NBA Games by City
The NBA season features games played in cities across the United States.
Each NBA franchise hosts its home games in a single arena located in a major metropolitan area, giving basketball fans the opportunity to attend NBA games in many cities around the country. There are 30 NBA teams competing in arenas located across the United States and Canada. Teams play games in their home markets throughout the regular season and the NBA playoffs. The cities where NBA teams play and their home arenas are listed below.
Cities Hosting NBA Games
Cities Where NBA Teams Play Home Games
| # | Cities | NBA Teams | NBA Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Hawks | NBA Games in Atlanta |
| 2 | Boston, MA | Boston Celtics | NBA Games in Boston |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Hornets | NBA Games in Charlotte |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Bulls | NBA Games in Chicago |
| 5 | Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA Games in Cleveland |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | Dallas Mavericks | NBA Games in Dallas |
| 7 | Denver, CO | Denver Nuggets | NBA Games in Denver |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | Detroit Pistons | NBA Games in Detroit |
| 9 | Houston, TX | Houston Rockets | NBA Games in Houston |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana Pacers | NBA Games in Indianapolis |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers | NBA Games in Los Angeles |
| 12 | Memphis, TN | Memphis Grizzlies | NBA Games in Memphis |
| 13 | Miami, FL | Miami Heat | NBA Games in Miami |
| 14 | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee Bucks | NBA Games in Milwaukee |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA Games in Minneapolis |
| 16 | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Pelicans | NBA Games in New Orleans |
| 17 | New York, NY | New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets | NBA Games in New York |
| 18 | Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA Games in Oklahoma City |
| 19 | Orlando, FL | Orlando Magic | NBA Games in Orlando |
| 20 | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA Games in Philadelphia |
| 21 | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix Suns | NBA Games in Phoenix |
| 22 | Portland, OR | Portland Trail Blazers | NBA Games in Portland |
| 23 | Sacramento, CA | Sacramento Kings | NBA Games in Sacramento |
| 24 | Salt Lake City, UT | Utah Jazz | NBA Games in Salt Lake City |
| 25 | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio Spurs | NBA Games in San Antonio |
| 26 | San Francisco, CA | Golden State Warriors | NBA Games in San Francisco |
| 27 | Washington, DC | Washington Wizards | NBA Games in Washington DC |
NBA teams play their home games in major metropolitan cities across the United States. These cities host NBA arenas where regular-season and playoff games take place throughout the basketball season.
About NBA Cities and Arenas
Leagues throughout North America host sporting events in arenas across many U.S. states. NBA teams play home games in their home state and travel to other states to play opponents.
NBA basketball can be seen live in cities all across the United States. Fans can watch NBA games in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, New York, and many other cities. Each NBA season, players compete in games from the preseason through the playoffs. NBA arenas are large facilities built to host professional basketball games and other major live events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cities have NBA teams?
The NBA has 30 teams located in 28 metropolitan markets across the United States and Canada.
Which city has the most NBA teams?
Los Angeles currently has two NBA teams — the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Which states have the most NBA teams?
California has the most NBA teams with four franchises: Warriors, Lakers, Clippers, and the Kings.
Are NBA teams located outside the United States?
Yes. The Toronto Raptors play in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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