2025 NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony: How to watch, inductees, venue, and more

The NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony is a formal program, conducted to honor coaches, players, referees, and other prominent persons from the big league. Only the ones who have made notable contributions and lasting impacts to the NBA are given special mentions.

The primary and the ultimate focus of this induction ceremony is to recognize and praise those elite players who have made outstanding contributions in the league. This year’s induction program has been scheduled this very month and the inductees would include players like Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, coach like Billy Donovan. Here is a detailed information about the 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony:

How to watch the NBA 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Basketball fans from all over the world can watch the NBA 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony live on “NBA TV”.

Also, the coverage of the event will start with the red carpet show which will be telecasted at 6 p.m. ET. This is a huge opportunity for the NBA fans worldwide to watch their favorite players, coaches, teams, and referees being honored at the prestigious event.

When to watch the NBA 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The 2025 NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony is being scheduled on 6th September, 2025, Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The event will be held for two days starting from September 5, Friday, with a grand celebration and gala awards.

The reception is going to start at 4 p.m. ET, while the red carpet show is scheduled an hour before the actual ceremony, that is, at 6 p.m. ET.

Who are the inductees at the NBA 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony

This year’s inductees include players along with a referee, a team and a coach.

Players -

Carmelo AnthonyDwight HowardSue Bird (WNBA)Maya Moore (WNBA)Sylvia Fowles (WNBA)

Referee -

Danny Crawford

Team -

2008 U.S. Olympic men’s team

Coach -

Billy Donovan

Contributor-Executive -

Micky Arison

Venue for the NBA 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The induction ceremony will take place at the Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, the “birthplace” of basketball. Also read: Dwight Howard makes Hall of Fame Class of ‘25 after missing NBA 75th Anniversary Team