Sports fans know — and dread — the summer sports slump each and every year. With the end of the NBA and NHL playoffs and the beginning of NFL, College Football and other fall sports still weeks away and only MLB to keep you entertained, these few weeks can feel like something is missing. Luckily, the NBA is alleviating this summertime sports sadness with its Summer League, which kicked off this weekend (July 5-8) with the California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer League and continues in Las Vegas from July 10th-20th.
Here’s the complete Summer League schedule so that you know when and where to tune in to watch the event, plus answers to the top questions fans are asking about the 2K26 Summer League.
What Channels Can I Watch NBA Summer League on?
Every game in the summer tournament is available across the following networks:
To tune in to every game, you’ll need a TV package with access to NBA TV or ESPN Unlimited. DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack gives you both! Learn more today.
2025 NBA Summer League Schedule
With the conclusion of California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer Leagues, the real excitement can begin: the NBA 2K26 Summer League at the Cox Pavilion and Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Below you’ll find the NBA Summer League schedule for each day of the tournament with the TV information you need to tune in to any game, at any time. So, even if you can’t make it to Las Vegas for the event, you can still get a winning watch experience.
Thursday, July 10th
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 3:30 p.m. ET | New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | ESPN2 |
| 5 p.m. ET | Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 5:30 p.m. ET | Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets | ESPN2 |
| 7:30 p.m. ET | Orlando Magic vs. Sacramento Kings | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 8 p.m. ET | Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks | ESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. ET | Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 10 p.m. ET | San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN |
Friday July 11th
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 4 p.m. ET | Memphis Grizzlies vs. Boston Celtics | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 4:30 p.m. ET | Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat | ESPN2 |
| 6 p.m. ET | New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 7 p.m. ET | Utah Jazz vs. Charlotte Hornets | ESPN |
| 8 p.m. ET | Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 9 p.m. ET | Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns | ESPN |
| 10 p.m. ET | LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 11 p.m. ET | Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors | ESPN2 |
Saturday, July 12
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 3:30 p.m. ET | Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 4 p.m. ET | Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs | ESPN |
| 5:30 p.m. ET | Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 6:30 p.m. ET | Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN2 |
| 8 p.m. ET | Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | ESPN2 |
| 10 p.m. ET | Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 10:30 p.m. ET | Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Blazers | ESPN2 |
Sunday, July 13
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 3:30 p.m. ET | Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 4 p.m. ET | Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets | ESPN2 |
| 5:30 p.m. ET | New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 6 p.m. ET | Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic | ESPN2 |
| 7:30 p.m. ET | Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 8 p.m. ET | Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards | ESPN2 |
| 9:30 p.m. ET | Milwaukee Bucks vs. LA Clippers | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 10 p.m. ET | Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz | ESPN2 |
Monday, July 14
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 4:30 p.m. ET | Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 6 p.m. ET | Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers | ESPNU |
| 6:30 p.m. ET | Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 8 p.m. ET | Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat | ESPNU |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 10 p.m. ET | Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings | ESPNU |
| 10:30 p.m. ET | LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
Tuesday, July 15
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 4:30 p.m. ET | Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 6 p.m. ET | Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks | ESPN2 |
| 6:30 p.m. ET | Oklahoma City vs. Orlando Magic | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 8 p.m. ET | Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets | ESPN Unlimited |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 10 p.m. ET | Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | ESPN |
| 10:30 p.m. ET | Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
Wednesday, July 16
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 3:30 p.m. ET | Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | ESPN2 |
| 5 p.m. ET | Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 5:30 p.m. ET | Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls | ESPN2 |
| 7:30 p.m. ET | Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 8 p.m. ET | Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. ET | New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 10 p.m. ET | Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz | ESPN |
Thursday, July 17
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 4 p.m. ET | Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 4:30 p.m. ET | Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks | ESPN2 |
| 6 p.m. ET | Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 7 p.m. ET | San Antonio Spurs vs. Charlotte Hornets | ESPN |
| 8 p.m. ET | Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 9 p.m. ET | Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers | ESPN |
| 10 p.m. ET | Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors | NBA TV, ESPN Unlimited |
| 11 p.m. ET | Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers | ESPN2 |
Friday, July 18
Consolation Games (TBD)
Saturday, July 19
Consolation Games (TBD)
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 4 p.m. ET | Semifinal | ESPN |
| 6 p.m. ET | Semifinal | ESPN |
Sunday, July 20
Consolation Games (TBD)
| Game Time | Matchup | Watch Information |
| 10 p.m. ET | Championship | ESPN |
Previous 2025 Summer League Matches
Find the scores of previous Summer League games right here.
California Classic Summer League
Check out the results of earlier Summer League matches which took place at the Chase Center in San Francisco and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento from July 5-8.
| Date | Matchup & Results |
| Sat, July 5 | Miami Heat (82) vs. San Antonio Spurs (69) |
| Sat, July 5 | Golden State Warriors (89) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (84) |
| Sun, July 6 | Los Angeles Lakers (103) vs. Miami Heat (83) |
| Sun, July 6 | San Antonio Spurs (90) vs. Golden State Warriors (88) |
| Tues, July 8 | Miami Heat (93) vs. Golden State Warriors (79) |
| Tues, July 8 | Los Angeles Lakers (89) vs. San Antonio Spurs (88) |
Salt Lake City Summer League
Check out the results of earlier Summer League matches which took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City from July 5-8.
| Date | Matchup & Results |
| Sat, July 5 | Memphis Grizzlies (92) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (80) |
| Sat, July 5 | Utah Jazz (93) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (89) |
| Mon, July 7 | Oklahoma City Thunder (89) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (78) |
| Mon, July 7 | Utah Jazz (112) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (111) |
| Tues, July 8 | Memphis Grizzlies (90) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (91) |
| Tues, July 8 | Oklahoma City Thunder (82) vs. Utah Jazz (86) |
NBA Summer League Questions, Answered
Here, get the answers to the most common questions fans are asking about the NBA event.
How long does the NBA Summer League last?
The 2K26 NBA Summer League consists of three distinct tournaments: the Salt Lake City Summer League, California Classic and finally the Las Vegas Summer League. The first two tournaments took place from July 5th-8th, and the Vegas Summer League goes from July 10th-20th, culminating in the championship game on the final day of the event.
Do all NBA teams compete in the NBA Summer League?
All 30 NBA teams compete in the Las Vegas Summer League, but only a handful also played in the California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer League. Below, you’ll find the list of teams who played in the round robin tournaments. These teams were chosen by the host cities’ teams (Warriors and Jazz):
California Classic: Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs
Salt Lake City Summer: Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers
Where is the NBA Summer League 2025?
The Vegas Summer League, in which all 30 NBA teams compete in a group play/knock out tournament takes place in Las Vegas at Cox Pavilion and Thomas & Mack Center. The smaller tournaments took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and the Chase Center in San Francisco and the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Is Cooper Flagg playing in the Summer League?
Yes, forward Cooper Flagg, first round pick at the 2025 NBA Draft who was snapped up by the Dallas Mavericks, will make his NBA debut on Thursday, July 10th during the NBA Summer League.
Will Cooper Flagg and Bronny James play each other during the 2026 Summer League?
Yes, 2025 rookie Cooper Flagg will face Bronny James on the court when the Mavericks play the Lakers on the opening day of the Vegas Summer League, July 10th at 8 p.m. ET. Catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN.
Can you watch the NBA Summer League for free?
New DIRECTV customers can watch the NBA Summer League for free when they sign up for a five-day free trial of DIRECTV MySports, which includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN Unlimited. (After a 5-day free trial, service renews at then-prevailing rate (currently min. $69.99/mo. + taxes) unless you cancel online. Restrictions apply. See details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What channels are NBA Summer League games on?
Summer League games are available to watch on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, NBA TV and ESPN+.
What are the dates of the NBA Summer League?
The NBA Summer League begins on July 5th and concludes on July 20th.
How many tournaments make up the NBA Summer League?
The NBA Summer League is made up of three tournaments: two round robin tournaments with four teams each (California Classic, Salt Lake City Summer League) from July 5-8th, and the Las Vegas Summer League knockout tournament with all 30 NBA teams from July 10th-20th.
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