The Miami HEAT will play as “Vice City” on Wednesday 18 November, the night before GTA 6 comes out. Rockstar Games and the HEAT call it “A Night in Vice City”: a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks at 7pm Eastern on ESPN, with a special court and a new uniform.
- Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 7pm ET (1am GMT+1 on 19 November)
- Game: Miami HEAT vs Milwaukee Bucks, Kaseya Center, Miami
- TV: ESPN nationally, Local 10 in South Florida
- Team name: the HEAT take the court as “Vice City”
- Jerseys: on sale in limited numbers on 18 November
Rockstar Games posted the reminder on X on 9 November:
A Night in Vice City.
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.https://t.co/k1rbwYUAXy pic.twitter.com/z6w7G8j6Vk
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) November 9, 2026
A Night in Vice City: what is happening
The HEAT announced the partnership with Rockstar Games on 2 October. The team says it will “transform the Kaseya Center into Vice City” with game programming and live elements on the night. The HEAT will play on a special court and wear a uniform it has never worn before.
The timing is no accident. Tip-off is at 7pm Eastern on 18 November, and GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on 19 November. In Miami, that is five hours after tip-off.
| Time zone | Tip-off |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | Wed 18 Nov, 7pm |
| Pacific (PT) | Wed 18 Nov, 4pm |
| UK (GMT) | Thu 19 Nov, midnight |
| Central Europe (CET) | Thu 19 Nov, 1am |
The Vice City HEAT jersey
The jerseys were shown on 6 November. According to ESPN, the black Swingman jersey has pink and white trim, “Vice City” across the chest, Travis Scott’s flipped Nike Swoosh, a “VI” nod to the game and Cactus Jack branding at the hem. The tag lists Rockstar Games, the HEAT and Cactus Jack.
- On sale: 18 November, in limited numbers (on-court and Swingman versions)
- Already out: a Vice City collection from the HEAT’s Court Culture line, in Miami HEAT Store locations and on MiamiHeatStore.com since 2 October
- Roof sign: a “Welcome to Vice City” sign has been lit on the Kaseya Center roof since 1 October
Part of a big GTA 6 launch week in Miami
Vice City is Rockstar’s version of Miami, so the city is at the centre of the launch. Three days after the HEAT game, Rockstar and PlayStation host GTA VI: The Festival at Mana Wynwood on 21 November, with Travis Scott, Cardi B and Justice. Check the exact GTA 6 unlock time for your region if you want to play straight after the final buzzer.
More on the game itself is in our GTA 6 overview and on Rockstar’s GTA VI site.
Vice City HEAT FAQ
When is the Vice City HEAT game?
Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 7pm Eastern, Miami HEAT vs Milwaukee Bucks at the Kaseya Center.
Where can I watch A Night in Vice City?
On ESPN in the US, and on Local 10 in South Florida.
Can I buy the Vice City HEAT jersey?
Yes, from 18 November, in limited numbers. A wider Vice City collection is already in Miami HEAT stores and on MiamiHeatStore.com.
Sources: Rockstar Games on X (9 November 2026), Miami HEAT on NBA.com (2 October 2026), ESPN (6 November 2026).
