The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is almost ready to tip off, bringing together the league’s biggest stars for one of basketball’s most anticipated weekends. This year’s event introduces a USA vs. World format, replacing the traditional East vs. West matchup with a fast-paced, round-robin tournament designed to add real competition to All-Star Sunday.
Below is your complete NBA All-Star Game watch guide, including how to watch live, the full All-Star Weekend schedule, game format, TV channels, rosters and FAQs so you don’t miss a moment of the action.
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WHEN IS THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME?
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game tips off on Sunday, February 15, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. This marks the first NBA All-Star Game ever held at the Intuit Dome.
- Start time: 5 p.m. ET
- All-Star Weekend dates: February 13–15, 2026
WHAT CHANNEL IS THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME ON?
NBA All-Star Weekend will air across multiple networks:
The NBA All-Star Game itself will air exclusively on NBC and stream live on Peacock, both available through DIRECTV.
WHAT IS THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME FORMAT?
The NBA continues its push for a more competitive All-Star experience with a USA vs. World round-robin tournament, building on last year’s mini-tournament format.
How the 2026 NBA All-Star Game Works
- Three teams total:
- Two USA teams: Stars (younger players) and Stripes (veterans)
- One World team featuring international All-Stars
- Each team plays two 12-minute games
- Top two teams advance to the championship game
- Tiebreaker: Point differential
Round-Robin Matchups
- Game 1: USA Stars vs. World
- Game 2: USA Stripes vs. Game 1 Winner
- Game 3: USA Stripes vs. Game 1 Loser
NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND SCHEDULE (2026)
Here’s the full schedule for NBA All-Star Weekend 2026:
Friday, February 13
Friday’s All-Star events will air on Peacock.
- Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: 7 p.m. ET – ESPN
- Rising Stars G1: Team Melo vs. Team Austin: 9 p.m. ET – Peacock
- Rising Stars G2: 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 presented by AT&T: Hampton University vs. North Carolina A&T State University: 11 p.m. ET – Peacock
Saturday, February 14
Saturday’s All-Star events will air on NBA TV, Peacock and NBC.
- NBA All-Star Media Day presented by AT&T: 1:30 p.m. ET – NBA TV & NBA app
- Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference: 4 p.m. ET – NBA TV & NBA app
- NBA All-Star Saturday: 5 p.m. ET – NBC & Peacock
- State Farm 3-Point Contest
- Kia Shooting Stars
- AT&T Slam Dunk
Sunday, February 15
Sunday’s All-Star events will air on the NBA app, Peacock and NBC.
- NBA G League Next Up Game: 2:30 p.m. ET – NBA app
- All-Star Round-Robin Tournament:
- All-Star Game 1: Stars vs. World: 5 p.m. ET – NBC & Peacock
- All-Star Game 2: Stripes vs. G1 Winner: 5:55 p.m. ET – NBC & Peacock
- All-Star Game 3: Stripes vs. G1 Loser: 6:25 p.m. ET – NBC & Peacock
- NBA All-Star Championship: 7:10 p.m. ET – NBC & Peacock
WHO’S PLAYING IN THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME?
Here’s a look at each of the three rosters for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game tournament:
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)
Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons
Team USA Stripes
- Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
- Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers)
- Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
Coach: Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs
Team World
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers)
- Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
- Alperen Şengün (Houston Rockets)
- Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)
- Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
Coach: Darko Rajaković, Toronto Raptors
HOW ARE NBA ALL-STAR PLAYERS SELECTED?
NBA All-Star starters are chosen using a weighted voting system:
- Fans: 50%
- Current NBA players: 25%
- Media panel: 25%
The 14 reserve players are selected separately and are voted on exclusively by the league’s 30 head coaches, ensuring coaches have a direct role in filling out each All-Star roster.
Stream NBA All-Star Weekend on DIRECTV
Watch all the All-Star action live with DIRECTV on from February 13-15.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star game?
The annual NBA All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, February 15 at 5 p.m. ET.
What channel is the NBA All-Star game on?
Fans can watch the All-Star game live on NBC and Peacock.
What is the format for the NBA All-Star Game in 2026?
This year’s NBA All-Star Game will feature a three-team, U.S. vs. World round-robin tournament followed by a fourth, All-Star Championship game.
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