NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Returns to Kia Forum in Inglewood

Rosters packed with stars from sports, music, film and TV to face off on Friday night ahead of NBA All-Star Game

Feb. 11, 2026 at 9:07am

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The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will take place on Friday, February 13 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The game will feature two star-studded rosters with celebrities from the worlds of sports, music, film and television. Reigning MVP Rome Flynn will lead one team coached by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mookie Betts, while the other team will be coached by Anthony Anderson, Lethal Shooter and Chris Brickley.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is a popular annual event that generates excitement and interest ahead of the main NBA All-Star Game. It provides a platform for celebrities to showcase their basketball skills and connect with fans in a lighthearted setting.

The details

The rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game include a mix of actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures. Notable participants include Rome Flynn, Simu Liu, Badshah, Andre De Grasse, and Keenan Allen. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.

  • The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tips off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Rome Flynn

Actor, model and musician, and reigning NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Two-time NBA MVP and 10-time NBA All-Star, serving as a coach for one of the teams.

Mookie Betts

2018 AL MVP and four-time World Series champion, also serving as a coach for one of the teams.

Simu Liu

Actor, starring in one of the teams.

Anthony Anderson

Actor and comedian, serving as a coach for one of the teams.

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What they’re saying

“The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is always a highlight of the weekend, and we're excited to bring it to the Kia Forum in Inglewood this year.”

— Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA Coach

What’s next

Fans can tune in to ESPN on Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. ET to watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

The takeaway

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game provides a fun and entertaining lead-up to the main NBA All-Star Game, allowing fans to see their favorite celebrities showcase their basketball skills and compete against each other.