The Miami HEAT become Vice City on ESPN on 18 November, the eve of GTA 6

The night before GTA 6 comes out, an NBA team turns into Vice City on national TV. Rockstar announced it on X on 9 November at 20:59 GMT: “On the eve of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, tune in to the NBA on ESPN Wednesday, November 18 at 7PM Eastern to see the HEAT trade Miami for Vice City when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.”

What happens in the arena

The Miami HEAT’s own page, which Rockstar’s post links to, calls it A Night In Vice City, at Kaseya Center, on 18 November at 7:00 PM EST. The HEAT play on “special hardwood built for Vice City”, for one night only. Burger Shot runs concessions in sections 105, 120, 308 and 324, and Cluckin’ Bell in section 325. The team wears a Nike X Cactus Jack “Vice City” uniform, which goes on sale on 18 November at the game. Vice City apparel from the HEAT’s Court Culture line is already in the Miami HEAT Store, in person and online.

When to tune in

7 p.m. ET on 18 November (4 p.m. PT, 00:00 London on 19 November, 01:00 Amsterdam on 19 November). The HEAT’s own game page lists it as Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST against the Bucks at Kaseya Center, with ESPN as the broadcast. For players in Miami the timing is neat: PlayStation Support puts the PS5 unlock at midnight local time on 19 November, five hours after tip-off. Our unlock time page has the moment for your region, and the release date page has the full launch week.