2026 NBA All‑Star Weekend: Stars, Celebrities, Contests & New USA vs. World Format

Inglewood, CA — February 13–15, 2026:
The NBA All‑Star Weekend 2026 is officially underway at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, delivering fan‑favorite spectacles including the NBA Celebrity All‑Star Game, State Farm 3‑Point Contest, and the 75th NBA All‑Star Game with its innovative USA vs. World round‑robin format.

Celebrity All‑Star Game Kicks Off the Weekend

The Ruffles NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game tipped off Friday night, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Forum — featuring a star‑studded roster of entertainers, athletes and personalities. Team Giannis, led by back‑to‑back MVP Rome Flynn, defeated Team Anthony in a high‑energy matchup that delighted fans ahead of the main All‑Star Weekend action.

Full All‑Star Weekend Schedule (Feb. 13–15)

Friday, Feb. 13
• Celebrity All‑Star Game — 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Rising Stars Challenge — 9 p.m. ET (Peacock)
• Castrol Rising Stars Championship — ~10:35 p.m. ET (Peacock)
• NBA HBCU Classic — 11 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Saturday, Feb. 14 — All‑Star Saturday Night
• NBA All‑Star Media Day — 1:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV/NBA App)
• Commissioner Adam Silver Press Conference — 4 p.m. ET
• State Farm 3‑Point Contest — 5 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Kia Shooting Stars — 5 p.m. ET
• AT&T Slam Dunk Contest — 5 p.m. ET

Sunday, Feb. 15 — All‑Star Game
• NBA G League Next Up — 2:30 p.m. ET
• All‑Star Game Round Robin Start — 5 p.m. ET
• All‑Star Championship — ~7:10 p.m. ET

Where to Watch

Most of the All‑Star Weekend action — including the NBA All‑Star Game, 3‑Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest and more — is available on NBC or Peacock, with the Celebrity Game airing on ESPN and select Rising Stars matchups exclusively on Peacock.

State Farm 3‑Point Contest Field

The 2026 3‑Point Contest — part of All‑Star Saturday — features a deep and exciting lineup of sharpshooters:

Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets)

This year’s contest opens NBA All‑Star Saturday Night and will be broadcast live at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

NBA All‑Star Game: New USA vs. World Format

The 75th NBA All‑Star Game returns on Sunday, Feb. 15 with a USA vs. WORLD round‑robin format — a departure from the traditional East vs. West setup. Three teams (two U.S. rosters and one World team) will each play multiple short games, culminating in a championship matchup later in the evening.

The redesigned format is intended to heighten competition and global appeal, showcasing top NBA stars in a fresh mini‑tournament structure that continues throughout the afternoon and evening on NBC and Peacock.

Celebrity & Entertainment Highlights

Beyond basketball, the weekend features performances and fan‑oriented attractions, including headline musical acts and live entertainment around the arena, enhancing the All‑Star atmosphere across Los Angeles.

Why This Matters

The 2026 NBA All‑Star Weekend blends competitive basketball with pop‑culture energy — from the Celebrity All‑Star Game and 3‑Point Contest to the revamped USA vs. World All‑Star Game format — providing fans with a dynamic midseason celebration of the sport.

Here are the confirmed player rosters for the 2026 NBA All‑Star Game with the new USA vs. World round‑robin format, plus the Celebrity Game roster and the State Farm 3‑Point Contest participants:

2026 NBA All‑Star Game Rosters — USA vs. World Format

The 75th NBA All‑Star Game (Feb 15, 2026) in Inglewood, California features three teams competing in a round‑robin tournament: USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World. The rosters below reflect the final selections as confirmed by league announcements and coverage:

🇺🇸 USA Stars

Head Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff

Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons)
Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
A youthful, high‑energy squad built around scoring and athleticism.

🇺🇸 USA Stripes

Head Coach: Mitch Johnson

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors)*
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
📌 A veteran‑laden roster blending experience and star power. (*Ingram and others served as injury replacements in some reports.)

Team World

Head Coach: Darko Rajaković

Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)
Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
Karl‑Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)
Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers)
Norman Powell/Jam Murray (depending on roster finalization)
📌 A deep international squad showcasing the NBA’s global stars.

The three teams will each play in a round‑robin series of 12‑minute games, culminating in a championship game between the top two.

2026 NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game Roster

The Celebrity All‑Star Game (Friday, Feb 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN) features entertainers, athletes, influencers and personalities mingling with sports figures:

Team Antetokounmpo

Coaches: Giannis Antetokounmpo & family, Mookie Betts
Stars include:

Rome Flynn (MVP)
Shams Charania
Jeremy Lin
Tacko Fall
Amon‑Ra St. Brown
Dylan Wang
Rapper GloRilla
Others

Team Anderson

Coaches: Anthony Anderson & crew
Players include:

Simu Liu
Andre De Grasse
Mustard (producer)
Jason Williams
Keenan Allen
Rapper Badshah
…and more celebrities mixing sport and entertainment.

Rome Flynn repeated as MVP, leading Team Antetokounmpo to a 65‑58 victory.

State Farm 3‑Point Contest Participants

One of the headliners of All‑Star Saturday (Feb 14, 5 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) is the State Farm 3‑Point Contest. Confirmed participants are:

Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets)
Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)

A mix of sharpshooters including veterans and first‑time All‑Star competitors.

All‑Star Weekend Highlights

Fri, Feb 13 — Celebrity All‑Star Game (ESPN) & Rising Stars Challenge (Peacock)
Sat, Feb 14 — 3‑Point Contest (5 pm ET), Slam Dunk Contest & Shooting Stars
Sun, Feb 15 — USA vs. World All‑Star Round‑Robin & Championship Game (NBC/Peacock)