Miami Heat to wear Vice City jerseys the night before Grand Theft Auto VI drops

One day before the most anticipated video game release in history, the Miami Heat will take the court in a completely different look. On November 18, in a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the team will wear special "A Night in Vice City" jerseys. The very next day, November 19, "Grand Theft Auto VI" is released.

The Heat's home arena, the Kaseya Center, is already dressed in Vice City colors. A giant "WELCOME TO VICE CITY" sign has been placed on the roof of the stadium. On the night of the game, not only the jerseys but also the court design will follow the Vice City theme.

Miami itself is the inspiration for Vice City, the fictional city of "Grand Theft Auto VI." Marketing around the game's release is at a fever pitch around the world. "GTA VI"-themed advertisements are appearing on the sides of buildings and on public transportation in cities across the globe. Blimps are even being flown to promote the game. But the scale of the promotion is greatest in this South Florida metropolis.

Alongside the Heat's special jerseys, the food stands at the stadium on game night will also carry the game's flavor. Fast food names familiar from the game series, "Burger Shot" and "Cluckin' Bell," will sell food in different sections of the arena that night. They will take the place of the usual vendors.

According to the team's website, to receive one of these special jerseys you need to actually attend the November 18 game in person. The website makes no mention of getting the jersey online or any other way.

The release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" is being discussed not only among gamers but also in the sports world. One NBA player has even predicted that American athletes' performances could dip in November while they play GTA.

Fox News contributors Ben Domenech and Joe Concha discussed the game's release on "Fox & Friends Weekend." The discussion also touched on parents' responsibility to monitor video game consumption in the household.

The Miami Heat have made headlines before with unusual initiatives. The team unveiled an enhanced statue of Dwyane Wade after the original sculpture went viral for the wrong reasons.

The Heat's Vice City night has drawn a big response on social media, with many fans praising the jersey design.

The day after the November 18 game, "Grand Theft Auto VI" will reach gamers around the world. And the night before, the Miami Heat's Vice City look will serve as a celebration of that release.