2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule (U.S. Eastern Time)

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend runs from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2026.

All times listed below are Eastern Time (ET).

🔹 Friday, February 13, 2026

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
🕖 7:00 PM ET

A fun opening event that blends sports, music, entertainment, and celebrity culture. While it’s lighthearted, it officially kicks off the All-Star atmosphere and draws major viewership.

NBA Rising Stars Challenge
🕘 9:00 PM ET

This event features the league’s top rookies and sophomores competing in a high-energy showcase. Many of today’s superstars first made their All-Star impact on this very stage.

🔹 Saturday, February 14, 2026

All-Star Media Day
🕐 Afternoon coverage (NBA TV)

Players meet the media, take photos, and preview the main event. It’s often where bold predictions and viral soundbites begin.

NBA All-Star Saturday Night
🕔 5:00 PM ET

Saturday night remains one of the most anticipated nights in basketball, featuring three signature events:

Skills Challenge

3-Point Contest

Slam Dunk Contest

The 3-Point Contest continues to be one of the highest-rated events of the weekend, especially with elite shooters in the field. The Dunk Contest, meanwhile, always carries the potential for unforgettable moments.

🔹 Sunday, February 15, 2026 — All-Star Game Day

G League Up Next Game
🕒 3:00 PM ET

A platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills on a national stage before the main event.

2026 NBA All-Star Game
🕔 5:00 PM ET
(2:00 PM Pacific Time)

This is the main event — featuring the league’s biggest stars competing under the new tournament-style format.

📺 How to Watch (U.S. Broadcast Information)

Fans in the United States can watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend across multiple platforms:

NBC – All-Star Saturday Night & All-Star Game

Peacock – Live streaming of All-Star Saturday Night & All-Star Game

ESPN – Celebrity Game coverage

NBA TV – Media Day and G League events

Streaming is also available via official network apps and participating TV providers.

🆕 2026 All-Star Game Format (Three-Team Tournament)

The 2026 edition introduces a new format built to increase competitiveness and global intrigue.

Instead of East vs. West, the league will feature three teams:

    Team USA Stars

    Team USA Stripes

    World Team (International)

🔹 How the Tournament Works

The three teams play in a round-robin mini tournament.

Each team faces the other two in shorter, high-intensity matchups.

The top two teams advance to a championship final.

The winner of that final game earns All-Star honors.

The structure is designed to create urgency and eliminate long stretches of low-intensity play often associated with traditional All-Star games.

⭐ Official 2026 NBA All-Star Rosters

Here are the confirmed rosters heading into the event.

🔹 Team USA Stars

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)

This team represents the rising core of American basketball. Anthony Edwards headlines as one of the league’s most dynamic scorers. Devin Booker provides elite shot creation. Cade Cunningham brings size and control at the guard spot, while Chet Holmgren adds unique defensive length and floor spacing.

Tyrese Maxey’s speed, Scottie Barnes’ versatility, and Jalen Duren’s interior presence make this one of the most athletic rosters of the weekend.

🔹 Team USA Stripes

LeBron James (LA Lakers) – Record 22 consecutive All-Star appearances
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) – Injured, unavailable
Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors) – Replacement for Stephen Curry
Jalen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) – Appointed replacement by Commissioner Adam Silver
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)

Team USA Stripes blends legacy and elite production. LeBron James extends his historic All-Star streak to 22 consecutive appearances. Kevin Durant continues to represent scoring excellence.

Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell bring backcourt leadership. Jalen Brown maintains two-way dominance. Stephen Curry’s injury absence is significant, but Brandon Ingram steps in as a capable scorer. Kawhi Leonard adds championship experience and defensive impact.

🔹 World Team (International)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks – Greece) – Injured, unavailable
Luka Dončić (LA Lakers – Slovenia)
Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets – Serbia)
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs – France)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder – Canada) – Injured, unavailable
Alperen Şengün (Houston Rockets – Türkiye) – Replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks – Dominican Republic)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets – Canada)
Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers – Cameroon)
Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers – Israel)

The World Team continues to reflect the NBA’s international dominance. Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić headline as perennial MVP-level players. Victor Wembanyama adds generational intrigue.

Even without Giannis and Shai due to injury, the roster remains stacked with elite talent capable of challenging either U.S. squad.

Why This All-Star Game Matters

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game represents more than a midseason break. It highlights:

The evolution of the league’s competitive format

The balance between American stars and international dominance

The transition from legendary veterans to emerging superstars

With U.S. broadcast coverage beginning at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 15, 2026, fans nationwide will have front-row access to one of the most innovative All-Star formats in league history.

The schedule is set.
The rosters are confirmed.
And All-Star Weekend — in U.S. time — is officially ready to tip off.