NBA Summer League 2026 begins in Las Vegas

The 2026 NBA Summer League will be held from July 9 to July 19 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas. The tournament features a full schedule of games, including the Los Angeles Lakers' four opening match‑ups against the Thunder, Mavericks, Clippers and Bulls, followed by a championship game for the top two teams on July 19.

Australian NBL players will also take part, with current and former league stand‑outs such as Flynn Cameron (Portland Trail Blazers), Karim Lopez (Memphis Grizzlies), Lachlan Olbrich (Golden State Warriors) and others joining NBA teams in the summer competition.

The league’s format includes the California Classic in San Francisco and Sacramento, a Salt Lake City Summer League, and the main Las Vegas event, providing opportunities for prospects, two‑way players and undrafted signees to showcase their talent to NBA scouts.