The Miami Heat, an NBA basketball team, has announced “A Night In Vice City,” an event set for November 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center, the team's arena in Miami. According to the team, the night will take place on the eve of Grand Theft Auto VI's release and will feature visuals, promotional activities, and fan experiences inspired by Vice City, the series' fictional city.

The announcement was made by Miami Heat itself on its official page for the Vice City uniform collection for the 2026-27 season. The team describes the initiative as a historic partnership and is planning a special program inside its arena.

In its presentation, the Heat describes the event as “a never-before-done event on the eve of the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI.” The team also summed up the concept with the phrase “Vice City vs. Vice City,” connecting its hometown with the fictional version that will appear in the new Rockstar Games title.

For the occasion, the Heat will have a hardwood court built especially for Vice City and used only that night. The team's uniform will also be completely reimagined, while Kaseya Center will host pregame activities, promotional activations, and exclusive fan experiences.

The initiative also includes the Miami Heat's Court Culture Vice City apparel collection, available at the team's physical and online stores. The team said it will share more details about the night's activities at a later date.

The announcement expands Vice City's presence in Miami ahead of GTA VI's arrival. Kaseya Center has already hosted an installation featuring the phrase “Welcome to Vice City,” in a campaign that brings the real city closer to the fictional metropolis within the state of Leonida.

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), Rockstar Games' new title, is set in Leonida and will be released on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.