NBA pauses for Election Day, urging Americans to vote and make their voices heard – NBA.com

The league will resume play on Nov. 4 after pausing for Tuesday's Election Day.
Ben Lambert, for NBA.com

The NBA will not play on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 3, instead urging Americans to get out, vote and ensure their voices are heard in our democracy.
All 30 teams hit the court on Monday as part of the league’s 2026 NBA Get In The Game. VOTE. campaign, offering a full slate for fans as the NBA partnered with broadcasters and players to spread awareness of the upcoming midterm elections and the importance of civic participation. To further promote the message, players wore VOTE shirts during pregame.
Launched in 2022 in partnership with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the campaign builds on the league’s longstanding commitment to civic engagement.
Thunder guard Jared McCain wears the ‘VOTE’ pregame shirt, which was designed to resemble a handwritten task on a to-do list.
More than 50 million Gen Z voters are eligible to vote in this election. The same generation shaping culture every day has the power to shape the decisions that impact communities and the future, but only if they participate at the ballot box. Building awareness and inspiring civic engagement among those young voters is at the heart of this year’s campaign.
“Making your voice heard through your vote is empowering,” said James Cadogan, executive director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition. “We’re excited to engage fans across the country and inspire voters of all ages, demographics, and perspectives to come together and help shape our future.”
“Our players understand that their impact extends far beyond the game,” said Erika Swilley, executive director of the NBPA Foundation. “Civic engagement is one of the many ways they lead in their communities and use their platforms to create meaningful change. The ‘Get in the Game. VOTE.’ campaign is an opportunity to encourage voter participation and remind people that their voices matter. We’re proud to work alongside our partners to help engage and empower voters across the country.”
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain created a public service announcement and behind-the-scenes video for the campaign, lending his skills as a TikTok creator to the annual initiative, which also featured a video from Doc Rivers.
Your vote matters. 🗳️ Just ask Jared McCain and his roommates.
Don’t sit this one out—find your polling site at https://t.co/z9v80qYQeb pic.twitter.com/ZfnPlZA4oH
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2026

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, forward Duncan Robinson and forward Taurean Prince of the Detroit Pistons also came together for a “Teammate Talk” video, discussing the importance of making an impact in their respective communities and their rationale for voting, as part of campaigns from all 30 NBA teams.
Other partners in the 2026 NBA Get In The Game. VOTE. campaign include Vet The Vote, which calls on military veterans and families to serve as poll workers, helping ensure the functioning of our democracy; the democracy initiative When We All Vote, Civic Nation and Power The Polls.
Officials from these organizations lent their voices to this collective call to action ahead of Tuesday’s Election Day.
Those interested can also find trusted, non-partisan voting information at nba.com/elections.
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