Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Tips Off with Unique Court Designs

CHICAGO, IL — The Emirates NBA Cup 2025 tips off on October 31, showcasing 30 uniquely designed playing courts for all participating teams. The event will be broadcast on Prime Video and NBA League Pass.

Designed by artist Victor Solomon, each court features vibrant gradient designs and personalized overlays. This year’s courts include elements honoring the previous tournament champions, presenting distinctive designs that set them apart from standard NBA courts.

The tournament begins with group play, featuring all 30 teams in a multi-stage event that lasts from October 31 to November 28. Each team will play four games against others in their grouping, with the top eight teams advancing to the knockout rounds.

Solomon also designed the courts for last season’s tournament, and his collaboration with Tiffany & Co. adds a fashionable touch to the courts. The contrasting colors and unique designs aim to create a memorable visual experience that distinguishes Cup games from the regular season.

This season marks the NBA’s third annual in-season tournament, which was renamed the Emirates NBA Cup last year. The competition format remains the same, featuring group stage matches followed by single-elimination rounds leading up to the finals.

Fans can anticipate matchups such as the Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies on opening night. The semifinals are scheduled for December 13, with the finals taking place on December 16 in Las Vegas.