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NBA Cup Championship Tickets: Dec. 11
The Emirates NBA Cup Championship is the only neutral-site game of the 2026 Cup. The NBA puts it on Friday, December 11, 2026, at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis. Knockout-round games stream on Prime Video. Finalists are not known yet. NBA: 2026 Group Play schedule NBA Cup FAQ
If you are searching "NBA Cup Championship tickets," "Emirates NBA Cup tickets 2026," or "Hinkle Fieldhouse NBA Cup tickets," start on the live championship event page. Do not use a guessed price or an old screenshot. Inventory and listing totals change.
Open the NBA Cup Championship event page
Emirates NBA Cup Championship details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Emirates NBA Cup Championship |
| Date | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Tip-off | Confirm on the live event page |
| Venue | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| City | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Site | Neutral site; only 2026 Cup game not in an NBA market |
| Stream | Prime Video |
| Finalists | TBD after Group Play and Knockouts |
Treat Friday, December 11 as the event date. The NBA pages reviewed for this guide do not post a firm Championship tip-off. Confirm the start, Eastern time, and Hinkle Fieldhouse location before you pay.
This is the Championship ticket at Hinkle Fieldhouse. It is not a Group Play Friday, a quarterfinal or semifinal in an NBA arena, or a parking add-on for the same night.
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2026 NBA Cup schedule around the final
The NBA's August 12, 2026, Group Play release and Cup FAQ lock this shape:
| Stage | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Group Play | Friday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 27, plus Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 | NBA team markets |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 | NBA team markets |
| Semifinals | Tuesday, Dec. 8 and/or Wednesday, Dec. 9 | NBA team markets |
| Championship | Friday, Dec. 11 | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
Group Play is 60 games. Eight teams reach the Knockouts: the six group winners plus one wild card from each conference. The Championship sits outside the regular-season standings. Every other Cup game counts in the 82-game record. NBA Cup FAQ
That combination is enough to create ticket searches:
- Named final in a historic gym. Buyers looking for NBA Cup Championship tickets need December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, not a Group Play night or a later regular-season card.
- Teams unknown. Public listings can go up before the finalists are set. Match the Championship event, not a specific team's home date.
- Mixed Indianapolis and Cup results. Pacers home games, Butler college dates, and Knockout games in other cities are different tickets.
A tournament label does not change how tickets work. You still need the correct event, disclosed seats, a delivery method you can complete, and the full amount shown before payment.
For other Cup or NBA dates, use the NBA Cup schedule or the sports hub.
How to buy NBA Cup Championship tickets
Use this checklist on TixBit or any other marketplace you compare.
- Match the exact event. Emirates NBA Cup Championship. Friday, December 11, 2026. Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Open the live championship event page rather than a Group Play listing, a quarterfinal in an NBA arena, a Pacers home date, or a parking add-on.
- Confirm it is a game ticket. Skip parking, hospitality, and premium packages that say they do not include a game ticket unless that is what you intend to buy. The NBA also points primary Championship inventory to NBAEvents.com and premium offerings to NBAExperiences.com.
- Read the seats that are shown. Check quantity, section, row, seat numbers, and any view or age restriction on the listing. What you see is what you get. Real seats. Real sections. No phantom rows.
- Check delivery. Mobile transfer can require an account and an accepted transfer in the primary issuer's app. Accept the transfer before you travel to Hinkle Fieldhouse.
- Compare the amount shown before payment. On TixBit there are never fees for buyers. What you see is what you pay. That is not a claim that TixBit is always the lowest total. If you check another site, match the same section, row, quantity, restrictions, and delivery, then compare the final disclosed totals.
A no-fee label does not settle the price question. Our ticket resale fee comparison explains how to compare the payable total across marketplaces.
TixBit listings are covered by the TixBit Guarantee. Read the current terms for canceled or unfulfilled orders before you check out.
What to check on a Hinkle Fieldhouse listing
Hinkle Fieldhouse is listed on TixBit at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Use that venue page when you want the building's upcoming events. Use the championship event page when you want this specific final.
Before you pay, confirm:
- Venue name: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, not Gainbridge Fieldhouse and not an NBA home arena hosting a quarterfinal or semifinal.
- Round and date: December 11 is the Championship. December 4-5 and December 8-9 Knockout games are in NBA team markets.
- Section map: A generic NBA arena chart is not enough. Hinkle is a college fieldhouse. Use the seat map on the event page.
- Row and seat disclosure: If a listing hides the row, treat it as a different product from a fully disclosed seat.
- Quantity: Compare the order total for the number of tickets you need, not a single-seat headline.
- Restrictions: Limited view, standing room, club access, and age rules belong in the listing details, not in a later surprise.
Browse all events, performers, or venues only if you still need to find the game. Once you have it, stay on the event page until checkout.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 NBA Cup Championship?
Friday, December 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
What time is the NBA Cup Championship?
The NBA Group Play release and FAQ reviewed October 5, 2026, do not post a firm tip-off. Confirm the start on the live championship event page.
Where is the 2026 NBA Cup Championship?
Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It is the only 2026 Cup game that is not played in an NBA team market.
Are quarterfinals and semifinals still in Las Vegas?
No. The 2026 Quarterfinals (Dec. 4-5) and Semifinals (Dec. 8 and/or Dec. 9) are in NBA team markets. Only the Championship is at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
How do I avoid the wrong NBA Cup listing?
Match the Championship, December 11, 2026, and Hinkle Fieldhouse. Skip Group Play Fridays, Knockout games in NBA arenas, Pacers home dates, and parking unless that is what you intend to buy. Confirm seats and the shown price. No phantom rows.
How do I buy NBA Cup Championship tickets on TixBit?
Open the NBA Cup Championship event page, choose a listing with seats you want, and review the price shown before payment. Current prices and availability live on that page only.
Does TixBit add buyer fees to NBA Cup tickets?
No. TixBit has $0 buyer fees. Never fees for buyers. What you see is what you pay. What you see is what you get. Compare that shown total with any other offer you are considering.
The bottom line
The Emirates NBA Cup Championship is a dated, specific ticket: Friday, December 11, 2026, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Check the live listings, the disclosed seats, delivery, and the amount shown before payment. Do not rely on a remembered get-in price.
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Sources
Reviewed October 5, 2026. Championship date, Hinkle Fieldhouse site, Group Play and Knockout windows, Prime Video Knockout streaming, and the Championship's place outside the regular-season standings were checked against NBA.com. This article does not quote live TixBit ticket prices or inventory counts.