NBA All-Star Weekend 2026: How to watch, full events schedule, where to stream free and more
Itβs time for NBA All-Star Weekend! The midseason exhibition tournament will be held this Sunday, Feb. 15, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. But before the big All-Star Championship Game, thereβs a star-studded celebrity game, the slam dunk contest and more fun NBA events for fans to enjoy. This yearβs All-Star game also features a new format, with three teams competing (USA Stars, USA Stripes, and World) in a round-robin style. Yahoo Sports broke down the new NBA All-Star competition format for you.
Most of the action will air across NBC and Peacock. Hereβs the full NBA All-Star Weekend schedule and everything you need to know to watch the game.
How to watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend:
Dates: Feb. 13-15
Location: Intuit Dome
TV channel: NBC, ESPN*
Streaming: Peacock
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star game?
The 2026 NBA All-Star Championship Game will be held this Sunday, Feb. 15. Leading up to the All-Star Game, NBA All-Star Weekend has a packed slate of events, including the 3-point contest, and slam dunk contest. NBA All-Star Weekend events run from Friday, Feb. 13 - Sunday, Feb. 15.
NBA All-Star Weekend schedule:
Friday, Feb. 13
Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Rising Stars Game 1 β Team Melo vs. Team Austin: 9 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Rising Stars Game 2 β Team Vince vs. Team T-Mac: 9:55 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Castrol Rising Stars Championship: 10:35 p.m. ET (Peacock)
NBA HBCU Classic (Hampton vs. North Carolina A&T): 11 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Saturday, Feb. 14
NBA All-Star Media Day presented by AT&T: 1:30 p.m. ET (NBA App, NBA TV)
Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference: 4 p.m. ET (NBA App, NBA TV)
NBA All-Star Saturday Night: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
State Farm 3-Point Contest: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Kia Shooting Stars: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
AT&T Slam Dunk Contest: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Sunday, Feb. 15
NBA G League Next Up Game: 2:30 p.m. ET (NBA App)
All-Star Game 1 β Stars vs. World: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
All-Star Game 2 β Stripes vs. Game 1 Winner: 5:55 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
All-Star Game 3 β Stripes vs. Game 1 Loser: 6:25 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
All-Star Championship: 7:10 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
What channel is the NBA All-Star game on?
The Majority of NBA All-Star Weekend events will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock. The exceptions to that rule are the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, which will air on ESPN, and the media events, which will air on NBA TV and stream in the NBA App.
How to watch the NBA All-Star game without cable:
More ways to watch NBA All-Star Weekend for free:
Who is playing in the NBA All-Star Game?
USA Stars
Head coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
USA Stripes
Head coach: Mitch Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors*
Brandon Ingram, Toronto Raptors
Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Norman Powell, Miami Heat
World
Head coach: Darko RajakoviΔ
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
Luka DonΔiΔ, Los Angeles Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder*
Nikola JokiΔ, Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
Alperen ΕengΓΌn, Houston Rockets
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
"*" denotes unable to play because of injury
Who is participating in the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest?
Keshad Johnson, Miami Heat
Jase Richardson, Orlando Magic
Carter Bryant, San Antonio Spurs
Jaxson Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers
Who is playing in the NBA All-Star 3-point contest?
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Kon Kneuppel, Charlotte Hornets
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks
Norman Powell, Miami Heat