The Orlando Magic are bringing a viral NBA trend to Central Florida this week. Levy, the food and beverage partner for the Kia Center, announced that the interactive basketball popcorn buckets and dome cups will debut on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The new merchandise features the Orlando Magic logo and the team’s signature blue color. These items first gained attention in other NBA arenas, specifically the Minnesota Timberwolves, for their unique design. The Pop-A-Shot Playable popcorn bucket is built to look and function like a miniature basketball hoop. A plastic “contraption” clips onto the ball’s rim, featuring a spring-loaded launcher and a miniature plastic net. Fans can actually place a piece of popcorn into the launcher and “shoot” it toward the hoop, turning a halftime snack into a tabletop shooting competition.
The Orlando Magic Dome Cup has a transparent topper that mimics the look of a backboard and net. The most distinct feature is the lid, which includes a small, spring-loaded catapult and a plastic basketball. This setup allows fans actually to shoot hoops into the bucket while they snack.
Levy shared the news on Instagram with a nod to the team victory anthem. The post told fans they can stuff their own playable gear starting Thursday. While official local prices are not yet listed, the bucket sold for $37.99 in Minnesota, and the cup cost $29.99. Orlando fans should expect to see similar pricing at the concession stands.
This move marks a shift in how sports teams approach souvenirs. For years, movie theaters dominated the collectible container market with elaborate designs for major film releases. Now, the NBA is proving it can compete in that space by offering items that fans can actually play with during the game. Golden Link Inc is the manufacturer and designer behind these new Sports Popcorn Buckets, and has been a leader in movie theater merchandise for years. Golden Link Inc holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Popcorn Vessel Sold at Movie Theaters for the Galactus Head popcorn bucket.
Orlando is a natural fit for this kind of product. As the theme park capital of the world, residents are already familiar with the culture of collectible containers. Disney and Universal have built massive followings around limited-edition popcorn buckets that fans wait in long lines to buy. Bringing that same energy to the Kia Center aligns with the local market.
Fans attending the game this Thursday will be the first to get their hands on the new gear. With the team’s current momentum and the popularity of these items in other cities, the blue basketball buckets are likely to be a hit with the home crowd.
Orlando Magic to Debut Viral Playable Popcorn Buckets at Kia Center
