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NBA House Macao returns to The Venetian Macao from October 7 to 11, pairing NBA legends, live entertainment and interactive attractions with two Dallas Mavericks-Houston Rockets preseason games.
Five Days of NBA Action at Cotai Expo
The free-entry NBA House Macao will take over Halls A and B at Cotai Expo as part of the NBA China Games 2026 festivities.
The event runs alongside preseason meetings between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on October 9 and October 11. General admission to NBA House does not require advance registration, although some performances will have separate sign-up requirements.
Visitors can expect basketball challenges, merchandise, food, entertainment and promotions from NBA commercial partners.
NBA Legends Head to Macao
A sizeable group of former NBA players is scheduled to appear during the five-day program.
Ray Allen, Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer and Jeremy Lin are among the best-known names on the guest list. Stephon Marbury, Shawn Marion, Cuttino Mobley, Mitch Richmond, Luis Scola and P.J. Tucker are also expected to attend, alongside Chinese basketball player Ding Yanyuhang.
Fans will also be able to pose for photos with official NBA trophies and attend viewing parties surrounding the Mavericks-Rockets games.
One of the more hands-on attractions will be a digital shooting experience built around an LED basketball court. NBA partners including Alibaba Cloud, Alipay+, Amap, Amazon Web Services and Ant Bank Macao will operate their own activities across the venue.
Merchandise and Texas Flavors Join the Lineup
NBA House will include an official merchandise village selling league products, collectibles and lifestyle apparel. A customization area will give fans another excuse to leave with something carrying an NBA logo.
Food is also getting plenty of floor space. More than 1,500 square metres will be dedicated to dining, mixing Macao options with Texas-inspired dishes.
That Texas connection is no accident. Both the Mavericks and Rockets call the state home.
For The Venetian, the setup gives visitors another reason to spend time inside the resort beyond the casino floor and the two headline basketball games.
Music Adds Another Crowd Pull
Basketball will share the stage with several music acts during the week.
South Korean girl group KiiiKiii and Filipino group SB19 are among the performers tied to the program. EVAN, also known as HEESEUNG, and Hong Kong singer and MIRROR member Keung To are also scheduled to take part.
The mix turns NBA House into more than a sports promotion, giving The Venetian a broader entertainment event capable of drawing visitors who may not be interested in four quarters of preseason basketball.
NBA Fan Day Gets Its Own Ticketed Event
NBA Fan Day will be held at The Venetian Arena on Saturday, October 10, starting at 3:30 p.m.
Keung To and EVAN are scheduled to perform, while rapper and actor MC Jin will host. Players from the Mavericks and Rockets will also appear alongside team mascots and entertainment crews.
The program includes a skills challenge, three-point contest, shooting stars competition and a slam dunk exhibition featuring professional dunkers.
Unlike NBA House, Fan Day requires a paid ticket. Prices range from MOP/HKD 488 for C Reserve seats to MOP/HKD 4,988 for VVIP Floor admission.
Mavericks and Rockets Take Center Stage
The two NBA China Games remain the main attraction.
Dallas is set to bring a roster featuring Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and 2026 No. 9 draft pick Morez Johnson Jr. Houston’s lineup includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
The teams meet first on Friday, October 9 before returning for the second preseason game on Sunday, October 11.
NBA House will remain open throughout the surrounding period, effectively stretching the China Games from a pair of basketball fixtures into a five-day resort entertainment event.
For Macao visitors, that means considerably more to do between games. For The Venetian, it is another example of how the city’s casino resorts are filling their calendars with sports, concerts and fan attractions designed to keep foot traffic moving well beyond the gaming tables.
