Thomas & Mack Center and the NBA Summer League

The Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus hosts the annual NBA Summer League, which brings dozens of NBA teams, prospects, and thousands of fans to Las Vegas each July. The event is a recurring fixture in the city’s summer calendar and is documented in league schedules and local event coverage. Residents and sports commentators commonly make lighthearted jokes about Las Vegas becoming a temporary basketball capital during Summer League and the influx of visitors and related nightlife. The arena also hosts concerts, NCAA events, and other major indoor sporting events.