Hall of Fame: Class of 2026
Basketball Hall of Fame breaks historic tradition with new Stephen Curry exhibit
For the first time in its nearly 75-year history, the Hall of Fame will feature a dedicated experience honoring an active NBA player.
Official release July 21, 2026 7:44 PM
Stephen Curry is the first active player in the history of the Basketball Hall of Fame to be honored with an exhibit.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – On Friday, July 24, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will make history by launching its newest exhibition dedicated entirely to 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP, Olympic gold medalist, four-time NBA champion, and the undisputed greatest shooter of all time: Stephen Curry. He changed the game for good. And now, he makes history yet again.
Beginning this Friday, Stephen Curry will become the first active player EVER to have an exhibit at the @Hoophall 👏
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 21, 2026
This project represents the first time in the Hall’s nearly 75-year history that a current, active player will be honored with a dedicated feature experience. Developed as the next iteration of the Hall of Fame’s acclaimed gallery, “The Vault,” the immersive exhibit titled Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc goes far beyond Curry’s legendary on-court accolades.
Created in direct partnership with Curry’s Thirty Ink business team, the exhibit is designed to explore his multifaceted legacy as a basketball icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and family man.
He inspired a generation to dream bigger and shoot farther. Now, for the first time in its nearly 75-year history, the Hall of Fame will feature a dedicated experience honoring an active NBA player.
“Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc” – a limited time only exhibit opens Friday,…
— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) July 21, 2026
Visitors can expect a captivating, curated journey through Curry’s life and career, featuring:
- Exclusive Memorabilia: Rare game-worn gear, championship artifacts, and Olympic ephemera.
- Rare Footage: Archival video tracing his journey from an overlooked college prospect to a global superstar.
- First-Hand Storytelling: Immersive audio and video components that capture the emotion and heart of a true champion.
The exhibit is scheduled to open to the public July 24 at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.hoophall.com.
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