the game could move to Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It turns out the NBA decided on another classic college basketball gym.
2 hours agoSpeculation surfaced last season that the game could move to Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. It turns out that the NBA decided on another classic college basketball gym.
2 hours agoIn December, commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering moving the final and was looking at "storied college arenas."
2 hours agoThe 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas.
2 hours agoNBA Cup championship game will be at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
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