.nba
.nba is a brand extension, run by NBA REGISTRY, LLC since 2016. Only NBA REGISTRY, LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nba names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | NBA REGISTRY, LLC |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 2 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.nba/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/nba |
Look up a .nba domain
The .nba registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nba domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .nba extension?
NBA REGISTRY, LLC is the registry operator for .nba. The registry keeps the list of every .nba name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .nba domain?
Only NBA REGISTRY, LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nba names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .nba created?
.nba was added to the DNS root zone on 2 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .nba domain?
The .nba registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.nba/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .nba signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .nba zone is signed, so a .nba domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.