Miami Heat Vice City Night: GTA 6 Event Guide
Miami Heat Vice City Night is November 18, 2026: the Heat host the Milwaukee Bucks at Kaseya Center as "Vice City" in an official partnership with Rockstar Games. It happens one night before GTA 6 launches on November 19. Here is everything confirmed about the game, the theme, the tickets, and the merch.
- What: Heat vs Bucks, branded "A Night in Vice City"
- When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Kaseya Center, Miami; national TV on ESPN
- Why: official Rockstar Games partnership, one night before the GTA 6 release date
What is Miami Heat Vice City Night?
The Heat announced the event on October 2, 2026 as a historic partnership with Rockstar Games. For one night only, the team plays under the Vice City name with a themed court, new uniforms, and special in-arena programming. It is the biggest real-world GTA 6 crossover confirmed so far.
The buildup started a day earlier. On October 1, a neon "Welcome to Vice City" sign lit up on the arena rooftop, and the city around it is joining in. Miami Beach voted to put "VI" branding on beach chairs and umbrellas from October 15 through December 31.
When and where is the game?
| Date | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Milwaukee Bucks vs. Vice City (Miami Heat) |
| Tip-off | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida |
| TV | ESPN (national), WPLG Local 10 (South Florida) |
| Radio | 104.3 WQAM |
| Announced | October 2, 2026 |
Ticketmaster lists the game under the title "Milwaukee vs. Vice City", which tells you how fully the Heat are committing to the theme. If you cannot be in the building, ESPN has the national broadcast.
What will the Vice City theme include?
Special hardwood court
A one-night-only Vice City court design takes over Kaseya Center. The Heat have only released stylized promo art so far, so the real design is still under wraps.
New uniforms
The team will wear a never previously worn uniform, shown only as a "Classified Jersey" silhouette. Fans can sign up for the "Uniform Drop" to see it first. These are not the old pink and blue Vice jerseys.
In-arena activations
Expect unique game programming and live Vice City elements all night. Related in-arena activities begin on Opening Night (October 21 vs the Timberwolves), with a full activation guide coming at the official Heat Vice City page.
Merch collection
The 14-piece Court Culture Vice City Collection went on sale October 2 at Miami Heat Stores and MiamiHeatStore.com. Tees and crops run $45 to $55, hoodies are $100, and some items are already selling out.
What merch is available and what does it cost?
The 14-piece Court Culture Vice City Collection launched October 2 at Miami Heat Stores and online at MiamiHeatStore.com. Confirmed prices from the live store:
- Tees and crop tops: $45 to $55
- Hoodie: $100
- Duvin crewneck (collab piece): $110
- New Era caps: $48 to $50 (4 Duvin collab pieces in the drop)
Some items are reportedly selling out already, so if you want something for game night, do not wait. Note this is separate from Rockstar's own $399.99 Vice City Collection Collector's Box.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are on sale now through HEAT.com/Tickets, which routes to Ticketmaster. Reported face values run roughly $70 to $500, with resale listings starting near $57 on SeatGeek. Prices are already elevated compared to the November 16 game against the Rockets, so the Vice City theme is clearly driving demand.
No special Vice City ticket packages have been announced. If you are buying resale, double check the listing says the November 18 Bucks game before you pay.
Is Giannis really playing against his old team?
Multiple outlets including USA Today, Yahoo Sports, and Hot Hot Hoops report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is now on the Heat after a summer blockbuster trade that reportedly sent Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis to Milwaukee. If that holds, November 18 would be his first game against the team that drafted him. Treat this as reported until it is confirmed by official team transactions.
The storyline writes itself either way. At Media Day, Steven Adams joked that players will be playing GTA VI instead of studying film, which sums up the week in Miami pretty well.
How is Miami turning into Vice City?
The game is only the centerpiece. The neon "Welcome to Vice City" rooftop sign lit up October 1 under a roughly $975K deal with Miami-Dade, which owns the arena. Miami Beach commissioners voted 4-3 to brand beach chairs and umbrellas with "VI" from October 15 through December 31. Proposals to rebrand the airport and trains have not been approved.
Rockstar itself has not posted about the partnership on its own Newswire, and the deal value is undisclosed. Still, an official Heat x Rockstar night one day before launch is the clearest sign yet that GTA 6 launch week will take over Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is A Night in Vice City?
Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The Miami Heat host the Milwaukee Bucks at Kaseya Center with tip-off at 7:00 PM ET, one night before GTA 6 launches.
What channel is the Heat Vice City game on?
ESPN carries it nationally, WPLG Local 10 covers South Florida, and 104.3 WQAM has the radio call.
Will the Heat wear Vice City jerseys?
Yes, but they are brand new. The team will wear a never previously worn uniform shown only as a "Classified Jersey" silhouette, not the old pink and blue Vice jerseys. Sign up for the "Uniform Drop" for the reveal.
How much are tickets for the Vice City game?
Reported face values run roughly $70 to $500 via HEAT.com/Tickets and Ticketmaster, with resale from around $57. Prices are already higher than surrounding games.
Is Rockstar Games involved in the event?
Yes. The Heat announced it as an official partnership with Rockstar Games on October 2, 2026, though Rockstar has not posted about it on its own Newswire and the deal value is undisclosed.
Going to Miami Heat Vice City Night or watching from home? Check our GTA 6 pre-load and release times guide so you are ready the second the clock hits launch night.
