Pop-A-Shot contest, register to vote: A fans guide for NBA Summer League

During the 2026 NBA Summer League, held at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, basketball fans encounter a wealth of on‑court action. Between games and during breaks, the eleven‑day event offers numerous activities for attendees. **Autographs** A designated autograph station located down section 101 is free for everyone. Fans can obtain a signature from one of the athletes competing in the Summer League. The schedule of which player will appear is posted on the Summer League’s Instagram page and displayed inside the arena. Programs and pens are available for purchase to accompany the autographs. **NBA Paint Center** Situated just beside the main entrance of the Thomas & Mack, the NBA Paint Center lets fans customize their own Summer League hoodie. Participants may buy a blank hoodie featuring a large central graphic—choose from an NBA team logo, the Summer League logo, or Las Vegas‑themed designs—and then add smaller patches across the garment. **Pop‑A‑Shot Contest** The popular arcade game has been transformed into a competitive tournament for fans seated in sections 105‑107. Attendees can register for a daily pop‑a‑shot challenge costing $5; the player with the highest score claims half of that day’s proceeds. The leading scorer each day, up through Sunday, earns a berth in the 64‑person Pop‑A‑Palooza tournament. On Saturday, July 18, the top 64 contestants will compete at the Palms for a prize pool of $11,000. **Register to Vote** With the midterm elections underway, the NBA and the NBA Players Association have set up two voter‑registration booths on the Thomas & Mack concourse. Fans can register to vote, learn how to become a poll worker, and review the measures appearing on their local ballots. **Photo Opportunities** The arena provides ample backdrops for social‑media snapshots. Two free photo booths on the concourse allow visitors to pose with the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy. The NBA Summer League trophy—awarded to the winner of the four‑team tournament that concludes the competition—is on display for photos. Additionally, the Thomas & Mack features a smaller “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, along with various paintings and pictures that serve as photo spots. **Podcast Stage** Las Vegas hosts the full NBA media contingent during the Summer League. A stage on the arena concourse invites fans to watch live recordings of their favorite NBA podcasts and shows, with new episodes produced daily. **Shoe Shining** Fans in need of a shoe shine can visit the complimentary station operated by skincare brand CeraVe. The service polishes shoes and also distributes free skincare samples. **Sneaker Painting** At the Majorwave Lab, sneaker artists demonstrate the customization process, applying paint and stitching to create one‑of‑a‑kind designs on site. **Games and Prizes** Throughout the concourse, lines form for a variety of prize‑based games. Options include plinko, a spin‑the‑wheel game, and arcade selections such as a car‑racing challenge, all available to play at no cost.