NBA All-Star Weekend 2026: What to Expect
The NBA All-Star Weekend is a yearly highlight for basketball fans. The 2026 event promises to be exciting, with a mix of classic competitions and fresh formats. Beyond the All-Star Game, fans eagerly await the slam dunk and 3-point contests.
3-Point Contest Preview
This year’s 3-point contest is set to feature some of the league’s best shooters. Notable participants include Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, and Bobby Portis Jr. A particularly interesting addition is Damian Lillard, a two-time winner, even though he’s been sidelined with an Achilles injury for much of the season.
How to Watch
The 3-point contest will be broadcast on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock.
- Date: February 14
- Time: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
- Location: Intuit Dome
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
All-Star Saturday Night
The 3-Point Contest is a key part of All-Star Saturday Night. The event, which also includes the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest and the Kia Shooting Stars competition, tips off on Saturday, February 14, at 5 p.m. ET.
Who’s Competing in the 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
NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule
Here’s a look at the full schedule of events:
Friday, Feb. 13
- Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Rising Stars Game 1 – Team Melo vs. Team Austin: 9 p.m. ET (Peacock)
- Rising Stars Game 2 – 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 – Stars vs. World: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
- All-Star Game 2 – Stripes vs. Game 1 Winner: 5:55 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
- All-Star Game 3 – Stripes vs. Game 1 Loser: 6:25 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
- All-Star Championship: 7:10 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Who’s Playing in the All-Star Game?
The All-Star Game will feature a USA Stars team, a USA Stripes team, and a World team. Here are some of the players:
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 Rajaković
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
- Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder*
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
- Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
- Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
- Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets
- Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
(* denotes unable to play because of injury)
Slam Dunk Contest Participants
- Keshad Johnson, Miami Heat
- Jase Richardson, Orlando Magic
- Carter Bryant, San Antonio Spurs
- Jaxson Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is packed with events that will surely entertain basketball fans of all ages.
