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Heat Host Vice City Night vs Bucks Nov. 18, 2026

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 6:10 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Miami Heat will host the Milwaukee Bucks in a Vice City-themed game on Nov. 18, 2026.
The Kaseya Center displayed a “Welcome to Vice City” sign on Oct. 1 as promotion.
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his first appearance against the Heat since his July trade.
Miami-Dade County signed a $975,000 marketing deal with Rockstar Games.
Police chiefs criticized the partnership for promoting a fictional crime image.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 DMA Design launched Grand Theft Auto, introducing fictional cities modeled on real locations. The 2002 release of Vice City popularized city-based licensing, a practice that later led municipalities such as Miami-Dade County to sign a $975,000 partnership with Rockstar for a Vice City-themed event featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo. The franchise has since shipped roughly 470 million units worldwide, underscoring its cultural influence.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat will host the Milwaukee Bucks in a Vice City-themed game on Nov. 18, 2026.
The Kaseya Center displayed a “Welcome to Vice City” sign on Oct. 1 as promotion.
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his first appearance against the Heat since his July trade.
Miami-Dade County signed a $975,000 marketing deal with Rockstar Games.
Police chiefs criticized the partnership for promoting a fictional crime image.

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