Miami Heat to Wear GTA 6 Jerseys in Real NBA Game

The Miami Heat will wear GTA 6-inspired jerseys and play on a Vice City-themed court on November 18, one day before the game's release. The matchup against the Bucks will air on ESPN.

What if your favorite NBA team suited up in jerseys from the most anticipated video game of the year? That's exactly what's happening in Miami. The Heat have announced they'll wear GTA 6-inspired jerseys when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18—just one day before the game launches worldwide.

But it's not just the jerseys. The game will be played on a "never-before-seen court" inspired by GTA 6 and Vice City. The Heat's home, the Kaseya Center, was recently adorned with "Vice City" signage that was airlifted in by helicopter. So you know this crossover is going all out.

The November 18 matchup will air on ESPN, and tickets are already on sale. The team also teased "special activities" and "unique game night activations" for that night, with more details to come. The new jerseys and court design will be revealed later, so keep an eye out.

If you can't wait for the merch, the Heat have already dropped a "Vice City Collection" at their online store. It includes a $55 t-shirt that reads, "Went to Vice City and all I got was this lousy t-shirt," and a $45 shirt that says, "I love Vice City." Perfect for showing off your hype before the game even drops.

There's an extra layer of drama, too: Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be playing against his former team, the Bucks, where he spent his entire career until this season. So the night is already must-see TV, even without the GTA 6 tie-in.

Rockstar is spending big to advertise GTA 6 in Miami, and some local officials have expressed concerns about the marketing blitz. But for fans, it's just more fuel for the hype train. GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it's reportedly already sold close to 6 million copies, generating more than $570 million in pre-sales. That's wild.

Also this week, Rockstar revealed that GTA 6 will have more than 170 animal species, including cane toads and monkeys, plus a new dynamic weather system. So the game is shaping up to be massive in every way.

Will you be tuning in to see the Heat rock those GTA 6 jerseys? Or are you just counting down the hours until November 19? Let us know!