He shoots, he scores — and I’m not just talking about basketball! The NBA Tip-Off is back on NBC and Peacock, and the chefs at NBC Sports Grill & Brew in Universal CityWalk shot their shot and scored another round of exceptional basketball-inspired cuisine for the 2026-27 season.
That’s right: Flavor and flare all in one place, and yours to savor through the entire NBA season. NBC Sports Grill & Brew has three dishes in store for basketball fans and hungry guests alike, as well as exciting entertainment offerings taking place exclusively during the NBA Tip-Off on Tuesday, October 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to Celebrate the NBA Tip-Off at NBC Sports Grill & Brew
The NBA season making its annual comeback is always exciting, and so is the hype around it — which NBC Sports Grill & Brew has plenty of to go around during the Tuesday NBA Tip-Off.
Starting at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on October 20, you can dance to catchy mixes from a live DJ, strike a pose with referee-themed stilt walkers, and more.
Once you’re all amped up for the first game of the NBA season, head inside NBC Sports Grill & Brew for a bite of the best tastes basketball can bring!
What’s on the Menu at NBC Sports Grill & Brew During the NBA Season?
What’s better than NBC Sports Grill & Brew being the ultimate spot to watch NBA games? Having deliciously themed food to go with it! The chefs truly turned up the heat this time around, and I need everyone’s heads in the game when trying these three dishes.
Onion Hoop
Not only are we shooting hoops during the NBA season — we’re also eating them! Each bite of a hand-battered and fried Onion Hoop is a huge score, and it’s the perfect appetizer to savor when the game is on.
Slam Dunk Chicken Bacon Ranch Sammie
Athletes need a hearty meal to help them play, and you need one to watch them win! For that, I highly suggest ordering the Slam Dunk Chicken Bacon Ranch Sammie. Sandwiched inside a fluffy pretzel hoagie roll is a juicy grilled chicken breast topped with ranch seasoning, baller bacon, tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, house-made jalapeño queso and melty provolone cheese.
PB & Jammm
The only thing sweeter than the big “W” is a PB & Jammm doughnut at NBC Sports Grill & Brew. This rich cake doughnut features a house-made serrano-strawberry jam, creamy peanut butter ice cream, powdered sugar, crunchy peanut brittle and lemon zest.
These tastes are yours to indulge in all NBA season long, but the vibrant entertainment coming with it won’t last forever, so be sure to stop by NBC Sports Grill & Brew on Tuesday, October 20, to start the season off right!
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