BUDX NBA HOUSE 2026 Date, Venue: Rannvijay Singha, Shanaya Kapoor & Other Celebs To Participate; What To Expec

BUDX NBA House returns to India with its second edition on May 9 and 10, turning Bharat Mandapam – Hall 6 in New Delhi into a two-day hub for basketball, music and culture, featuring a 3v3 celebrity game, global and Indian performers, interactive fan zones and appearances by NBA Legends.

The event, branded as BUDX NBA House 2026, aligns with the NBA Playoffs and is designed as an immersive viewing and entertainment experience. Tickets are available on District by Zomato, with organisers promising comfortable viewing spaces, live shows and multiple activity zones within the indoor venue.

BUDX NBA House 2026 celebrity game and NBA legends

A key attraction is the 3v3 celebrity game on Saturday, May 9, bringing together personalities from Bollywood, music, sport and pop culture. The teams will be coached by two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Isiah Thomas and four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins, who will lead “Team Thomas” and “Team Cousins”.

“Team Thomas” features actor, VJ and TV personality Rannvijay Singha; actor, producer and former Miss India Universe Simran Kaur; actor and writer Harman Singha; former India Women's National Team captain Shireen Limaye; and former 3x3 basketball player Lalrina Renthlei, bringing a blend of screen stars and seasoned hoopers.

BUDX NBA House 2026 entertainment, music and artist lineup

“Team Cousins” includes actor Shanaya Kapoor; actor and professional 3x3 player Arvind Krishna; actor, VJ and former India Men's National Team player Varun Sood; Indian-American actress, model and dancer Sonia Rathee; former 3x3 basketball player Dhruv Barman; and entrepreneur Anant Ahuja, adding more crossover between entertainment and sport.

The musical schedule mixes international and Indian acts, with global hip-hop star NAV topping the bill. The Toronto-based artist is known for atmospheric production and chart-topping albums, while fellow headliner Oppidan, a prominent name in UK garage, is recognised for a style that blends 2-step, hip-hop and soul.

Joining them are Indian performers Yashraj, a Grammy-nominated rapper known for mixing genres, and Reble, an award-winning artist from Northeast India. The lineup also lists Indo-Fijian rapper Fijiana, Norwegian trio The Bausa and Australian collective Chor Bazaar, giving the festival a global yet local flavour.

BUDX NBA House 2026 activities, playoffs link and fan engagement

Alongside the performances and celebrity game, BUDX NBA House 2026 mirrors the intensity of the NBA Playoffs on the big screens with on-court basketball activities for fans, meet-and-greets with Cousins and Thomas, chances to get photographed with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, and shows by Sacramento Kings mascot Slamson, the Kings Dancers and the Kings dunk team.

The Sacramento Kings, who played in the first NBA games in India in 2019, are involved with BUDX NBA House for a second straight year. Fans can also explore BUDX Masterclasses, which are expert-led sessions and panel discussions curated by Budweiser for emerging artists, DJs and enthusiasts, plus streetwear showcases and varied food and beverage stalls.

The first BUDX NBA House took place in Mumbai last year and drew over 6,000 attendees, with performances from Hanumankind & Friends (feat Parimal Shais and Kalmi), Bombay Mami, Stick No Bills, Baby J B2B Tye Turner, Benga and Shioriy Bradshaw. With the move to New Delhi, organisers expect fans to seek another packed weekend of sport, culture, entertainment and music.