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NBA Cup Final Moves to Indy’s Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse

7/1/2026

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The NBA announced that the 2026-27 NBA Cup championship game will be moved from Las Vegas to a college arena for the first time.
The league scheduled the Dec. 11 game at Butler University’s 9,100-seat Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA sought a storied college venue to host the championship.
Global Events head Kelly Flatow called Hinkle Fieldhouse a special setting that will capture the tournament’s excitement.

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The NBA announced that the 2026-27 NBA Cup championship game will be moved from Las Vegas to a college arena for the first time.
The league scheduled the Dec. 11 game at Butler University’s 9,100-seat Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA sought a storied college venue to host the championship.
Global Events head Kelly Flatow called Hinkle Fieldhouse a special setting that will capture the tournament’s excitement.