The NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived, with a milestone edition. As the league celebrates its 75th edition, the brightest stars are set to take center stage in Southern California. The annual showcase brings three days of competition, creativity, and global star power, all in a brand new format.
Everything is designed to increase intensity, from celebrity matchups to slam dunks. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 festivities.
When and Where Is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
The 75th NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. ET.
All major events will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The weekend returns to Los Angeles as the city builds toward the 2028 Olympic Games.
How to Watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will air live on NBC, marking the network’s first broadcast of the event since 2002. Fans can also stream the action on Peacock.
The first round-robin matchup tips off at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Full All-Star Weekend TV Schedule (All Times ET)
Here’s the full All-Star festivities schedule:
Friday, Feb. 13
- Celebrity Game – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
- Rising Stars – 9 p.m. (Peacock)
- HBCU Classic – 11 p.m. (Peacock)
Saturday, Feb. 14
- Media Day – 1:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
- Commissioner Adam Silver press conference – 4 p.m. (NBA TV)
- 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars, Slam Dunk Contest – 5 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
Sunday, Feb. 15
- All-Star Game (Round-Robin Tournament) – 5 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
2026 NBA All-Star Game Format: USA vs. World
For the first time, the NBA introduces a USA vs. World round-robin tournament format.
Three teams, USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World, will compete in four 12-minute games:
- USA Stars vs. World
- USA Stripes vs. Game 1 winner
- USA Stripes vs. Game 1 loser
- Championship Game (top two teams)
If all three teams finish 1-1, point differential determines the finalists.
Each player on the championship team earns $125,000, runners-up receive $50,000, and third place earns $25,000.
2026 NBA All-Star Rosters
Team USA Stripes
- Jaylen Brown
- Jalen Brunson
- Stephen Curry*
- Kevin Durant
- Brandon Ingram
- LeBron James
- Kawhi Leonard
- Donovan Mitchell
- De’Aaron Fox
*Injured, will not play
Coach: Mitch Johnson
Team USA Stars
- Scottie Barnes
- Devin Booker
- Cade Cunningham
- Jalen Duren
- Anthony Edwards
- Chet Holmgren
- Jalen Johnson
- Tyrese Maxey
Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff
Team World
- Giannis Antetokounmpo*
- Deni Avdija
- Luka Dončić
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander*
- Nikola Jokić
- Jamal Murray
- Norman Powell
- Alperen Şengün
- Pascal Siakam
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Victor Wembanyama
*Injured, will not play
Coach: Darko Rajaković
What Makes This Year Different?
Beyond the format shift, this year’s All-Star Game reflects the NBA’s evolving global identity. Team World features MVP-level talent in Jokić, Dončić, and Wembanyama. At the same time, the USA squads combine established legends like James and Durant with the league’s emerging stars such as Edwards and Cunningham.
The round-robin structure shortens games, raises urgency, and eliminates the slow starts that have drawn criticism in recent years. With national pride layered onto individual accolades, Sunday’s showcase should feel more competitive than the traditional East vs. West exhibition.
If the format delivers intensity and player buy-in, it could shape the future of All-Star Weekend. Either way, the 75th edition carries historical weight and the star power to match it.