Don’t expect to see your favorite basketball teams face off on Election Day.
As Americans head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 U.S. presidential election—casting their votes for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, Republican nominee Donald Trump and JD Vance or a third party candidate—the NBA will not hold any games Nov. 5, per the league’s official 2024-2025 regular season schedule.
The first time the league made such a move was in 2022, in an effort to boost voter turnout in that year’s midterm elections.
“It’s unusual,” the Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition James Cadogan told NBC News at the time. “We don’t usually change the schedule for an external event, but voting and Election Day are obviously unique and incredibly important to our democracy.”
He added, “That’s part of the value proposition that we want to make sure people understand, that voting is unlike anything else.”
In the weeks leading up to this year’s Election Day, many stars have shared that they voted early, encouraging their followers to exercise their right to vote as well.
Jennifer Aniston flaunted an “I Voted” sticker in a selfie posted to Instagram Oct. 30, writing in the caption, “Please remember that whoever you are and wherever you live, your voice matters. Your VOTE matters.”
Meanwhile, Arrow alum Stephen Amell—who was born in Canada—revealed he became a U.S. citizen in 2022 and would be casting a vote for president for the first time.
“I am humbled and honored to be able to vote in my first federal election,” he wrote on Instagram Oct. 29. “For the first time, it is my constitutional right.”
And Selena Gomez added a bit of magic to her voting experience, making a pit stop to drop off her mail-in ballot on her way to the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premiere Oct. 28.
“We can’t go to the premiere without voting,” the actress, who was red carpet-ready in her red custom Rodarte gown and matching heels, said in a TikTok post before sliding her ballot in the drop box. “Make sure that sucker’s in!”
To see more stars who’ve cast their ballots in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, keep reading.
Lady Gaga
The "Applause" singer didn't need a million reasons to get her vote on.
Megan Thee Stallion
Hot Girl Summer? More like Hot Girl Election Day for the "Savage" rapper.
Lupita Nyong'o
The Oscar winner celebrated her first time voting, captioning her video on Instagram, "I VOTED!!! Your girl is a #VirginVoter NO MORE!!!"
Zoe Saldana
The Star Trek alum struck a pose with her "I Voted" sticker in both English and Spanish.
Jessica Biel
The 7th Heaven actress looked like she was on cloud nine after casting her ballot.
Chelsea Handler
"Don’t sit this one out," the comedian wrote on Instagram. "Vote with your conscious."
Jenna Dewan
The Step Up alum stepped up to the ballot box with her youngest daughter Rhiannon.
Connie Britton
"With your vote today, give yourself a voice that can make the change that you envision in the world," the Friday Night Lights alum wrote on Instagram. "And feel how good that feels. Joy."
Gabourey Sidibe
The Precious star filled out her ballot at home, joking, "When you vote at the kitchen counter, you can wear what you want."
Brooke Shields
"Get out and VOTE!" the Blue Lagoon actress wrote on Instagram. "This is probably the most important election in our lifetime."
Demi Moore
"We voted!" the Substance actress shared on Instagram. "Voting is such an important part of our democracy, don’t forget to exercise your right to vote!"
Josh Gad
The Frozen star didn't let his ballot go to waste.
Halle Berry
"I hope you all exercised your fundamental right to vote and have your voice heard today," the Oscar winner wrote on Instagram Nov. 5. "I DID!"
Danielle Brooks
The Orange Is the New Black alum showed off her Georgia peach sticker.
Christina Ricci
It may be a Tuesday, but the Wednesday actress headed to the polls nonetheless.
Saweetie
The "My Type" rapper tapped into voting.
Tina Knowles
Beyoncé's mom got into formation on Election Day.
Jon Bon Jovi
The rocker gave voting a good name.
Johnny Galecki
Looks like the Big Bang Theory alum made a big bang at the ballot box.
Alec Baldwin & Hilaria Baldwin
The 30 Rock alum and his wife snapped a selfie after voting in New York City.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
"It's a privilege and a duty," the Modern Family star captioned his voting selfie. "VOTE!"
Gigi Hadid
The model struck a pose with her "I Voted" sticker.
Jonathan Van Ness
The Queer Eye star had his sights set on voting this year.
Jimmy Kimmel
"If you ask nicely," the late night talk show host joked, "they’ll put the sticker on your head."
Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash
The musician and the Reno 911! star made voting into a morning date.
Neil Patrick Harris
Not need to wait for it: The How I Met Your Mother alum already cast his vote.
Amber Tamblyn
The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants alum traveled all the way to the voting booth.
Nicole Richie & Jamie Mizrahi
The two pals took to the voting booths together.
Jennifer Aniston
"Please remember that whoever you are and wherever you live," the Friends alum wrote on Instagram, "your voice matters. Your VOTE matters."
Quinta Brunson
The Abbott Elementary star shared her A+ election day selfie.