It feels like the Finals just ended, but you can already watch NBA action with Summer League already in action. Starting Thursday, July 9, the main course will be served with the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring young stars for every team in the league.
Read on for all the information you need on how to watch all the hoops from Vegas, including the top selections from the stacked 2026 NBA Draft.
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2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League schedule
The 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League begins on Thursday, July 9 and runs through the championship round on Sunday, July 19. Each team will play four preliminary matchups before the consolation and championship rounds.
You can find the full schedule of every game here.
How to watch 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League
All 76 games will be split between ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and Prime Video. The schedule linked above carries the broadcast/streaming channel for each game.
What are the rosters for the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League?
Every team’s roster for Vegas is available here. Injury management can always change who plays, but most of the incoming rookies are expected to participate.
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What are the rule changes for NBA Summer League?
The league is testing out two new additions to gameplay during this Summer League.
The first is the “one free throw rule.” This rule dictates that any foul that would typically result in any number of free throws will lead to one free-throw attempt. That one attempt will be worth the total number of points of the free throws it replaces.
So, for example, if a player is fouled in the act of shooting a 3-pointer, he will go to the line and shoot one free throw. If he makes it, it will be worth three points.
The rule is designed to speed up play. It has been in use in the NBA G League since the 2019-20 season and was also implemented in this summer’s California and Salt Lake City summer leagues.
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The other change is the use of “connected basketballs” in each game. These balls have an embedded sensor that detects contact with the ball. The NBA will collect the data to “support future officiating applications, such as last-touch out-of-bounds calls.”
The league says the sensor is not noticeable, doesn’t change the feel or play of the ball and does not cause a major weight difference.
AJ Dybantsa, Wizards Summer League schedule
Dybantsa will make his Wizards debut on the first day of action in the traditional “No. 1 pick vs. No. 2 pick” opening matchup against Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. He will also get the chance to square off against top-10 picks Darius Acuff Jr., Caleb Wilson and Keaton Wagler in Washington’s preliminary games.
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Darryn Peterson, Jazz Summer League schedule
Peterson has already showed off his impressive game in Salt Lake City Summer League, dropping 28 points on the Hawks and going for 25 points and 12 assists against Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies.
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Thursday, July 9: vs. Washington Wizards, 9:00 PM ET (ESPN)
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Sunday, July 12: vs. LA Clippers, 10:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
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Monday, July 13: vs. Chicago Bulls, 10:00 PM ET (ESPN)
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HLs: Peterson’s double-double leads Jazz to win
2026 NBA Draft No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson shows off his skills against Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies with an impressive 25-point, 12-assist performance.
Cameron Boozer, Grizzlies Summer League schedule
Boozer also made his debut in Salt Lake City and combined the productivity and efficiency he rode to Naismith player of the year honors as a freshman. Boozer averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and four assists while shooting 65% from the field and 62.5% from three.
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Friday, July 10: vs. Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
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Monday, July 13: vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:00 PM ET (ESPN)
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Tuesday, July 14: vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:00 PM ET (ESPN)
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Thursday, July 16: vs. Atlanta Hawks, 8:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
Caleb Wilson, Bulls Summer League schedule
Wilson is the other of the top-four picks who is still yet to appear on the court with his new team. He will play each of the other three in Vegas.
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Friday, July 10: vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
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Monday, July 13: vs. Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM ET (ESPN)
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Tuesday, July 14: vs. Washington Wizards, 8:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
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