The NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 is set to kick off on July 10, featuring all 30 NBA teams competing in a series of exciting matchups over the course of ten days at The Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The championship game will air live on ESPN on July 20, bringing the event to a thrilling conclusion.
ESPN platforms are committed to broadcasting all 76 games throughout the Summer League, with 35 of those games being aired nationally across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU. The remaining games will be available to stream on ESPN+ and ESPN3, ensuring that fans won’t miss a minute of the action.
The first day of the league will present an exhilarating doubleheader in the evening, showcasing top NBA Draft talents including Bronny James, who will play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks and No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg at 8 p.m. ET. Following that, the San Antonio Spurs, led by No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, will take on the Philadelphia 76ers and No. 3 pick V.J. Edgecombe at 10 p.m. ET. Leading the coverage will be Mark Jones with analyst Tim Legler and sideline reports from Katie George.
Additionally, the ESPN commentary team for the Summer League includes a robust lineup of experienced play-by-play announcers and analysts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of each game. Prominent figures such as Dave Pasch, Drew Carter, and Alyssa Lang will contribute their insights throughout the event.
Furthermore, ESPN’s “NBA Today,” hosted by Malika Andrews and Christine Williamson, will broadcast live from Las Vegas on July 10 and 11, featuring discussions and analyses with notable ESPN analysts and insiders.
This year’s Summer League promises to be an exciting showcase of emerging basketball talent, providing fans a great opportunity to witness the stars of tomorrow in action.