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: April 16, 2026.
| # | City | Arena | Next NBA Game | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena - GA | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 Apr23,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 2 | Boston, MA | TD Garden | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Boston Celtics vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr19,20261:00 PM | View Games |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons - Home Game 2, Series Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) Apr222026TBD | View Games |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr18,20261:00 PM | View Games |
| 5 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena | NBA Western Conference First Round: Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr18,20261:30 PM | View Games |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Detroit Pistons vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr19,20266:30 PM | View Games |
| 7 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center - TX | NBA Western Conference First Round: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD) Apr182026TBD | View Games |
| 8 | Inglewood, CA | Intuit Dome | NBA Western Conference First Round: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) Apr252026TBD | View Games |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | Crypto.com Arena | NBA Western Conference First Round: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr18,20265:30 PM | View Games |
| 10 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Miami Heat vs. TBD - Home Game 3, Series Game 6 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) Apr262026TBD | View Games |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center | NBA Western Conference First Round: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 Apr23,20268:30 PM | View Games |
| 12 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr18,20266:00 PM | View Games |
| 13 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center | NBA Western Conference First Round: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr19,20262:30 PM | View Games |
| 14 | Orlando, FL | Kia Center | NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament: Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets - Game 1 (If Necessary) Apr17,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 15 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Philadelphia 76ers vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) Apr242026TBD | View Games |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | Mortgage Matchup Center | NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament: Phoenix Suns vs. TBD - Game 2 (If Necessary) Apr17,20267:00 PM | View Games |
| 17 | Portland, OR | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter | NBA Western Conference First Round: Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 Apr24,20267:30 PM | View Games |
| 18 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center | NBA Western Conference First Round: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 Apr19,20268:00 PM | View Games |
| 19 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center | NBA Western Conference First Round: Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) Apr182026TBD | View Games |
| 20 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena | NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 Apr232026TBD | View Games |
| 21 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center | NBA Preseason: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Oct06,20267:00 PM | View Games |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
The NBA currently operates in 29 cities across the United States and Canada, with Los Angeles hosting two teams.
Los Angeles has two NBA teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Most NBA teams play in different cities, but a few cities may host multiple teams that share the same arena.
Each city page lists upcoming NBA games, team schedules, and the home arena where games are played.