The NBA is on a break, which means one thing: it’s time for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. But who’s playing, what events are planned, and where will it all take place? Here’s your complete guide to the 75th NBA All-Star Weekend.

When and where is the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend?

The 2026 All-Star Weekend runs from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th. The festivities are taking place in Inglewood, California, just 13 miles south of Los Angeles.

Most events, including the All-Star Game, will be held at the Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers, which can accommodate 18,300 fans. The Celebrity Game will take place at the nearby Kia Forum.

What events will happen during the weekend?

The action kicks off on Friday, February 13th, with the Celebrity Game. Attendees can expect appearances from Brazilian football legend Cafú, NFL stars Keenan Allen and Amon-Ra St. Brown, actor Keegan-Michael Key, and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.

The Rising Stars Championship follows, featuring a three-way round-robin tournament between 12 NBA rookies, 12 second-year players, and 4 G League stars. Friday concludes with the HBCU Classic, where North Carolina A&T will take on Hampton University.

Saturday, February 14th, brings the skills competitions:

• Three-Point Contest: Eight NBA stars compete to see who can sink the most threes from multiple spots.
• Shooting Stars Challenge: Four teams, each with two current NBA players and a legend, rotate through seven designated shooting locations to score points.
• Slam Dunk Contest: Four players will attempt the most spectacular dunks, judged by a panel of All-Stars. This year’s participants are Carter Bryant (Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Lakers), Keshad Johnson (Heat), and Jase Richardson (Magic). Notably, Mac McClung, who dominated the contest from 2023–2025, will not compete.

The weekend culminates with the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 15th, at 5:00 PM EST (23:00 CEST).

What’s new in 2026?

In honor of the 75th anniversary, the NBA has introduced a new round-robin format for the All-Star Game. Three teams—USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World—will compete in a four-game mini-tournament. The two teams with the best record advance to the All-Star Championship game, with all matches played in 12-minute halves.

Who is playing in the 2026 All-Star Game?

The All-Star rosters feature 24 players from the Eastern and Western conferences. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver filled in to ensure a mix of 16 American and 8 international players where voting fell short.

USA Stars (coach: J.B. Bickerstaff)

• Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
• Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
• Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
• Devin Booker (Suns)
• Jalen Duren (Pistons)
• Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
• Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
• Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

USA Stripes (coach: Mitch Johnson)

• Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
• Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
• Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
• Kevin Durant (Rockets)
• LeBron James (Lakers)
• Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
• Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
• Norman Powell (Heat)

Team World (coach: Darko Rajakovic)

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (GRE, Bucks)
• Luka Dončić (SVN, Lakers)
• Nikola Jokić (SRB, Nuggets)
• Victor Wembanyama (FRA, Spurs)
• Deni Avdija (ISR, Trail Blazers)
• Jamal Murray (CAN, Nuggets)
• Alperen Şengün (TUR, Rockets)
• Pascal Siakam (CMR, Pacers)
• Karl-Anthony Towns (DOM, Knicks)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Stephen Curry were voted starters but withdrew due to injuries, replaced by Şengün and Ingram. All-Star starters are selected via fan, media, and player votes, with coaches choosing reserves.

Who’s in the Three-Point Contest?

The Three-Point Contest, kicking off Saturday at 5:00 PM EST (23:00 CEST), features:

• Devin Booker (Suns)
• Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
• Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers)
• Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
• Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
• Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
• Bobby Portis (Bucks)
• Norman Powell (Heat)

Last year’s winner Tyler Herro will not compete, but two-time champion Damian Lillard returns for his sixth appearance.

Ticket information

Tickets are still available:

• Cheapest: $616.67 (€517.92) for upper-level seating behind the basket, including one-day access to NBA Crossover & Concert.
• Most expensive: $30,882.94 (€25,936.98) Legacy Package, featuring premium hospitality, full weekend access, an on-court photo with an NBA legend, and concert access.
• Resale tickets range from $592 for nosebleed seats to $59,393 for courtside.

With new formats, star-studded rosters, and exciting competitions, the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend promises to be a landmark celebration of basketball.