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Miami Heat to play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for single game, with new court and uniforms

The Miami Heat announced a partnership with Rockstar Games to transform into Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for a single game at the Kaseya Center. The promotion features an all-new uniform and a never-before-seen court design. The event is scheduled for November 18 against the Milwaukee Bucks, which marks Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game against his old team. The team teased the jersey release on the night before the Grand Theft Auto VI release.

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  • ✓ The Miami Heat will play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for a single game featuring a new court and uniforms.
  • ✓ The partnership is between the Miami Heat and Rockstar Games at the Kaseya Center.
  • ✓ The special game is scheduled for November 18 against the Milwaukee Bucks.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Miami Heat announced a special promotional night themed around Grand Theft Auto VI in collaboration with Rockstar Games.

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  1. Miami Heat to Play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI

    The Miami Heat announced a partnership with Rockstar Games to transform into Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for a single game at the Kaseya Center. The promotion features an all-new uniform and a never-before-seen court design. The event is scheduled for November 18 against the Milwaukee Bucks, which marks Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game against his old team. The team teased the jersey release on the night before the Grand Theft Auto VI release.

    Why it matters

    This promotion highlights the extensive marketing campaign surrounding the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI. The collaboration brings together professional sports and gaming entertainment through custom team branding. The game falls on a notable matchup involving Milwaukee.

    What is confirmed

    • The Miami Heat will play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for a single game featuring a new court and uniforms.
    • The partnership is between the Miami Heat and Rockstar Games at the Kaseya Center.
    • The special game is scheduled for November 18 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Giannis Antetokounmpo will be playing his first game against his old team, the Milwaukee Bucks, during this event.

    What to watch next

    • The official unveiling of the Vice City jerseys and court design prior to the November 18 game.
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. ESPN — Miami Heat announce 'A Night in Vice City' theme ahead of GTA VI release
    2. NBA.com — MIAMI HEAT AND ROCKSTAR GAMES® BRING A NIGHT IN VICE CITY TO KASEYA CENTER
    3. Fox News — Miami Heat tease release of new 'Vice City' jerseys on the night before 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release
    4. IGN — The Miami Heat Will Wear Vice City Colors in an 'All-New Uniform on a Never-Before-Seen Court' to Celebrate GTA 6
    5. Yahoo Sports — Miami Heat to play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for single game, with new court and uniforms
    6. PC Gamer — GTA 6 marketing stunt reveals none of our UK editors have heard of the Miami Heat
    7. notebookcheck.net — GTA 6: Huge New York mural apparently kicks off final marketing phase
    8. www.nba.com — 2026-27 HEAT Vice City Edition Uniform - Miami HEAT
    9. sports.yahoo.com — Miami Heat to play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for ...
    10. www.fantasynerds.com — Miami Heat to Transform into 'Vice City' for Single Game ...
    11. bvmsports.com — Miami Heat to play as Vice City from 'Grand Theft Auto VI ...
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