INGLEWOOD, Calif. – NBA All-Star Weekend returns to Los Angeles for the seventh time in league history, bringing the basketball world back to Southern California.
This year marks a milestone: for the first time, the Clippers will host the NBA All-Star Game, with the marquee event set to take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Beyond the game itself, fans of all ages can expect a city-wide celebration, with All-Star events and activations happening in Inglewood, downtown Los Angeles, and throughout the Southland.
Full list of events
What we know:
All-Star weekend festivities will begin on Thursday, Feb. 12. Here’s a timeline of key events separated by venue.
INTUIT DOME Basketball Blvd. Fan Zone (Feb. 13–15)
Fans can also experience the excitement of the NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome’s outdoor plaza.
Enjoy family-friendly fun for free on the outdoor court. The outdoor plaza will feature music, appearances from NBA mascots and so much more. Also, refreshments and beverages will be available at over 20 food booths and trucks.
The events at the Intuit Dome Plaza will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Castrol Rising Stars
Date: Friday, Feb. 14
Time: 6 p.m. PT
Streaming: Peacock
The Castrol Rising Stars features a mini-tournament with three teams of top rookies and sophomores facing a team of NBA G League standouts. Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter will coach the rookies and sophomores, and Austin Rivers will coach the G League team.
See the team rosters below.
Team Melo
Ace BaileyStephon CastleJeremiah FearsCollin Murray-BoylesReed SheppardDylan HarperDonovan Clingan
*replaces Cooper Flagg
Team T-Mac
Kon KnueppelTre JohnsonZaccharie Risacher*Cam SpencerKel’el WareAlex SarrJaylon Tyson
* replaces Ajay Mitchell
Team Vince
VJ EdgecombeKyshawn GeorgeEgor DёminJaylen WellsDerik QueenMatas BuzelisCedric Coward
Team Austin
Sean East IIJahmir YoungAlijah MartinYang HansenRon Harper Jr.Yanic NiederhauserTristen Newton
*Replaces Mac McClung who replaced David Jones Garcia
3-Point Contest, Dunk Contest and Shooting Stars
Date: Saturday, Feb. 13
Time: 6 p.m. PT
Streaming: NBC and Peacock
3-Point Contest
The NBA confirmed the 3-Point Contest will kick off the night’s events featuring an array of sharpshooters who excel behind the arc. The following athletes have been confirmed:
Devin BookerKon KnuppelDamian LillardTyrese MaxeyDonovan MitchellJamal MurrayBobby PortisNorman Powell Shooting Stars
Watch as living legends compete with current players in a two-round, timed shooting competition.
“Teams will compete one at a time and will have 1:10 to score points from 7 shooting locations,” the NBA explained. The teams will have to shoot from the locations in order and each player from the team must shoot from each location. The two teams who score the most points following the first round will advance to the final round. In the final round, the team with the highest score will be crowned the winner.
Team All-Star
Scottie BarnesChet HolgremLegend: Richard Hamilton
Team Knicks
Jalen BrunsonKarl-Anthony TownsLegend: Allan Houston
Team Cameron
Kon KnueppelJalen JohnsonLegend: Corey Maggette
Team Harper
Dylan HarperRon Harper Jr.Legend: Ron Harper Slam Dunk Contest
This year’s Dunk Contest features young talent as each athlete is between the ages of 20 and 25. Brent Barry, Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson and Dominique Wilkins will judge the following players participating in the Slam Dunk Contest:
Jaxson Hayes (LA Lakers)Carter Bryant (San Antonio Spurs)Keshad Johnson (Miami Heat)Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic) 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 6 p.m. PT
Streaming: NBC and Peacock
It’s the main event: three teams will face off in a new USA vs. World format as the NBA tries to keep the game competitive.
USA Stars (Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff)
Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors, 2x All-Star)Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons, 2x All-Star)Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves, 4x All-Star)Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks, first time All-Star)Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns, 5x All-Star)Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons, first time All-Star)Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder, first time All-Star)Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers, 2x All-Star)
USA Stripes (Coach: Mitch Johnson)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics, 5x All-Star)Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors, 2x All-Star)*LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers, 22x All-Star)Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers, 7x All-Star)Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks, 3x All-Star)Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets, 16x All-Star)Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers, 7x All-Star)De’Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs, 2x All-Star) **
*Replaces an injured Stephen Curry
** Named as Antetokounmpo’s replacement by Commissioner Adam Silver. Powell was then moved to the World team.
World (Coach: Darko Rajaković)
Luka Dončić (LA Lakers, 6x All-Star)Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets, 8x All-Star)Alperen Şengün* (Houston Rockets, 2x All-Star)*Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers, 4x All-Star)Norman Powell (Miami Heat, 1st time All Star)Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, 2x All-Star)Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers, first time All-Star)Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets, first time All-Star)Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks, 6x All-Star)
*Commissioner Adam Silver’s replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
KIA FORUM Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Date: Friday, Feb. 14
Time: 6 p.m. PT
Streaming: NBC and Peacock
In true Hollywood fashion, the roster includes athletes, entertainers and creators.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will coach alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, Thanasis and Alex.
Roster (Team Betts/Antetokounmpo)
Jenna BandyShams CharaniaTacko FallRome FlynnKeegan-Michael KeyJeremy LinRick SchnallDylan WangAmon-Ra St. BrownCafuGloRilla
Lethal Shooter, Anthony Anderson and trainer Chris Brickley will serve as coaches for the opposing team. Their roster consists of the following players:
BadshahCody JonesAndre De GrasseMat IshbiaSimu LiuMustardAdrian NunezTaylor Frankie PaulJason “White Chocolate” WilliamsKeenan AllenNicolas Vansteenberghe
Cortis will also make history as the first K-pop group to perform at the All-Star Celebrity Game halftime show.
NBA HBCU Classic
Date: Friday, Feb. 14
Time: 8 p.m. PT
Streaming: ESPN2, ESPN App, NCAA men’s streaming hub
Following the star-studded celebrity game, North Carolina A&T University and Hampton University will compete in the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic.
“Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University are two premier HBCU institutions with a historic rivalry that represents the pride, tradition and excellence of HBCU basketball,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum in a released statement. “We look forward to hosting both teams in Los Angeles as part of NBA All-Star 2026 and celebrating the culture and competition of these two storied programs.”
Tickets are priced at $26.
LA CONVENTION CENTER NBA Crossover (Feb. 12–15)
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
The NBA Crossover is the ultimate fan experience held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown LA. This will feature over 100 talent appearances from athletes and cultural icons, live music, and over 40 immersive activations. The NBA Crossover will also feature G League Park, where the NBA G League 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the Next Up Game will take place.
NBA Crossover tickets start at $25 for kids and $50 for adults. Children ages 2 and under do not require a ticket.
NBA Crossover Concert Lineup
Concert series headliners (included with admission):
Thursday: CORTIS
Friday: Ludacris
Also performing on Friday are Two Friends, Gelo, and Joey Fatone.
Saturday: Shaboozey
DJ Pauly D is also expected to play a set on Sunday.
The hours for the NBA Crossover are as follows:
Thursday. Feb. 12: 4 p.m.-9 p.m.Friday, Feb. 13: 2 p.m.-11 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 14: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Note: The first hour of each day is reserved for VIP and Hall of Fame ticket holders.
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G League 3-Point and Slam Dunk contests
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 11:30 a.m. PT
Streaming: NBA Channel. International players can catch the action on the NBA App
Players from the G League will get a chance to shine.
NBA G League State Farm 3-Point Contest
Kicking off the skills challenge in downtown LA is the G League 3-Point Contest.
The four contestants were named as:
James Bouknight (Mexico City Capitanes)Blake Hinson (Rip City Remix)Ethan Thompson (Noblesville Boom)Jahmir Young (Sioux Falls Skyforce) NBA G League AT&T Slam Dunk
Four players will compete to be crowned the G League’s best dunker. The following players were selected to participate:
Mark Armstrong (Texas Legends)Gabe McGlothan (Noblesville Boom)RJ Meléndez (Mexico City Capitanes)John Ukomadu (Motor City Cruise) G League Next Up Game
Date: Sunday, Feb. 14
Time: 11:30 a.m. PT
TV/Streaming: NBA Channel and on the NBA App
Catch 26 G League standouts who will be featured on four teams in a tournament-style showcase at the NBA Crossover at the LA Convention Center.
See the rosters below.
Team Black: Jonas Aidoo (Greensboro Swarm), James Akinjo (Grand Rapids Gold), Patrick Baldwin Jr. (San Diego Clippers), Damion Baugh (Valley Suns), James Bouknight (Mexico City Capitanes), Blake Hinson (Rip City Remix), Alondes Williams (Capital City Go-Go), Head Coach Larry Abney (San Diego Clippers)
Team Blue: Jaden Akins (Motor City Cruise), Sean East II (Salt Lake City Stars), Killian Hayes (Cleveland Charge), Alijah Martin (Raptors 905), Norchad Omier (Cleveland Charge), Dink Pate (Westchester Knicks), Rocco Zikarsky (Iowa Wolves), Head Coach Rick Higgins (Salt Lake City Stars)
Team Red: Kennedy Chandler (Delaware Blue Coats), Dillon Jones (Westchester Knicks), Sidikejiang Kamiran aka “Malcolm” (China), Skal Labissière (Capital City Go-Go), A.J. Lawson (Raptors 905), Lester Quinones (Osceola Magic), Jahmir Young (Sioux Falls Skyforce), Head Coach Paul Hewitt (San Diego Clippers)
Team White: Trey Alexander (Birmingham Squadron), MarJon Beauchamp (Delaware Blue Coats), Cheng Chi aka “CC” (China), RJ Davis (South Bay Lakers), Hunter Dickinson (Birmingham Squadron), Daishen Nix (Rio Grande Valley Vipers), Ethan Thompson (Noblesville Boom), Head Coach Isaiah Fox (Salt Lake City Stars)
OTHER ALL-STAR EVENTS AROUND TOWN Adidas NIL Athlete Showcase
The Adidas showcase will feature high school athletes and teams from across Southern California. The action runs from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 at El Camino College.
Adidas AntLAand at Foot Locker Takeover
Adidas will release four all-new AE colorways and Anthony Edwards will make a live appearance during the event. This is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13.
PUMA: The Garage
Puma: The Garage allows fans of the Fast & Furious series as well as LaMelo Ball to enjoy an electric pop-up experience. Catch the action from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Foot Locker Takeover
Enjoy interactive experiences, product customizations and more to elevate LA’s basketball community. It’s happening at LA Live Thursday to Sunday.
New Balance at Lafayette Park
Get the New Balance experience at Lafayette Park as it celebrates community through hoops. The event is happening Saturday, Feb. 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NBA Game-Worn Product Exhibition
See game-worn jerseys and All-Star appearances at Southby’s Los Angeles in Beverly Hills from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 11 – 13.
NBA Total Health All-Star Walk
The NBA and GirlTREK will host a two-mile walk at Edward Vincent Jr. Park in Inglewood as a celebration of health, wellness and community. WalkGoodLA will then close out the event with their signature breath work. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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The other years LA has hosted NBA All-Star Weekend were in 1963, 1972, 1983, 2004, 2011 and 2018.
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