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A Night in Vice City: Miami Heat x GTA 6 Event Explained
What’s happening
On October 2, 2026, the Miami Heat and Rockstar Games announced A Night in Vice City. The Heat’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18, 2026, the night before GTA 6 launches, becomes a GTA VI-themed event at Kaseya Center, as reported by ESPN.
The details
| Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 PM ET |
| Opponent | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Venue | Kaseya Center, Miami |
| Broadcast | ESPN nationally, Local 10 in South Florida (reported) |
What to expect
- A themed court, reported as the Heat’s fourth different Vice-themed court.
- A Vice City alternate uniform, worn against the Bucks, with merchandise from the Heat’s Court Culture line.
- A Welcome to Vice City sign installed on the arena roof.
The Heat say they’ll share more about the night in coming weeks, in coordination with Rockstar, with updates at HEAT.com/ViceCity.
Why it fits
Vice City is Rockstar’s version of Miami, and the Heat’s home arena sits in the real city that inspired it. Our guide to how real Florida inspired Leonida covers that link in detail.
Launch-week context
The event lands the same week as the Vice City Collection box, the album and preload opening on November 12. For a full checklist, see our launch-day preparation guide.
What we don’t know
- Whether Rockstar will show new game footage at the event.
- Any in-game tie-ins.
- Ticket availability beyond the Heat’s own site.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Night in Vice City?
A Miami Heat home game on November 18, 2026 turned into a GTA VI promotion with Rockstar Games, with a themed court, uniforms and arena branding.
When is A Night in Vice City?
November 18, 2026, with tip-off at 7:00 PM Eastern, the day before GTA 6 launches on November 19.
Who are the Heat playing?
The Milwaukee Bucks, at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Where can I watch it?
It's reported to be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with Local 10 carrying it in South Florida.
Is the game available early at the event?
Nothing has been announced about early access. GTA 6 launches November 19.
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Sources
- ESPN: Heat to partner with Rockstar Games for special GTA VI promo
- KeenGamer: GTA VI and Miami Heat team up for A Night in Vice City
- SportsLogos.Net: Miami Heat GTA VI-inspired uniforms
Facts last checked Oct 13, 2026. Where something is reported rather than officially confirmed, we say so. We’ll update this article as Rockstar shares more.