The In-Season Tournament is back for its checkup. Only it’s now known as the Emirates NBA Cup.
For the second season, 30 teams will compete in the mid-season competition for bragging rights, and most importantly, $500,000 per winning player. Regardless, it gives the league a little extra boost during the season.
It all goes down this November and December with four games a team. Eight move to the playoffs, two play for the title, but only one will win the NBA Cup in Las Vegas this winter. Call it an extra holiday gift as the best of the East and West go at it.
Last year, the Lakers took home the inaugural title, beating the Pacers for the crown. This time it comes down to the Bucks and Thunder. Can Giannis and Milwaukee keep the momentum or will the young and powerful Oklahoma City claim the crown?
Here’s everything to know about this year’s NBA Cup, including a schedule and how to get the best deals on tickets for every game.
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When is the NBA in-season tournament?
The 2024 NBA Cup is played over six dedicated play dates beginning Nov. 12 and ending Dec. 3. Each matchup will be played at the home team’s venue.
The top eight teams will compete in the playoffs. Quarterfinals will be played at home arenas and are scheduled for Dec. 10 and 11. The semifinals and NBA Cup Championship, played a T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, is scheduled for for Dec. 14 and Tuesday, Dec. 17.
NBA Cup 2024 tickets
Tickets for the NBA Cup are available now on StubHub.
The championship game between the Bucks and Thunder set, you can get tickets for the game now for only $42. Lower bowl seats are going for $148, and box seats are just a touch more at $161.
Click the link below to view exact pricing for the game.
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NBA Cup 2024 groups
The in-season tournament groups are divided into six pools of five divided by conference. Each team will play four total games that count towards the NBA Cup, each game against a franchise in their group.
East A
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
East B
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Toronto Raptors
- Detroit Pistons
East C
- Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
West A
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
West B
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz
- San Antonio Spurs
West C
- Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies
NBA Cup 2024 schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Hawks at Celtics | 7 p.m. | – |
| Heat at Pistons | 7 p.m. | – |
| Hornets at Magic | 7 p.m. | – |
| Knicks at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Raptors at Bucks | 8 p.m. | – |
| Suns at Jazz | 9 p.m. | – |
| Timberwolves at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | – |
| Mavericks at Warriors | 10 p.m. | – |
Friday, Nov. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Het at Pacers | 7 p.m. | – |
| 76ers at Magic | 7 p.m. | – |
| Pistons at Raptors | 7 p.m. | – |
| Lakers at Spurs | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Wizards at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Bulls at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Nets at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Clippers at Rockets | 8 p.m. | – |
| Nuggets at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | – |
| Suns at Thunder | 8 p.m. | – |
| Timberwolves at Kings | 10 p.m. | – |
| Grizzlies at Warriors | 10 p.m. | – |
Friday, Nov. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Nets at 76ers | 7 p.m. | – |
| Celtics at Wizards | 7 p.m. | – |
| Pacers at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Hawks at Bulls | 8 p.m. | – |
| Trail Blazers at Rockets | 8 p.m. | – |
| Warriors at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | – |
| Mavericks at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | – |
| Kings at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | – |
Tuesday, Nov. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Bulls at Wizards | 7 p.m. | – |
| Bucks at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Rockets at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | – |
| Spurs at Jazz | 9 p.m. | – |
| Lakers at Suns | 10 p.m. | – |
Friday, Nov. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Knicks at Hornets | Noon | – |
| Cavaliers at Hawks | 2:30 p.m. | – |
| Pelicans at Grizzlies | 5 p.m. | – |
| Clippers at Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Magic at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Pistons at Pacers | 8 p.m. | – |
| Raptors at Heat | 8 p.m. | – |
| Celtics at Bulls | 8 p.m. | – |
| Kings at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | – |
| Thunder at Lakers | 10 p.m. | – |
Tuesday, Dec. 3
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| 76ers at Hornets | 7 p.m. | – |
| Wizards at Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | – |
| Bucks at Pistons | 7 p.m. | – |
| Pacers at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Magic at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Jazz at Thunder | 8 p.m. | – |
| Grizzlies at Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | – |
| Spurs at Suns | 8 p.m. | – |
| Rockets at Kings | 10 p.m. | – |
| Warriors at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | – |
| Trail Blazers at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | – |
Playoffs – Quarterfinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Tues., Dec. 10 | Bucks 114, Magic 109 | 7 p.m. | – |
| Thunder 118, Mavericks 104 | 9:30 p.m. | – | |
| Wed., Dec. 11 | Hawks 108, Knicks 100 | 7 p.m. | – |
| Rockets 91, Warriors 90 | 9:30 p.m. | – |
Playoffs – Semifinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Saturday, Dec. 14 | Bucks 110, Hawks 102 | 4:30 p.m. | – |
| Thunder 111, Rockets 96 | 8:30 p.m. | – |
Playoffs – Championship
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Tuesday, Dec. 17 | Bucks vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | Buy now |
