NBA All-Star 2026 Kicks Off in Los Angeles

Live updates, highlights, and results from the league's annual showcase event

Feb. 14, 2026 at 2:15am

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The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived in Los Angeles, with festivities taking place throughout the city. The league's best players will come together for the 75th annual NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. This year's event will feature a unique round-robin tournament format with two teams of U.S. players facing off against one World team. The weekend kicks off on Friday with the celebrity game, Rising Stars challenge, and HBCU Classic, followed by the 3-point and slam dunk contests, as well as the return of the Shooting Stars competition on Saturday night.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the league's marquee events, showcasing the top talent in the sport and providing a platform for the league to celebrate its history and engage with fans. This year's event holds added significance as it marks the 75th anniversary of the All-Star Game, making it a special milestone for the league.

The details

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will feature a variety of events over the course of three days. On Friday, the festivities will kick off with the celebrity game at the Kia Forum, followed by the Rising Stars challenge and the HBCU Classic between Hampton and North Carolina A&T's men's basketball teams at Intuit Dome. Saturday night will see the return of the 3-point and slam dunk contests, as well as the Shooting Stars competition featuring four NBA alums. The main event, the NBA All-Star Game, will take place on Sunday at Intuit Dome, with a unique round-robin tournament format pitting two teams of U.S. players against one World team.

  • The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend takes place from February 13-15, 2026.
  • The NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • The 3-point and slam dunk contests, as well as the Shooting Stars competition, will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The celebrity game, Rising Stars challenge, and HBCU Classic will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Intuit Dome

The home arena of the Los Angeles Clippers, which will host the NBA All-Star Game and several other events during the weekend.

Kia Forum

The venue that will host the celebrity game as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities.

Hampton University

One of the two HBCU men's basketball teams that will compete in the HBCU Classic during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

North Carolina A&T State University

The other HBCU men's basketball team that will compete in the HBCU Classic during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Richard Hamilton, Allan Houston, Corey Maggette, and Ron Harper Sr.

NBA alums who will participate in the Shooting Stars competition as part of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night events.

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What’s next

The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 15th will be the main event of the weekend, with the two teams of U.S. players facing off against the World team in a round-robin tournament format.

The takeaway

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles promises to be a celebration of the league's rich history and showcase the top talent in the sport. The unique tournament format for the All-Star Game, along with the return of fan-favorite events like the 3-point and slam dunk contests, will make this year's festivities a must-watch for basketball fans.