Macao – October 05, 2026 -- The NBA China Games 2026 lands in Macao Oct. 7-11, with Sands China and the NBA staging two preseason matchups between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.
Two preseason games pit Mavericks against Rockets
Game one tips off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, followed by a second game at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. The Mavericks roster includes 2016 champion Kyrie Irving, 2025-26 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, and 2026 No. 9 draft pick Morez Johnson Jr. The Rockets counter with two-time champion Kevin Durant, All-Star Alperen Sengun, and All-Defensive First Team guard Amen Thompson. South Korean group KiiiKiii performs at halftime.
NBA Fan Day gathers Asian stars on Oct. 10
At 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, The Venetian Arena hosts NBA Fan Day featuring K-pop artist EVAN (HEESEUNG), Hong Kong singer-actor Keung To, and host MC Jin. Fans can watch a skills challenge, three-point contest, shooting stars challenge and a slam dunk show with professional dunkers alongside Mavericks and Rockets players.
NBA HOUSE opens free to the public for five days
Halls A and B of Cotai Expo at The Venetian Macao host NBA HOUSE from Oct. 7-11, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, free of charge. Nearly 30 global brand partners join the event, which includes themed zones for both teams, an AWS-powered interactive shooting experience, and a Merchandise Village with the NBA Store and NBA Atelier. A themed food area spanning more than 1,500 square metres blends local dishes with Texas cuisine. NBA legends Ray Allen, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Jeremy Lin, Stephon Marbury, Shawn Marion, Cuttino Mobley, Mitch Richmond, Luis Scola and P.J. Tucker, plus Chinese star Ding Yanyuhang, will meet fans on-site. Performers KiiiKiii, SB19, EVAN and Keung To are also scheduled to appear.
Community week pairs NBA Cares with Sands Cares outreach
Running alongside the games, the "NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week" takes place across Macao from Oct. 7-11, organized around five themed days: Youth Day, Tip-off, School Day, Health and Wellness Day, and a Community Basketball Carnival. NBA legends and current players visit local schools and neighborhoods as part of the outreach, which Sands China frames as part of its broader commitment to the Sands Cares program.