- Class of 2025 will be Enshrined on Saturday, September 6, in Springfield, Mass. -
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced additional details, including start times for key events, regarding the Class of 2025 Enshrinement Weekend.
The Class of 2025 celebration will culminate with the Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, September 6, in Springfield, Mass. – the Birthplace of Basketball.
Revealed in April, the Class of 2025 includes nine honorees, WNBA legends Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore; and NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. Other inductees include two-time NCAA championship coach Billy Donovan; legendary NBA referee Danny Crawford; Miami Heat owner Micky Arison; and the 2008 USA Basketball Men’s National Team.
Enshrinement Weekend will tip off at Mohegan Sun on Friday, September 5, starting with the always-popular autograph session, followed by a re-formatted Media Availability, and concluding with the headlining Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala. The evening will also include special recognition for the 2025 Curt Gowdy Media Award recipients, George Blaha, Clark Kellogg, Michelle Smith, and Adrian Wojnarowski, as well as longtime Boston Celtics executive Jeff Twiss, the recipient of the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Class of 2025 and over 40 returning Hall of Famers will then journey to Springfield, Mass., for the annual celebratory events taking place at the acclaimed Marriott Springfield Downtown as well as Springfield’s Symphony Hall. Fans and guests are also encouraged to tour and visit the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Enshrinement Weekend, where special events such as the Ice Cube Impact Award and SuperFan presentations will take place.
Details of the schedule of events for Enshrinement 2025 are as follows:
Friday, September 5
Class of 2025 Autograph Session at Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Conn.)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Meet the Class of 2025 at their first public Enshrinement Weekend event! Each ticket to this event grants you the opportunity to receive one autograph per class member.
Enshrinement 2025 Media Availability at Mohegan Sun
2:00-4:00 PM
The Hall of Fame will implement a new media availability format, offering structured interview stations and podium access to the inductees to facilitate in-depth coverage.
Enshrinement Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala at Mohegan Sun
5:30-7:30 PM: Reception
6:30-7:30 PM: Red Carpet
8:00-10:00 PM: Gala Program
The Class of 2025 and the Hall’s prestigious annual award recipients will be celebrated at this televised Enshrinement event at Mohegan Sun. This event will feature the unveiling of the Class of 2025 rings, presented by Baron Championship Rings, and the awarding of the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame jackets, provided by Reveal Suits. The program will also include the presentation of the Hall's annual John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award and the Curt Gowdy Media Awards, and recognition for the National Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Saturday, September 6
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Museum Hours
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jr. NBA Clinic at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, Mass.)
9:00-11:00 AM
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 (Springfield, Mass.)
1:00-2:00 PM
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 (Springfield, Mass.)
2:00-2:30 PM
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.
NOTE: Ice Cube is scheduled to present the award in person
SuperFan Presentation at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, Mass.)
2:30-3:00 PM
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.
NOTE: The 2025 SuperFan Class will be announced at a later date
Enshrinement Ceremony Reception at the Marriott Springfield Downtown (Springfield, Mass.)
4:00-5:45 PM
Toast the incoming Hall of Fame Class of 2025 at the Marriott’s rooftop prior to the sport’s ultimate recognition. The party is limited to select ticket holders for the Enshrinement Ceremony.
Enshrinement Ceremony Red Carpet Show at Symphony Hall (Springfield, Mass.)
6:00-7:00 PM
The Class of 2025, returning Hall of Famers, and many of the sport’s icons walk the red carpet in a live NBA TV broadcast from outside Symphony Hall and down East Columbus Avenue.
Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall
7:00-9:00 PM
One of the most elite events on the basketball calendar, the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be formally enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in a nationally televised ceremony on NBA TV. The stars of basketball will gather to celebrate the newest group of the sport’s iconic figures.
NBA TV will provide live and exclusive coverage of Enshrinement 2025, with more details to be announced at a later date. Tickets for all Enshrinement-related events remain on sale. For more information and the latest updates, visit hoophall.com/events/enshrinement-2025/ or follow @hoophall on X and Instagram.
Enshrinement Weekend Sponsors
Featured sponsors of the weekend include the Chicago Bulls (Platinum Sponsor), Syracuse University (Platinum Sponsor), Miami Heat (Premier Sponsor), Los Angeles Lakers (Showcase Sponsor), and the Denver Nuggets (Showcase Sponsor).
About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com and follow @hoophall #25HoopClass.