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NBC Sports Grill & Brew’s NBA Tip-Off Celebration Runs Oct. 20 From 5–9 p.m.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew will pair a four-hour NBA Tip-Off celebration with three basketball-themed dishes available through the NBA season.

Exterior of NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk
Image Credit: Universal Orlando Resort

NBC Sports Grill & Brew will hold an NBA Tip-Off celebration Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Universal CityWalk Orlando.

The four-hour event will feature a live DJ and referee-themed stilt walkers. Universal has not announced a cover charge, reservation policy or special-event price.

Three basketball-themed dishes will stay on the menu through the NBA season:

  • Onion Hoop: a hand-battered, fried onion appetizer.
  • Slam Dunk Chicken Bacon Ranch Sammie: grilled chicken, ranch seasoning, bacon, tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, jalapeño queso and provolone on a pretzel hoagie roll.
  • PB & Jammm: a cake doughnut with serrano-strawberry jam, peanut butter ice cream, powdered sugar, peanut brittle and lemon zest.

The DJ and stilt-walker appearances are scheduled only for the Oct. 20 Tip-Off event. Universal has not listed an end date for the seasonal dishes.

Source: Universal Orlando Resort’s NBA Tip-Off announcement.

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