Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Named NBA Celebrity All-Star Game Coach

Betts will lead a team of celebrities in the annual exhibition game during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:39pm

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The NBA announced that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will be one of the coaches for the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. Betts, an eight-time MLB All-Star and four-time World Series champion, is known for his talents in other sports beyond baseball, including golf and bowling. He will be hoping to lead his team of celebrity participants to victory in the annual exhibition game.

Why it matters

The NBA Celebrity All-Star Game is a popular event during NBA All-Star Weekend that showcases famous faces from entertainment, sports, and other industries competing on the basketball court. Betts' participation as a coach adds star power and intrigue to the game, as he brings his championship pedigree and experience in other sports to the sideline.

The details

Betts will be joined on the sidelines by other celebrity coaches, though their identities have not yet been revealed. The game is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers. Some of the confirmed celebrity participants include ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, rapper GloRilla, and music producer Mustard.

  • The 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
  • The game will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The players

Mookie Betts

An eight-time MLB All-Star, four-time World Series champion, and former AL MVP who will serve as a coach for the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

Shams Charania

An ESPN NBA insider who will be participating as a player in the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

GloRilla

A rapper who is dating Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram and will also be playing in the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

Mustard

A popular music producer who will be playing in the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

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What they’re saying

“Mookie Betts will be coaching in the Ruffles Celeb Game in LA!”

— NBA All-Star

What’s next

The NBA has not yet announced the full rosters for the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game, so more details about the other celebrity participants are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Mookie Betts' involvement as a coach in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game showcases his versatility as an athlete and his crossover appeal beyond just baseball. His championship pedigree and experience in other sports should make for an intriguing sideline presence during the annual celebrity exhibition.