The NBA has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup, setting the stage for the fourth annual edition of the league’s in-season tournament.
The event, introduced to add a competitive showcase during the early portion of the regular season, features teams competing in designated group-stage games before the tournament advances to its later rounds. The 2026 schedule announcement provides the framework for the opening phase of the competition.
Fourth Edition of the In-Season Tournament
The NBA Cup has become a regular part of the league calendar, giving teams an additional prize to pursue while games still count toward the regular-season standings. The group stage remains the first step in determining which teams move on in the tournament format.
Further details on matchups, group alignment, and tournament updates will shape the path to the knockout rounds as the competition approaches. The release of the group stage schedule gives teams, players, and fans the first clear look at how the 2026 NBA Cup will begin.