The 2026 NBA Summer League schedule runs from July 3 through July 19, 2026, across three events: the California Classic, the Salt Lake City Summer League, and the main Las Vegas NBA Summer League. All 30 NBA teams take the floor in Las Vegas (July 9-19) at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus, while the California Classic (July 3-6) and Salt Lake City (July 4-7) serve as the early-July warm-ups. Below you will find every confirmed date, venue, and participating team, plus the Las Vegas tournament format and a free printable. Game-by-game matchups and tip times (Eastern) are now live for all three events below; TV network assignments will be added as the NBA confirms them.

This page is updated as the NBA releases information. Updated July 2, 2026: full game-by-game matchups and tip times (Eastern) are posted for all three events. TV designations (NBA TV / League Pass) are now added for the California Classic and Salt Lake City; Las Vegas TV windows will be added as the NBA confirms them. Bookmark it and check back.

2026 NBA Summer League Schedule: Quick Facts

• Dates: July 3-19, 2026
• California Classic: July 3-6 (Chase Center, San Francisco & Golden 1 Center, Sacramento)
• Salt Lake City: July 4, 6 & 7 (Jon M. Huntsman Center, University of Utah)
• Las Vegas: July 9-19, all 30 teams, 76 games (Thomas & Mack Center & Cox Pavilion, UNLV)
• Las Vegas format: each team plays 4 games (July 9-17); top 4 advance to semifinals July 18; championship July 19
• TV: NBA TV and ESPN networks

California Classic Summer League (July 3-6)

Co-hosted by the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, the eighth annual California Classic is a dual-site event. Chase Center in San Francisco hosts games on July 3, 5, and 6, while Golden 1 Center in Sacramento hosts July 4, 5, and 6. Seven teams are slated to compete; the full field, matchups, and tip times (Eastern) are listed below.

Salt Lake City Summer League (July 4, 6 & 7)

The Utah Jazz host the 11th Salt Lake City Summer League, a four-team, six-game round-robin at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus (the event returns to the Huntsman Center with the Delta Center closed for renovations). The Jazz are joined by the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The full game-by-game schedule and tip times (Eastern) are listed below; broadcast details will be added as confirmed.

Las Vegas NBA Summer League (July 9-19)

The main event returns to the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus for the 18th time, featuring all 30 NBA teams across 76 games from July 9-19, 2026. The announced opener pits the Washington Wizards and No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa against the Utah Jazz and Darryn Peterson on opening night. The complete game-by-game schedule and tip times (Eastern) are listed below; TV windows will be added as the NBA confirms them.

Las Vegas Tournament Format

Every team plays at least five games. The first four (July 9-17) count toward the tournament standings, seeded by winning percentage. The top four teams advance to the semifinals on July 18, with the two winners meeting in the championship game on July 19. The other 26 teams each play a fifth consolation game on July 17 or 18.

The full Las Vegas game-by-game schedule (tip times in Eastern) is below. Bracket matchups for July 17-19 are set by the tournament standings and will be filled in as seeding is decided.

All 30 teams compete in Las Vegas: Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Golden State, Houston, Indiana, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, Toronto, Utah, and Washington.

Players and Storylines to Watch

Summer League is the first look at the 2026 draft class. Headliners include No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa with the Wizards and Darryn Peterson with the Jazz, who meet on opening night in Las Vegas. Salt Lake City could feature multiple 2026 lottery picks across the Jazz, Hawks, Grizzlies, and Thunder, while the California Classic gives the Warriors and Kings an early showcase for their young cores. Past Las Vegas participants who became stars include Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic.

Free Printable: 2026 NBA Summer League Schedule (PDF)

Want a clean one-page reference? Download the free printable below and check back as matchups, tip times, and TV are added.

Related Resources

Keep tracking the offseason and the road to opening night with our 2026-27 NBA schedule and printable TV lineups, and revisit who landed where in our 2026 NBA Draft results.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 NBA Summer League?

The 2026 NBA Summer League runs July 3-19, 2026. The California Classic is July 3-6, Salt Lake City is July 4, 6, and 7, and the main Las Vegas Summer League is July 9-19.

Where is the 2026 NBA Summer League played?

Las Vegas games are at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus. The California Classic uses Chase Center (San Francisco) and Golden 1 Center (Sacramento), and Salt Lake City is at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

How does the Las Vegas Summer League format work?

All 30 teams play at least five games. The first four games seed a four-team playoff: the top four teams reach the semifinals on July 18, and the winners play for the title on July 19. Every other team plays a consolation fifth game.

What channel is the 2026 NBA Summer League on?

Games are televised on NBA TV and ESPN networks. Specific game windows and broadcast assignments are announced closer to each event.

Source: NBA.com Summer League 2026.

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