NBA Cities
Complete guide to NBA cities across the United States and Canada.
Explore all cities that host NBA teams, including home arenas, basketball venues, and upcoming NBA games. The National Basketball Association currently has 30 teams located in major metropolitan areas across North America. Each NBA city hosts home games at a designated arena and serves as a hub for professional basketball, major sporting events, concerts, and large entertainment productions. This guide lists every NBA city along with its team, home arena, and upcoming NBA games.
NBA cities play a central role in the league schedule, hosting games throughout the regular season and the NBA playoffs. Fans can explore where teams play, which arenas host games, and how NBA matchups are distributed across cities in the United States and Canada.
Last updated: October 30, 2026.
NBA Cities Directory
| # | City | Arena | Next NBA Game | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena - GA | NBA Cup: Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards Nov06,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 2 | Austin, TX | Moody Center ATX | San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Feb26,20277:30 PM | View Games |
| 3 | Boston, MA | TD Garden | NBA Cup: Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Oct30,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 4 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center | NBA Cup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons Oct30,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 5 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center | Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Oct31,20266:00 PM | View Games |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | United Center | Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Nov08,20262:30 PM | View Games |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena | Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Nov02,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center | NBA Cup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Oct30,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 9 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena | Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Nov02,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers Nov04,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 11 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center - TX | Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oct31,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets Nov01,20265:00 PM | View Games |
| 13 | Inglewood, CA | Intuit Dome | Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors Nov02,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 14 | Los Angeles, CA | Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Nov01,20266:00 PM | View Games |
| 15 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum | Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Oct31,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 16 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center | NBA Cup: Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Oct30,20268:00 PM | View Games |
| 17 | Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum | Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Oct31,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center | NBA Cup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers Oct30,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 19 | New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center | New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks Oct31,20266:00 PM | View Games |
| 20 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden | New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets Nov02,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 21 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center | Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Nov04,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 22 | Orlando, FL | Kia Center | Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Nov01,20263:30 PM | View Games |
| 23 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena | NBA Cup: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Oct30,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 24 | Phoenix, AZ | Mortgage Matchup Center | NBA Cup: Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Oct30,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 25 | Portland, OR | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter | Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Nov07,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 26 | Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center | Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers Nov04,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 27 | Salt Lake City, UT | Delta Center | Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers Oct31,20261:00 PM | View Games |
| 28 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Oct31,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 29 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center | NBA Cup: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Oct30,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 30 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena | NBA Cup: Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets Oct30,20267:00 PM | View Games |
NBA Cities and Their Teams
The NBA operates in major cities across the United States and Canada, with each city hosting a professional basketball team and a dedicated home arena. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Toronto are among the largest basketball markets in North America.
NBA teams play their home games in arenas located within these cities, hosting regular-season matchups, playoff games, and major sporting events throughout the year.
How Many NBA Cities Are There?
The NBA currently has 30 teams located in 29 metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada. Most cities host a single NBA franchise, while Los Angeles is home to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Each NBA city features a designated home arena where teams host regular-season games and playoff matchups.
Largest NBA Cities by Basketball Market
Some of the largest NBA cities include Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Toronto, and Philadelphia. These metropolitan areas host some of the most historic franchises and arenas in professional basketball.
Many of these cities are major sports hubs that host multiple professional teams, large-scale sporting events, and international competitions.
NBA Teams by City
The NBA includes 30 teams located in major cities across the United States and Canada. Each team represents its city and plays home games at a designated arena during the regular season and playoffs.
- Atlanta Hawks — Atlanta (State Farm Arena)
- Boston Celtics — Boston (TD Garden)
- Brooklyn Nets — Brooklyn (Barclays Center)
- Charlotte Hornets — Charlotte (Spectrum Center)
- Chicago Bulls — Chicago (United Center)
- Cleveland Cavaliers — Cleveland (Rocket Arena)
- Dallas Mavericks — Dallas (American Airlines Center)
- Denver Nuggets — Denver (Ball Arena)
- Detroit Pistons — Detroit (Little Caesars Arena)
- Golden State Warriors — San Francisco (Chase Center)
- Houston Rockets — Houston (Toyota Center)
- Indiana Pacers — Indianapolis (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
- Los Angeles Clippers — Los Angeles (Intuit Dome)
- Los Angeles Lakers — Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena)
- Memphis Grizzlies — Memphis (FedExForum)
- Miami Heat — Miami (Kaseya Center)
- Milwaukee Bucks — Milwaukee (Fiserv Forum)
- Minnesota Timberwolves — Minneapolis (Target Center)
- New Orleans Pelicans — New Orleans (Smoothie King Center)
- New York Knicks — New York (Madison Square Garden)
- Oklahoma City Thunder — Oklahoma City (Paycom Center)
- Orlando Magic — Orlando (Kia Center)
- Philadelphia 76ers — Philadelphia (Wells Fargo Center)
- Phoenix Suns — Phoenix (Footprint Center)
- Portland Trail Blazers — Portland (Moda Center)
- Sacramento Kings — Sacramento (Golden 1 Center)
- San Antonio Spurs — San Antonio (Frost Bank Center)
- Toronto Raptors — Toronto (Scotiabank Arena)
- Utah Jazz — Salt Lake City (Delta Center)
- Washington Wizards — Washington, DC (Capital One Arena)
Explore More NBA Tickets
Explore more NBA ticket options, schedules, teams, arenas, and cities across the league. Browse additional pages to view upcoming games, team coverage, and basketball events in major cities throughout the United States and Canada. NBA League Navigation:
- NBA Hub - a central hub for NBA schedules, teams, arenas, cities, and postseason coverage across the league.
- NBA Tickets and VIP Packages — Browse upcoming NBA games and ticket availability across the league.
- NBA Schedule — View the full NBA season schedule, including upcoming games and matchups.
- NBA Teams — Explore all NBA teams, home arenas, and upcoming games.
- NBA Arenas — Browse arenas hosting NBA games across the United States and Canada.
- NBA Playoff Tickets — Browse ticket availability for NBA Playoff games and postseason matchups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cities have NBA teams?
The NBA currently operates in 29 cities across the United States and Canada, with Los Angeles hosting two teams.
Which city has the most NBA teams?
Los Angeles has two NBA teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Do all NBA teams play in different cities?
Most NBA teams play in different cities, but a few cities may host multiple teams that share the same arena.
Where can I find NBA games in my city?
Each city page lists upcoming NBA games, team schedules, and the home arena where games are played.