How to Attend an NBA Summer League Game

Attending an NBA summer league game is a great way for basketball fans to get a close view of NBA athletes and players trying to make the league. In addition, attending NBA summer league games can be cheaper than attending regular season games. By following a few steps, you can learn how to attend an NBA summer league game.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Game tickets
• Airline tickets
• Hotel reservation
• Camera

1. Decide which venue you want to attend. There are annual summer league games played in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, and other cities around the United States. Pick the venue that makes the most sense for you. If you are looking to save money, check the prices of airline tickets to each city.
2. Check the summer league schedule located on the official site of the NBA. The games typically take place in July. Once you have examined the schedule, decide which games you want to attend. Each summer league lasts from a week to three weeks; you can opt to watch a whole summer league or just a few games.
3. Make airline and hotel arrangements. If you are attending multiple games, pick a hotel close to the arena in which the games are to be played.
4. Purchase tickets, which are usually available per game or per day. Summer league games are held in venues smaller than the typical NBA arena, so you will see the action up close. If you buy the per day tickets, you can watch all the games played on that day. Some venues also offer all-inclusive tickets to watch every summer league game.
5. Buy a program at the games. In the NBA summer leagues, there will be players that you aren't familiar with. By purchasing a program, you will receive a short biography on each player.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a camera to get photographs of the players.
• Arrive early and get autographs of the players.