Key art for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on NBC

Key art for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on NBC

NBA All-Star Game 2026: New Format, How to Stream, and More

NBA All-Star weekend is getting a major makeover in 2026. Here are the details, rosters, and how to stream with Sling.

NBA All-Star Weekend is set for Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15. There are a number of changes for this year’s festivities, starting with the channel that will carry the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which is scheduled to begin at 5pm ET on Feb. 15. Here’s a look at the 2026 All-Star Weekend, and how to watch all the action with Sling.

How to Watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on NBC with Sling

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The 2026 NBA All-Star Game tips off Sunday, Feb. 15 at 5pm ET on NBC. You can watch NBC with Sling by subscribing to Sling Select, Sling Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue in the markets listed below:

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2026 NBA All-Star Game Roster and Format

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This year’s NBA All-Star Game will feature an all-new format. Inspired by the globalization of the league, the 2026 NBA All-star Game will see U.S. stars take on a group of All-Stars from around the world.

That’s not the only change. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be a round-robin tournament with three teams (two U.S. squads and one team of international players) squaring off in four 12-minute games. Following the three round-robin games, the two best teams will advance to the championship round (if all teams are tied 1-1, point differential will be used to determine who advances).

Here are the rosters for all three All-Star squads:

World Roster

Nikola Jokić, C, Denver Nuggets*

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder*-

Luka Dončić, G, Los Angeles Lakers*

Victor Wembanyama, F, San Antonio Spurs*

Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks^-

Karl-Anthony Towns, C, New York Knicks

Jamal Murray, G, Denver Nuggets

Pascal Siakam, F, Indiana Pacers

Deni Avdija, F, Portland Trail Blazers

Alperen Sengun, C, Houston Rockets#

USA Stars

Cade Cunningham, G, Detroit Pistons^

Tyrese Maxey, G, Philadelphia 76ers^

Scottie Barnes, F, Toronto Raptors

Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns

Jalen Duren, C, Detroit Pistons

Anthony Edwards, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

Chet Holmgren, C, Oklahoma City Thunder

Jalen Johnson, F, Atlanta Hawks

USA Stripes

Jaylen Brown, F, Boston Celtics^

Jalen Brunson, G, New York Knicks^

Donovan Mitchell, G, Cleveland Cavaliers

Norman Powell, G, Miami Heat

Stephen Curry, G, Golden State Warriors*-

Kevin Durant, F, Houston Rockets

LeBron James, F, Los Angeles Lakers

Kawhi Leonard, F, Los Angeles Clippers

Brandon Ingram, F, Toronto Raptors#

De’Aaron Fox, G, San Antonio Spurs#

*Western Conference Starter

^Eastern Conference Starter

-Out due to Injury

#Injury Replacement

According to the NBA, “Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson will lead the USA Stars and USA Stripes, respectively. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković of Serbia will lead Team World.”

NBA All-Star Weekend Events

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

NBA All-Star Weekend gets underway with the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7pm ET on ESPN. Follow this link for a full look at the roster.

NBA All-Star Saturday is scheduled to begin at 5pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 14, live on NBC. The fan-favorite events include the Shooting Stars, the 3-Point Contents, and the Dunk Contest. Here’s a closer look at each competition:

Shooting Stars

After an 11-year hiatus, the NBA is bringing back the Shooting Stars competition for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. Per the NBA, here’s the format:

“Shooting Stars will feature a two-round format, with all four teams competing in the first round and the top two advancing to the final round. Teams will compete one at a time and have 1:10 to score points while rotating through seven designated shooting locations around the court, with all three players on a team shooting at each spot in a set order. The team with the higher score in the final round will be crowned the champion.”

Per the NBA, here’s a look at the four teams:

Team All-Star: Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes and Oklahoma City Thunder forward-center Chet Holmgren, 2026 NBA All-Star Game teammates, are joined by three-time NBA All-Star Richard Hamilton.

Team Cameron: Three Duke University alums who starred at Cameron Indoor Stadium team up – 2026 NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks, Castrol Rising Star Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets and former 14-year NBA veteran Corey Maggette.

Team Harper: Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr. pairs up with his sons, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Boston Celtics guard-forward Ron Harper Jr.

Team Knicks: New York Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, both 2026 NBA All-Stars, compete with Allan Houston, who made two NBA All-Star teams with New York and now serves as its Vice President of Player Leadership & Development.

3-Point Contest

Five 2026 NBA All-Stars will be competing in the 3-Point Contest, which is the first event of All-Star Saturday. Here’s a full look at the eight-player field:

Slam Dunk Contest

The Slam Dunk Contest closes out the evening and it will crown a new champion, as the field features four first-time dunkers. Here’s who is competing in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest.

This year’s judging panel includes former Dunk Champions Dominique Wilkins, Dwight Howard, Brent Barry, and three-time Dunk Champion Nate Robinson.

Where is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?

This year’s NBA All-Star Game will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, the second-year arena that’s home to the L.A. Clippers.