Sat Oct 25 04:40:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NBA Unveils Bold New Court Designs for Emirates NBA Cup 2025

NEW YORK, NY – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today revealed the striking court designs for the third annual Emirates NBA Cup, set to tip off on October 31st. All 30 teams will showcase custom-designed courts, each featuring vibrant, fully-painted gradient designs and unique personalized overlays.

The court designs, created by artist Victor Solomon, also incorporate hidden details celebrating previous NBA Cup champions. Solomon, who also designed last season’s courts and collaborated with Tiffany & Co. on the NBA Cup trophy, aims to elevate the in-season tournament experience with these visually stunning playing surfaces.

The Emirates NBA Cup 2025 will begin with Group Play, running through November 28th, with games every Friday. Eight teams will then advance to the Knockout Rounds, culminating in the Semifinals and Finals in Las Vegas on December 13th and 16th.

This year, the higher-seeded teams in each conference will have the privilege of hosting Emirates NBA Cup semifinal games for the 2026-27 season, adding another layer of excitement to the competition.

Fans can catch all the Emirates NBA Cup action on Prime Video and NBA League Pass. Tune in on October 31st for the opening eight-game slate and follow the journey to crown the 2025 champion in Las Vegas.

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