NBA All-Star 2026: A New Era Dawns in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is set to host the 75th NBA All-Star Game on February 15, 2026, at the brand-new Intuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers. This marks the city’s record seventh time hosting the event, and the first for the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome.
A Fresh Format for the All-Star Game
This year’s All-Star Game will feature a significant departure from tradition. Instead of the classic East vs. West matchup, the game will consist of a mini-tournament with three teams: Team World, Team Stars (U.S.-born players), and Team Stripes (U.S.-born players). Each game will be 12 minutes long, culminating in a championship game. This new format aims to increase competitiveness and excitement.
Celebrity and Rising Stars Take Center Stage
The festivities kick off on February 13th with the All-Star Celebrity Game at the Kia Forum, featuring a diverse roster of stars including rappers GloRilla, actors Keegan-Michael Key, and NFL players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen. Coaching duties will be shared by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mookie Betts, and others. Following the celebrity game, the NBA HBCU Classic will take place.
The Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament, showcasing the league’s youngest talent, will be held simultaneously at the Intuit Dome. Former NBA stars like Carmelo Anthony and Vince Carter will coach the rising stars.
Saturday Night: Skills, Dunks, and Three-Pointers
Saturday, February 14th, will be dedicated to the traditional skills competitions: the State Farm 3-Point Contest, the Kia Shooting Stars, and the Slam Dunk Contest. Damian Lillard, despite a recent Achilles injury, is slated to participate in the 3-Point Contest, alongside Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, and Devin Booker.
The Main Event: All-Star Sunday
The NBA All-Star Game itself will tip off on February 15th at 5 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Team World, led by Victor Wembanyama, will feature international stars like Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić. The U.S. Teams boast players like Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, and LeBron James.
The tournament schedule is as follows: Team Stars vs. Team World, followed by Team Stripes vs. The winner of the first game, then Team Stripes vs. The loser of the first game, and finally, the championship game.
The Intuit Dome: A New Home for All-Star Excitement
The choice of the Intuit Dome as the host venue is significant. Completed in 2024, the arena is designed to provide a unique and innovative basketball experience. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted the venue’s potential to deliver a world-class showcase of the sport.
Player Rosters: A Look at the Teams
Team A (Stars) features Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Johnson, and Tyrese Maxey.
Team B (Stripes) includes Brandon Ingram, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, and De’Aaron Fox.
Team World is comprised of Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jamal Murray, Norman Powell, Luka Dončić, Alperen Sengun, Pascal Siakam, and Deni Avdija.
FAQ
Q: Where is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game being held?
A: The game will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Q: What is new about the All-Star Game format this year?
A: The game will feature a three-team tournament: Team World, Team Stars, and Team Stripes.
Q: When does All-Star Weekend start?
A: All-Star Weekend begins on Friday, February 13th, with the Celebrity Game and Rising Stars events.
Q: How can I watch the All-Star Game?
A: The game will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Did you understand? This is Los Angeles’ seventh time hosting the NBA All-Star Game, a record for any city.
Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes coverage of NBA All-Star Weekend 2026!
