The Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets are set to play two pre-season games at The NBA China Games 2026 this Friday and Sunday at The Venetian Arena in Cotai, with a variety of concurrent events presented by Sands China and the National Basketball Association (NBA) ranging from the expanded NBA HOUSE to Saturday’s star-studded NBA Fan Day.
The free-admission NBA HOUSE opens from today through Sunday at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo Halls A and B from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. According to a Sands China statement on Monday, this year’s NBA HOUSE features nearly 30 global brand partners and exhibitors while highlighting everything from basketball and interactive technology to a newly upgraded “Merchandise Village” and an over 1,500 square metre F&B area. Interactive experiences and exhibition zones including team-themed areas are also showcased.
NBA HOUSE will also feature fan interaction opportunities with headlining NBA legends*, while two viewing parties will also be held at the event. Moreover, there will be performances from South Korean Girl Group “KiiiKiii” and Filipino boyband SB19, while EVAN and MIRROR member Keung To (姜濤) from Hong Kong will make special appearances, the statement said.
Meanwhile, Sands China’s Sands Cares programme and NBA Cares are co-organising the “NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026” from today through Sunday with five-themed activities: “Youth Day”, “Tip-off”, “School Day”, “Health and Wellness Day”, and the “Community Basketball Carnival”, taking NBA Legends and current players to visit local communities.
“By bringing a world-class basketball event into the local community, the Impact Week aims to inspire positive youth development, foster social inclusion and promote greater awareness of physical and mental well-being”, the statement said.
The NBA Fan Day this Saturday is another highlight, taking place at 3:30 p.m. at the 14,000-seat arena at The Venetian Macao. It will feature performances from artistes across Asia including South Korean K-pop star EVAN (aka HEESEUNG), and Keung To, hosted by rapper-actor MC Jin, according to the statement.
The event will also feature fan engagement activities with both teams, while other highlights include a skills challenge, three-point contest, shooting stars challenge, and a slam dunk show featuring professional dunkers, the statement said.
Mavericks, Rockets go head-to-head this Friday, Sunday
The Mavericks and The Rockets will face-off on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
Dallas’s roster features 2016 NBA Champion and nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, 2025–26 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, and 2026 No. 9 pick Morez Johnson Jr., while Houston features two-time NBA champion and 16-time All-Star Kevin Durant, two-time NBA All-Star Alperen Sengun, and 2024–25 All-Defensive First Team selection Amen Thompson, the statement said.
One can find more details, along with registration for selected performances, on www.NBAChinaGames.com.
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This photo provided by Sands China on Monday promotes The NBA China Games 2026 at The Venetian Macao in Cotai.
