NBA All-Star Weekend Kicks Off in Los Angeles

Event schedules, TV channels, and who is participating in the festivities

Feb. 13, 2026 at 2:47am

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The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is underway in Los Angeles, with events taking place at the Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, and Los Angeles Convention Center from February 12-15. The festivities include the Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the main NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Several players from the Phoenix Suns, including Devin Booker, are participating in various events throughout the weekend.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the league's marquee events, showcasing the top talent in the NBA and providing entertainment for basketball fans. The event also serves as a platform for the league to highlight its initiatives and engage with fans through various activations and experiences.

The details

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend features a variety of events, including the Creator Court 3-on-3 tournament on Thursday, the Celebrity Game on Friday, the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, the 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, and the main NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Several Suns players are participating, including Devin Booker in the 3-Point Contest, Suns owner Mat Ishbia in the Celebrity Game, and Damion Baugh of the Suns' G League affiliate team in the G League Next Up Game.

  • The NBA All-Star Weekend events run from February 12-15, 2026.
  • The Creator Court 3-on-3 tournament is on Thursday, February 12 at 8:30 p.m. MST.
  • The Celebrity Game is on Friday, February 13 at 5 p.m. MST.
  • The Rising Stars Challenge is on Friday, February 13 with games at 7 p.m., 7:55 p.m., and the championship at 9:35 p.m. MST.
  • The 3-Point Contest is on Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. MST.

The players

Devin Booker

A Phoenix Suns player who will participate in the 3-Point Contest on Saturday.

Mat Ishbia

The owner of the Phoenix Suns, who will play in the Celebrity Game on Friday.

Damion Baugh

A guard for the Phoenix Suns' G League affiliate team, the Valley Suns, who is selected for the G League Next Up Game on Sunday.

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What they’re saying

“The NBA All-Star Weekend is always a highlight of the season, and this year's event in Los Angeles is sure to be an exciting showcase of the league's top talent.”

— Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns Player

“I'm thrilled to be participating in the Celebrity Game and representing the Suns organization. It's going to be a fun-filled weekend for basketball fans.”

— Mat Ishbia, Phoenix Suns Owner

What’s next

The main NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, February 15 at 3 p.m. MST, with the Suns' Devin Booker participating.

The takeaway

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles promises to be an exciting showcase of the league's top talent, with several Suns players and personnel participating in various events throughout the festivities.