The basketball world is turning its eyes to Inglewood, California, for one of the most anticipated events on the sports calendar. The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take over the Los Angeles area, bringing the league’s biggest superstars, celebrities, and rising talent to the newly minted Intuit Dome and the historic Kia Forum.
If you are planning to tune in or attend, here is everything you need to know about the dates, times, venues, and TV schedule for the festivities.
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
The 75th NBA All-Star Game will tip off on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
This year’s main event will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, the state-of-the-art home of the LA Clippers. This marks a historic return of the All-Star festivities to the Los Angeles metro area, promising a tech-forward fan experience unlike any before it.
2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Events Schedule
The action spans three days, starting from Friday the 13th through Sunday the 15th. Below is the breakdown of the major events.
Friday, Feb. 13: Kickoff & Rising Stars
The weekend officially begins on Friday night with a showcase of culture, celebrity, and young talent.
- HBCU Classic: The night opens with the NBA HBCU Classic, highlighting the best talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Kia Forum
- TV/Stream: Peacock
- NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Actors, musicians, and former athletes take the court for this fan-favorite exhibition.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Kia Forum
- TV/Stream: ESPN
- Rising Stars Game: The night concludes with the league’s brightest rookies, sophomores, and G-League standouts competing in the Rising Stars challenge.
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Intuit Dome
- TV/Stream: Peacock
Saturday, Feb. 14: All-Star Saturday Night
Saturday is dedicated to skills and spectacle. The day kicks off with NBA All-Star Media Day on NBA TV, giving fans a closer look at the players.
The main event, All-Star Saturday Night, features the league’s most exciting individual competitions, including the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest.
- Event Start: 5:00 p.m. ET (Coverage begins)
- Venue: Intuit Dome
- TV/Stream: NBC and Peacock
Sunday, Feb. 15: The 75th NBA All-Star Game
The weekend culminates with the main event featuring the absolute best players in the world.
- Game: 2026 NBA All-Star Game
- Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Intuit Dome
- TV/Stream: NBC and Peacock
How to Watch NBA All-Star 2026
Broadcasting rights for the 2026 All-Star Weekend are split between major networks. NBC and Peacock will serve as the primary home for the weekend’s marquee events, including Saturday Night’s contests and Sunday’s All-Star Game. ESPN will carry the Celebrity Game on Friday night.
For cord-cutters, Peacock is the essential streaming service for this year’s coverage, offering live streams of the HBCU Classic, Rising Stars, All-Star Saturday Night, and the All-Star Game itself.
Whether you are watching for the high-flying dunks on Saturday or the star-studded matchup on Sunday, the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Inglewood promises to be an unforgettable showcase of basketball excellence.