MAIN EVENTS

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Friday, September 5th 2025 - Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT

Class of 2025 Autograph Session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Meet the Class of 2025 at their first public Enshrinement Weekend event. A ticket to this event will grant you one (1) autograph per class member. Only one outside item per ticket holder is permitted. No photographs or selfies permitted.
 

Class of 2025 Press Conference
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
The official media availability for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Press Conference is only open to credentialed members of the media, along with Platinum VIP Package ticket holders. This event will be held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Please visit hoophall.com/media for more information on credential applications.

Enshrinement Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala
Reception: 5:30 PM EST
Red Carpet: 6:30 PM EST
Gala Program: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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The Class of 2025, along with the Hall’s prestigious annual award winners, will be celebrated at this event at Mohegan Sun. The evening will feature a cocktail reception and Awards Gala program in the Uncas Ballroom in the Sky Convention Center. This event will include the awarding of the Class of 2025 rings, presented by Baron Championship Rings, and the presentation of the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame jackets. The program will additionally highlight the presentation of the Hall’s annual John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Curt Gowdy Media Awards. This year’s honorees can be found here.

Saturday, September 6th 2025 - Springfield, MA  

VIP Reception - Springfield Marriott
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM EST
Toast the incoming Hall of Fame Class of 2025 at the official VIP Reception prior to the sport’s ultimate recognition. The party is limited to select ticket holders for the Enshrinement Ceremony. Shuttle service between our hotel properties and the Marriott will be provided if needed. This exclusive party will set the stage for a memorable night on the Red Carpet and at the Ceremony.
 

Red Carpet Show - Symphony Hall
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
The Class of 2025, legendary Hall of Famers, and some of basketball’s biggest icons take center stage on the red carpet in a live TV broadcast outside Symphony Hall. 

Enshrinement Ceremony - Symphony Hall
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
One of the most elite nights on the basketball calendar each year, the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be formally enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in a nationally televised ceremony. The stars of basketball all come together to celebrate the next group of the sport’s iconic figures. 

ANCILLARY EVENTS

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Saturday, September 6th 2025 - Springfield, MA  

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Museum Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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Jr. NBA Clinic at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Young athletes will take part in a high-energy Jr. NBA basketball clinic that focuses on fun, skill development, and teamwork. Participants will work with trained coaches on fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense, while also learning the core values of the game, sportsmanship, respect, and effort.

Coaches Circle Presentation at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Join us in celebrating the exceptional coaches who will be honored with benches in the Naismith Coaching Circle. Established in 2015, the Naismith Coaches Circle program was created to pay tribute to basketball’s first coach, Dr. James Naismith, and to uphold the core values he instilled in his players: teamwork, determination, self-respect, leadership, initiative, and perseverance.

Ice Cube Impact Award Presentation at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Jalen Rose, former player, TV analyst, and philanthropist, will be honored in a ceremony on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams. This award recognizes individuals making substantial contributions to their communities through basketball.

SuperFan Presentation at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Several NBA SuperFans will be honored in the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. This special space is dedicated to celebrating the most iconic and passionate fans of the game.