The 2026 NBA All-Star games are all set to take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Sunday. This year, the league is bringing in a brand new format that will see the top players in the league compete against each other. It will be a thrilling experience for fans as three teams will participate in the All-Star weekend, playing in a Robin Round system. Two teams will feature players from the United States, while one team will showcase international players.
The roster for the 2026 NBA All-Star game is filled with star-studded names. The U.S. Stripes team includes players like Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Ingram, and De’Aaron Fox. On the other hand, the U.S. Stars team boasts talents like Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, and Tyrese Maxey. Team World will be represented by players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Deni Avdija, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Alperen Sengun, Pascal Siakam, Karl Anthony-Towns, Victor Wembanyama, and Norman Powell.
The schedule for the 2026 NBA All-Star games is as follows:
– Game 1: Team World vs. U.S. Stars at 5:00 p.m. ET
– Game 2: U.S. Stripes vs. Game 1 winner at 5:55 p.m. ET
– Game 3: U.S. Stripes vs. Game 1 loser at 6:25 p.m. ET
– Championship game: TBD vs. TBD at 7:10 p.m. ET
In case all teams are tied at 1-1, the point differential will be used as a tiebreaker. Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković will lead Team World, while Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Spurs coach Mitch Johnson will coach the Stars and Stripes, respectively.
Notable players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are confirmed to be on the bench during the All-Star game, with Alperen Sengun, De’Aaron Fox, and Brandon Ingram named as injury replacements.
Before the All-Star games, two events will take place. The NBA Legends Awards will kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET, followed by the NBA G-League Next Up Game at 2:30 p.m. ET.
To catch all the action of the 2026 NBA All-Star games, fans can tune in to NBC and Peacock for live broadcasts. Subscribers to the NBA League Pass can also watch the games on the NBA app, while some regions will have the game streamed on YouTube.
The stage is set for an exciting and competitive All-Star weekend, showcasing the best of the best in the NBA. Get ready to witness some incredible basketball talent on display in this highly anticipated event.
