Every year in February, the NBA goes on a week-long hiatus, better known as the All-Star break. From Saturday to Friday, no NBA games are played while the biggest stars are off to the All-Star weekend for one of the several events.
In 2026, it’s time for the 75th NBA All-Star weekend. It will be different from previous years, with the NBA All-Star game, the crown jewel of the star-studded weekend, undergoing changes in its format.
But what changes were made? Which events will take place during the NBA All-Star weekend? Who will be there, and where is it held? Flashscore explains everything in the ultimate guide to the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend.
Where will the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend be held?
The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend takes place in Inglewood, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, and 13 miles south of Los Angeles.
The NBA All-Star Game and most other events will be held at the Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers' stadium, with a capacity of 18,300.
The Celebrity Game will be played at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
The NBA All-Star weekend will take place between Friday, February 13th and Sunday, February 15th, 2026.
What events will happen during the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
In 2026, the NBA All-Star weekend will kick off on Friday, February 13th, with the Celebrity Game, which will feature the likes of Brazilian football legend Cafú, NFL stars Keenan Allen and Amon-Ra St. Brown, actor Keegan-Michael Key, and even Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Up next is the Rising Stars Championship, a three-way battle between teams consisting of the biggest talents in basketball. 12 NBA rookies, 12 NBA second-year players, and 4 players from the NBA G League, the developmental league, will play a round-robin tournament on Friday night.
The first day of the All-Star weekend concludes with the HBCU Classic, a basketball game between two historically Black colleges and universities. This year, North Carolina A&T will face Hampton University.
On Saturday, February 14th, it’s time for the skills challenges.
The Three-Point Contest is first up, where eight NBA stars battle it out to see who can hit the most 3-pointers from different distances. Next up is the Shooting Stars Challenge, where four teams consisting of two current NBA players and one NBA legend will try to score as many points as possible while rotating through seven designated shooting locations around the court.
The second day of the NBA All-Star weekend features the Slam Dunk Contest, where four players will try to make the most spectacular dunks and be judged by an All-Star cast of judges.
The All-Star weekend is concluded by the NBA All-Star Games, which will take place on Sunday, February 15th, at 5.00 PM EST (23.00 CEST).
What changes have been made to the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
In 2026, the year of the 75th NBA All-Star anniversary, the NBA All-Star game will be played in a new round-robin format. Three teams, called USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World, will compete in a four-game Team USA vs Team World tournament, starting with a game between USA Stars and Team World.
USA Stripes will then play both teams in the last two games before the NBA All-Star Championship game, which will be played between the two teams with the best record. All games will be played with a 12-minute time limit.
Who will play in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
All All-Star teams are made up of all 24 All-Stars from the Eastern and Western conferences. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was to complete the All-Star roster if the voting didn’t yield 16 American and 8 international players.
The USA Stars team, which will be coached by Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff, consists of the following players:
Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons)
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
The USA Stripes team, coached by San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, looks as follows:
Jaylen Browns (Boston Celtics)
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors)
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
Team World, coached by Serbian Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic, consists of the following players:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (GRE, Milwaukee Bucks)
Luka Dončić (SVN, Los Angeles Lakers)
Nikola Jokić (SRB, Denver Nuggets)
Victor Wembanyama (FRA, San Antonio Spurs)
Deni Avdija (ISR, Portland Trail Blazers)
Jamal Murray (CAN, Denver Nuggets)
Alperen Şengün (TUR, Houston Rockets)
Pascal Siakam (CMR, Indiana Pacers)
Karl-Anthony Towns (DOM, New York Knicks)
Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Stephen Curry were voted All-Star starters, but withdrew from the contest with injuries and were replaced by Şengün and Ingram.
The All-Star roster is decided by votes from fans, media, and all current NBA players. Fan voting counts for 50% of the final result, while the media and players each comprise 25% of the vote. The five players from each conference are named All-Star starters. NBA head coaches then vote on the reserves for their respective conferences, none of whom may be from their own team.
Who will be in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
In 2026, Carter Bryant from the San Antonio Spurs, Jaxson Hayes from the Los Angeles Lakers, Keshad Johnson from the Miami Heat, and Jase Richardson from the Orlando Magic will compete in the Slam Dunk contest, which will start as the last of the three events that start at 5.00 PM EST (23.00 CEST) on Saturday, February 14th.
Mac McClung, who won every Slam Dunk contest between 2023 and 2025, will not be in the contest for the first time since 2022.
Who will be in the 2026 Three-Point Contest?
Eight NBA stars will take on the Three-Point Contest: Devin Booker (Suns), Kon Knueppel (Hornets), Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Bobby Portis (Bucks), and Norman Powell (Heat).
Tyler Herro, last year’s winner, will not be present, unlike two-time winner Damian Lillard, who returns to the contest for the sixth time.
The Three-Point contest starts on Saturday, February 14th, as the first of three events, beginning at 5.00 PM EST (23.00 CEST).
How much do tickets for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game cost?
Tickets for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game are still for sale. The cheapest ticket is in the upper section behind the basket, where a single seat costs $616.67 (€517,92) and includes one-day access to the weekend-long NBA Crossover & Concert event.
The most expensive ticket is the 'Legacy package', priced at $30,882.94 (€25,936.98). The package includes weekend-long access to premium hospitality, access to all NBA All-Star weekend activities, an on-court photo with an NBA legend, and one-day access to NBA Crossover & Concert.
Resale tickets for the NBA All-Star Game start at $592 for a seat in the nosebleeds and range to $59,393 for one courtside ticket.
Where can I watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
Everything from the NBA All-Star weekend will be streamed internationally on the NBA’s own streaming services, NBA TV and NBA League Pass, and on Peacock in the United States.
To see where the NBA All-Star Game will be broadcast internationally, check out our article about where to watch the NBA All-Star Game 2026 >
Where can I follow the 2026 NBA All-Star Game online?
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