Every basketball player stays for this NBA All-Star Game competition, with electrifying wonder and celebrity participation. In the basketball category, the exciting running of the NBA regular season, with one of the parts being the NBA All-Star Game 2026. The NBA All-Star Game will be the 75th edition and follow a round-robin tournament. It will be the seventh NBA All-Star Game played in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
The NBA Celebrity Game will also take place on February 13, 2026, alongside NBA All-Star Game performances; fans are more euphoric. All-Star Saturday Night on February 14 will feature the State Farm 3-Point Game, AT&T Slam Dunk Game, and Kia Shooting Stars. Additionally, Sarah McLachlan will sing the Canadian national anthem, and Brandy will sing the U.S. anthem. Fans are now in front of the venue’s gate and want to see the celebrations for both games.
The 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will be a pivotal event during All-Star Weekend. This celebrity game at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, will be watched live on ESPN. The NBA Celebrity Game brings together entertainment and basketball from film, music, television, and sports for a fun competition. Especially, this year is an extraordinary year because an Indian rapper will make their debut.
He is the first Indian artist to play in the Celebrity Game. He will join a variety of stars from the NFL, MLB, and Hollywood, adding an international touch to the game. In this Celebrity Game, the coaching staff includes well-known names like Dwyane Wade and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Celebrity Game focuses on entertaining basketball fans and pop culture followers alike and displays the NBA’s global appeal. Fans are expecting standout performances, making this event one of the most anticipated All-Star Weekends.
Event Details
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Celebrity Game: February 13, 2026
Time: 07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)
NBA All-Star Game
Round-robin Games: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 05:00 p.m. ET | 02:00 p.m. PT | 03:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Championship Game: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 07:10 p.m. ET | 04:10 p.m. PT | 05:40 a.m. IST (Next Day)
Where can I watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
You can access the NBA All-Star Game 2026 live on Sky Sports for U.K. followers. Some multiple-access systems, like Now, will provide coverage for subscribers.
Don’t miss out: the NBA All-Star Game will stream live on NBC for USA fans. Alternative streaming services, like Peacock, offer live coverage.
Catch the basketball fans, including NBA All-Star Game event passes, through the DAZN streaming platform in Germany.
In Spain, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will air on Movistar+, providing coverage for all basketball enthusiasts.
Watch the NBA All-Star Game, which will be broadcast live on ESPN for Australian viewers. Additionally, Kayo Sports will carry the full coverage for subscribers.
For basketball fans who want to see the NBA All-Star Game, it will air on beIN Sports in France.
The NBA All-Star Game 2026 will be live-streamed on Sony Sports Network for Indian viewers. In addition, NBA League Pass and Amazon Prime Video offer live streaming.
Get ready: the NBA All-Star Game 2026 will be available on SuperSport for South African fans.
In Indonesia, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will air on MNC Sports and Champions TV, which carry NBA games. Vidio and NBA League Pass will also provide live coverage of the NBA All-Star games.
The NBA All-Star Game will stream on S Sport, the NBA’s official broadcast partner in Turkey.
Format
On November 12, 2025, the NBA proclaimed a new format for the NBA All-Star Game between the USA and the World. The NBA All-Star Game will be a round-robin competition with three teams. There will be two teams, one composed of American players and the other of international players, each with at least 8 members. The top two teams, based on their records, will move on to the championship game. The format is a three-way tie after all the games; the team with the best point differential will break the tie. In the NBA All-Star game, each of the four games will have a 12-minute time limit.
All-Star Weekend – Schedule
Celebrity Game -First Round
Games
Date
Teams
Venue
Game 1
February 13, 2026
Team Melo vs Team Austin
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Game 2
February 13, 2026
Team Vince vs Team T-Mac
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Championship Game
Date
Teams
Venue
February 13, 2026
TBD vs TBD
Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
Team
Player
Background
Cafu
Former soccer player
Jenna Bandy
Influencer
Shams Charania
Sports reporter
Tacko Fall
Former NBA player
Rome Flynn
Actor
Glorilla
Rapper
Keegan-Michael Key
Actor, comedian
Jeremy Lin
Former NBA player
Rick Schnall
Businessman
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Dylan Wang
Actor
Coaches: Alex Antetokounmpo (Former NBA player), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks forward), Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks forward), Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop)
Team
Player
Background
Keenan Allen
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Badshah
Rapper
Andre De Grasse
Sprinter
Mat Ishbia
Businessman, Owner of the Phoenix Suns
Cody Jones
Member of Dude Perfect
Simu Liu
Actor
Mustard
Record producer
Adrien Nunez
Influencer
Taylor Frankie Paul
Influencer
Nicolas Vansteenberghe
Influencer
Jason Williams
Former NBA player
Coaches: Anthony Anderson (Actor and Comedian), Chris Brickley (NBA player development coach), Lethal Shooter (NBA Shooting coach)
Conference All-Stars
Eastern Conference for Starters
Position
Player
Team
No of Selections
F/C
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks
10
G/F
Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics
5
G
Jalen Brunson
New York Knicks
3
G/F
Cade Cunningham
Detroit Pistons
2
G
Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia 76ers
2
Eastern Conference for Reserves
Position
Player
Team
No of Selections
F
Scottie Barnes
Toronto Raptors
2
C
Jalen Duren
Detroit Pistons
1
F
Brandon Ingram
Toronto Raptors
2
F
Jalen Johnson
Atlanta Hawks
1
G
Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers
7
G
Norman Powell
Miami Heat
1
F/G
Pascal Siakam
Indiana Pacers
4
C/F
Karl-Anthony Towns
New York Knicks
6
Western Conference for Starters
Position
Player
Team
No of Selections
G
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors
12
G/F
Luka Dončić
Los Angeles Lakers
6
G/F
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder
4
C
Nikola Jokić
Denver Nuggets
8
C/F
Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs
2
Western Conference for Reserves
Position
Player
Team
No of Selections
F
Deni Avdija
Portland Trail Blazers
1
G
Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns
5
F/C
Kevin Durant
Houston Rockets
16
G
Anthony Edwards
Minnesota Timberwolves
4
C/F
Chet Holmgren
Oklahoma City Thunder
1
F
LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers
22
G/F
Kawhi Leonard
Los Angeles Clippers
7
G
Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets
1
C/F
Alperen Şengün
Houston Rockets
2
Lineups for All-Star Game
USA Stars
Position
Player
Team
G/F and Starter
Cade Cunningham
Detroit Pistons
G and Starter
Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia 76ers
F and Reserve
Scottie Barnes
Toronto Raptors
G and Reserve
Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns
C and Reserve
Jalen Duren
Detroit Pistons
G and Reserve
Anthony Edwards
Minnesota Timberwolves
C/F and Reserve
Chet Holmgren
Oklahoma City Thunder
F and Reserve
Jalen Johnson
Atlanta Hawks
Head Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)
USA Stripes
Position
Player
Team
G/F and Starter
Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics
G and Starter
Jalen Brunson
New York Knicks
F/C and Reserve
Kevin Durant
Houston Rockets
F and Reserve
Brandon Ingram
Toronto Raptors
F and Reserve
LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers
G/F and Reserve
Kawhi Leonard
Los Angeles Clippers
G and Reserve
Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers
G and Reserve
Norman Powell
Miami Heat
G and injured
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors
Head Coach: Mitch Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
Team World
Position
Player
Team
F/C and Starter
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks
G/F and Starter
Luka Dončić
Los Angeles Lakers
C and Starter
Nikola Jokić
Denver Nuggets
F/C and Starter
Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs
F and Reserve
Deni Avdija
Portland Trail Blazers
G and Reserve
Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets
F/C and Reserve
Alperen Şengün
Houston Rockets
F/C and Reserve
Pascal Siakam
Indiana Pacers
C/F and Reserve
Karl-Anthony Towns
New York Knicks
G/F and injured
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder
Head Coach: Darko Rajakovic (Toronto Raptors)
Schedule for NBA All-Star Game
Round-Robin Games
Games
Date
Teams
Venue
Game 1
February 15, 2026
USA Stars vs Team World
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Game 2
February 15, 2026
USA Stripes vs. the winner of USA Stars/Team World
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Game 3
February 15, 2026
USA Stripes vs. the loser of USA Stars/ Team World
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Championship Game
Date
Teams
Venue
February 15, 2026
TBD vs TBD
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Prize Money
Team Outcome
Prize Pool
Winning Team
$125,000 US
Runner-Up Team
$50,000 US
Third-Place Team
$25,000 US
Closure
The NBA All-Star Game 2026 will have a major impact on the Los Angeles area. This tournament generates economic activity as thousands of visitors attend. The NBA All-Star Game features a new “U.S. vs. World” format that is likely to set historical milestones for all basketball fans. The NBA All-Star Game is fascinating not only locally but also for international audiences, as young talent competes. The Intuit Dome will display advanced lighting and digital displays, making the event feel futuristic. Overall, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be a unique blend of sports and entertainment, serving as a major global entertainment showcase. This news about all basketball fans follows ESPN’s streaming options. The NBA All-Star Game wraps up this weekend, and next-level processes are in the future.