NBA All-Star 2026: Times, details, how to watch the weekend's events
The NBA has officially descended upon Inglewood, California, transforming the brand-new Intuit Dome into the epicenter of the basketball universe. The 2026 All-Star Weekend is not merely a showcase of the Clippers’ billion-dollar, high-tech arena; it marks a historic pivot in the league’s midseason classic. For the first time, the traditional East vs. West format has been completely scrapped in favor of a revolutionary U.S. vs. World tournament, finally injecting genuine national pride and global stakes into the Sunday showcase.
The weekend’s festivities kick off on Friday, February 13, splitting the action between two iconic Inglewood venues. The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tips off at the historic Kia Forum at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Later that evening, the spotlight shifts to the Intuit Dome for the Rising Stars Challenge at 9 p.m. ET. This year’s mini-tournament highlights the league’s premier rookies, sophomores, and G League talent, setting the stage for the future of the sport.
Saturday, February 14, brings the beloved All-Star Saturday Night to the Intuit Dome. Starting at 8 p.m. ET, the league’s elite sharpshooters and high-flyers will compete in the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest. The venue’s massive double-sided "Halo Board" promises to deliver 4K replays and advanced analytics unlike anything fans have seen before, adding a futuristic layer to the classic competitions.
The main event on Sunday, February 15, features the radical new format. Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, marking the network's major return to All-Star broadcasting. The event features three teams—two comprised of U.S. stars (headlined by veterans like Stephen Curry) and one "Team World" roster loaded with international MVPs like Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama. These squads will compete in a round-robin tournament of 12-minute games, culminating in a final championship match. This "USA vs. The World" dynamic aims to settle the lingering debate on global dominance, promising the most competitive All-Star Sunday in decades.
The weekend’s festivities kick off on Friday, February 13, splitting the action between two iconic Inglewood venues. The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tips off at the historic Kia Forum at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Later that evening, the spotlight shifts to the Intuit Dome for the Rising Stars Challenge at 9 p.m. ET. This year’s mini-tournament highlights the league’s premier rookies, sophomores, and G League talent, setting the stage for the future of the sport.
Saturday, February 14, brings the beloved All-Star Saturday Night to the Intuit Dome. Starting at 8 p.m. ET, the league’s elite sharpshooters and high-flyers will compete in the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest. The venue’s massive double-sided "Halo Board" promises to deliver 4K replays and advanced analytics unlike anything fans have seen before, adding a futuristic layer to the classic competitions.
The main event on Sunday, February 15, features the radical new format. Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, marking the network's major return to All-Star broadcasting. The event features three teams—two comprised of U.S. stars (headlined by veterans like Stephen Curry) and one "Team World" roster loaded with international MVPs like Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama. These squads will compete in a round-robin tournament of 12-minute games, culminating in a final championship match. This "USA vs. The World" dynamic aims to settle the lingering debate on global dominance, promising the most competitive All-Star Sunday in decades.
