NBA and Budweiser return with the second edition of BUDX NBA House to India this year on May 9 and 10 – turning up the heat in New Delhi this time with a thrilling 3v3 celebrity game, an assortment of global and Indian artists set to take the stage and get crowds swaying to their beats, along with exciting workshops, on-court basketball activities, meet-and-greets with NBA Legends, among many other activities.
Last year the inaugural edition of the BUDX NBA House took place in Mumbai with over 6000 attendees, with names like Hanumankind & Friends (feat Parimal Shais and Kalmi), Bombay Mami, Stick No Bills, Baby J B2B Tye Turner, Benga, and Shioriy Bradshaw.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the second edition looking forward to a weekend full of sports, culture, entertainment, music and more.
BUDX NBA House 2026: An amalgamation of entertainment, music and culture
Embrace yourself for the iconic 3v3 celebrity game on Saturday, May 9 featuring stars from Bollywood, music, sports and pop culture who will be coached by two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Isiah Thomas and four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins – as part of ‘Team Thomas’ and ‘Team Cousins’
Representing Team Thomas will be actor, VJ and TV personality Rannvijay Singha;actor, producer and former Miss India Universe Simran Kaur; actor and writer Harman Singha;former India Women’s National Team captain Shireen Limaye; and former 3×3 basketball player Lalrina Renthlei.
Whereas Team Cousins will feature actor Shanaya Kapoor;actor and professional 3×3 player Arvind Krishna; actor, VJ and former India Men’s National Team player Varun Sood;Indian-American actress, model and dancer Sonia Rathee; former 3×3 basketball player Dhruv Barman; and entrepreneur Anant Ahuja.
This year’s musical performances include a mix of global and Indian artists, with global hip-hop superstar NAV – a Toronto-native celebrated for his atmospheric beats and chart-topping albums – and Oppidan, one of the fastest-rising names in UK garage known for a distinctive production style that blends 2-step, hip-hop and soul, headlining the musicals acts.
NAV and Oppidan will be joined by local Indian artists Yashraj – a genre-blending Grammy-nominated rapper – and Reble, an award-winning phenom from Northeast India. Other performing artists will include chart-topping Indo-Fijian rapper Fijiana, Norwegian trio The Bausa, and Australian collective Chor Bazaar.
BUDX NBA House 2026: Bringing NBA to life in conjunction with the Playoffs
While the NBA Playoffs enthrall fans on the screen, BUDX NBA House brings the NBA’s excitement to life withon-court basketball activities, meet-and-greets with Cousins and Thomas, photo opportunities with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, performances bySacramento Kings mascot Slamson, the Kings Dancers and the Kings dunk team.After The Kings played in the first NBA games in India in 2019 , they are participating in BUDX NBA House for the second consecutive year.
Additionally, BUDX Masterclasses – expert-led workshops and panel discussions curated by Budweiser to educate and engage emerging artists, DJs and fans –, streetwear showcases, an array of food and beverage experiences, will ensure that there is something for every attendee.
BUDX NBA House 2026: Dates , Ticket Details and Venue
BUDX NBA House 2026 will take place on May 9 and 10, marking a return to India – this time to the capital city. Tickets are on sale on District by Zomato. With Bharat Mandapam – Hall 6 hosting this high-octane event, fans get to enjoy live performances comfortably while soaking in the energetic experience that BUDX NBA House aims to deliver.
