Spotlight Summary
NBA Summer League 2026 is an annual off-season competition featuring all 30 NBA teams, running July 9–19 at the Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus. Day 5 is part of the preliminary-round slate where top draft picks, second-year players, and roster hopefuls compete for spots ahead of the regular season. A single day-pass grants access to all games played across both arenas that day.
Watch rising stars and battle for NBA futures at the high-energy Thomas and Mack Center.
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About the Venue
Address
4505 South Maryland, Las Vegas, NV 89154
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About Thomas and Mack Center
The Thomas & Mack Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the UNLV campus, hosting various events including basketball games and NBA Summer League.
Established
1983
Scale
Maximum seating capacity of 19,522 for boxing and 18,776 for basketball. The concourse spans 42,000 sq ft. The facility has 30 VIP luxury suites and hosts more than 250 events annually.
Getting to Thomas and Mack Center
The arena is located on the UNLV campus, less than 5 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The box office is on the southwest side of the building. Guests needing special assistance may be dropped off at the main entrance. Escalators are available outside the arena and Strip View Pavilion.
At Thomas and Mack Center
The 35,000-sq-ft Strip View Pavilion, added as part of the 2016 $72.5 million modernization, is a multi-purpose facility on the west side of the building that can host meetings, private events, and fan activations. The complex also includes the adjacent Cox Pavilion, directly connected to the main arena.
Parking
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Near Strip • Best for Thomas and Mack Center
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Paid parking
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Free parking
Free window: Yes
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Nearby parking
Free parking
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