The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, offering a two‑hour broadcast that will be streamed on NBA TV and the NBA app, with a live feed also available through Fubo.
A roster of legends
Elena Delle Donne, who once topped NCAA scoring at the University of Delaware before dominating the WNBA with the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics, will be celebrated for her MVP awards and a championship that capped a career defined by versatility and resilience.
Candace Parker’s story stands out as the first player to capture both Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season in 2008, a feat she repeated en route to three championship rings with the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces.
Coaches and officials
Among the coaches, Mike D’Antoni is recognized for pioneering the ultra‑fast “Seven Seconds or Less” offense and earning two Coach of the Year honors, while Mark Few’s record‑setting tenure at Gonzaga has made him the winningest coach in Division I history.
Doc Rivers adds another chapter with his 1999‑00 Coach of the Year award and the 2008 Celtics’ Larry O’Brien Trophy, and Joey Crawford’s 374 playoff games over nearly four decades underscore the reverence for his officiating career.
The 1996 U.S. Women’s National Team, coached by Tara VanDerveer, will be inducted as a collective, recalling their gold‑medal performance at the Atlanta Olympics and the lasting impact of that historic squad.
Inductees will be introduced by fellow Hall of Famers, with Stoudemire and D’Antoni introducing each other and the 1996 team’s introductions featuring Teresa Edwards, Lisa Leslie and Sheryl Swoopes, promising emotional tributes such as Delle Donne’s family reacting on stage.
The ceremony’s broadcast will run from 7 to 9 p.m. ET, showcasing speeches, highlights and the palpable excitement of more than 50 Hall of Famers expected to attend, echoing moments like Dwyane Wade’s 2023 invitation of his father onto the stage.
Beyond the awards, the night serves as a reminder of basketball’s evolving narrative, blending past triumphs with future aspirations, and it will be remembered as a milestone for both the men’s and women’s games.