NBA All-Star 2026 Heads to Los Angeles

New tournament format and state-of-the-art Intuit Dome set the stage for a thrilling 75th anniversary celebration

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The 75th NBA All-Star Game is headed to Los Angeles on February 15, 2026, marking the city's record seventh time hosting the event. This year's festivities will take place at the brand-new Intuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers, and will feature a significant format change - a mini-tournament with three teams: Team World, Team Stars (U.S.-born players), and Team Stripes (U.S.-born players). The weekend kicks off on February 13th with the All-Star Celebrity Game and NBA HBCU Classic, followed by the Castrol Rising Stars tournament. Traditional skills competitions like the 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest will be held on Saturday, February 14th, before the main event on Sunday.

Why it matters

Los Angeles' record-setting seventh time hosting the NBA All-Star Game underscores the city's status as a premier basketball destination. The new tournament format aims to increase competitiveness and excitement, while the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome promises to deliver a world-class showcase of the sport. The event also highlights the league's continued efforts to celebrate its history and engage diverse audiences through events like the HBCU Classic.

The details

The 75th NBA All-Star Game will feature a new tournament format, with three teams competing: Team World, Team Stars (U.S.-born players), and Team Stripes (U.S.-born players). Each game will be 12 minutes long, culminating in a championship game. The festivities kick off on February 13th with the All-Star Celebrity Game at the Kia Forum and the NBA HBCU Classic. The Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament, showcasing the league's youngest talent, will be held simultaneously at the Intuit Dome. On Saturday, February 14th, the traditional skills competitions will take place, including the State Farm 3-Point Contest, the Kia Shooting Stars, and the Slam Dunk Contest.

  • The 75th NBA All-Star Game will be held on February 15, 2026.
  • All-Star Weekend begins on Friday, February 13th, with the Celebrity Game and Rising Stars events.
  • The skills competitions will take place on Saturday, February 14th.

The players

Intuit Dome

The brand-new home of the LA Clippers, designed to provide a unique and innovative basketball experience. The Intuit Dome was completed in 2024 and will host the 75th NBA All-Star Game.

Adam Silver

The NBA Commissioner, who highlighted the Intuit Dome's potential to deliver a world-class showcase of the sport.

Team World

The international team featuring players like Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama.

Team Stars

The U.S.-born player team including Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Scottie Barnes, and Devin Booker.

Team Stripes

The other U.S.-born player team with players like Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and LeBron James.

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What they’re saying

“The choice of the Intuit Dome as the host venue is significant. Completed in 2024, the arena is designed to provide a unique and innovative basketball experience.”

— Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The tournament schedule is as follows: Team Stars vs. Team World, followed by Team Stripes vs. the winner of the first game, then Team Stripes vs. the loser of the first game, and finally, the championship game.

The takeaway

The 75th NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles promises to be a thrilling celebration of the league's history and a showcase of the sport's global appeal. The new tournament format and state-of-the-art Intuit Dome will deliver an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike.