Miami Heat’s Vice City Night
Short answer: The Miami Heat and Rockstar Games will host “A Night in Vice City” on 18 November 2026, the night before GTA 6 launches. The Heat play the Milwaukee Bucks at the Kaseya Center at 7 p.m. ET, live on ESPN, with a custom court and Vice City Edition uniforms. Tickets are on sale now.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 5 min read
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The Miami Heat are teaming up with Rockstar Games for a GTA 6 themed home game called “A Night in Vice City”. For one night, the Heat “trade Miami for Vice City”, the team’s promo video says.
- Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026, one day before GTA 6 launches on 19 November.
- Game: Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks at the Kaseya Center.
- Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET.
- TV: nationally on ESPN, locally on Local 10.
Is this real? Yes, confirmed by an official source
Who said it: Miami Heat and Rockstar Games (team announcement), reported by ESPN and Axios. Sources: ESPN, Axios, GTA BOOM. Our view: This is an official team event with Rockstar. Ticket prices change with demand; buy only from the Heat or official sellers. Checked: 29 Oct 2026.
What fans will see
- A never-before-seen custom court.
- The new Vice City Edition uniforms.
- Extra in-arena activations, with more reveals on the team’s Vice City hub at HEAT.com/ViceCity.
- Tickets went on sale this week, Resell Calendar reports.
Why it matters
The game puts GTA 6 on national TV about 24 hours before launch. The Kaseya Center already carries a “Welcome to Vice City” rooftop ad from the Miami-Dade marketing deal. See all real-world GTA 6 promotions.
Sources
- ESPN: Heat to partner with Rockstar Games for A Night in Vice City
- Axios Miami: Miami Heat embrace Grand Theft Auto with Vice City jerseys
- GTA BOOM: Heat confirm Vice City night date, tip time and broadcast plan
- Resell Calendar: Miami Heat GTA 6-themed Vice City Night tickets available now
- Miami HEAT: Vice City Edition uniform
Labels: Official = Rockstar or the company itself, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Miami Heat Vice City night?
Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 7 p.m. ET, Heat vs Bucks at the Kaseya Center, on ESPN.
Is the Heat Vice City night official?
Yes. The Miami Heat announced it with Rockstar Games.
When does GTA 6 come out?
19 November 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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