The NBA 2K Summer League is returning to Las Vegas this summer. All 30 NBA teams will be participating in this annual event. The Summer League is a great way to check out future NBA stars and rookie NBA players.
Some of the former participants who are now popular NBA players include Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, and Russel Westbrook.
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Where Is the NBA 2K Summer League 2026 in Las Vegas?
The NBA 2K Summer League will be held again at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Campus.
When Is the 2026 Las Vegas NBA 2K Summer League?
The Las Vegas NBA 2K Summer League will kick off on Thursday, July 9, and run through Sunday, July 19. Tickets for all daily games go on sale May 11 and can be purchased through UNLV.
How To Get to the NBA 2K Summer League in Las Vegas?
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There are several options to get to the NBA 2K Summer League from the Vegas Strip. If you have a car, you could drive to UNLV. However, you do have to purchase a daily parking pass to attend the basketball games. Last year, event parking was $20 per game, but pricing for this year’s game has not yet been announced.
Your next option is to use the Las Vegas Monorail to get fairly close to the Thomas & Mack Center.
The Monorail starts operating daily at 7:00 a.m. and runs until:
- Mondays: Midnight
- Tuesdays- Thursdays: 2:00 a.m.
- Fridays- Sundays: 3:00 a.m.
Travel time between most stations is about two minutes. You also get stunning views of the Vegas Strip and popular attractions, like the High Roller, Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas, and The Sphere.
The Monorail consists of seven stations:
The closest one to the Thomas & Mack Center is the MGM Grand Station at MGM Grand. So, you will want to board any southbound train and take it to that station.
Now, you have a few different options to get you to the basketball games:
- Ride the RTC 202 Bus: There is a bus stop near the MGM Grand, and you want to take an eastbound bus. The EB bus stops are across the street from the MGM Grand on Tropicana Ave. It takes about 20 to 25 minutes to get to the UNLV Campus.
- Walking: If you need to get your daily steps in, it takes about 35 to 40 minutes to walk from the MGM Grand to the Thomas & Mack Center. Wed do not recommend this though, due to the heat.
- Taxis and ride shares: You can get a taxi or schedule a rideshare pickup at the MGM Grand for a quick five-minute trip to the UNLV Campus.
If you plan to use taxis or ride-sharing services, it will be cheaper to get them at the MGM Grand than at other resorts. Paid shuttle services from Vegas Strip resorts are also sometimes available for the NBA 2K Summer League games, but nothing has been announced yet for this year’s games.
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Sources:
NBA 2K Summer League 2026 Returns to Las Vegas on July 9-19. (2026)
Summer League Las Vegas Ticket Prices. (2026)
Thomas & Mack Center. (2026)