The 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the 75th edition of the showcase event, took place on Sunday, 15 February at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers. The weekend featured a new USA vs. World round-robin tournament format, with USA Stars defeating USA Stripes 47-21 in the championship game. Anthony Edwards was named MVP after scoring 32 points across three tournament games. All-Star Weekend events ran from 13 to 15 February.
What to Expect
The 2026 All-Star Game introduced a revamped three-team round-robin format. Twenty-four All-Stars were divided into three squads: USA Stars (younger American players), USA Stripes (veteran American players), and Team World (international players). Each team played at least two 12-minute games in a mini-tournament, with the top two advancing to the final. The format was designed to inject more competitiveness into the exhibition, and it delivered, with notably more intensity than the traditional East vs. West games of previous years.
USA Stars, coached by Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, featured the likes of Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, and Tyrese Maxey. USA Stripes, led by San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson, boasted veterans including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard, who scored 31 points in the semi-final against Team World. Team World, coached by Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, showcased international talent including Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
All-Star Weekend also included the Rising Stars game on Friday, 13 February, and Saturday Night events on 14 February featuring the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Challenge, and AT&T Slam Dunk contest, all held at the Intuit Dome.
How to Watch
In the United States, the 2026 All-Star Game and weekend events were broadcast on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Coverage of the championship game began at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. Cord-cutters could access coverage via DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports carried live coverage of All-Star Weekend. In Canada, Sportsnet broadcast the Sunday All-Star Game, while TSN covered the Friday and Saturday events. NBA League Pass provided international access across most other territories.
Venue and Tickets
The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California opened in 2024 as the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. The arena has a capacity of approximately 18,000 and features a striking design with the “Halo Board”, claimed to be the largest double-sided LED screen in any arena worldwide. All-Star Weekend tickets were available through Ticketmaster and NBA Experiences, with packages ranging from single-session passes to full-weekend hospitality options. The venue is located near Los Angeles International Airport, making it accessible for both domestic and international visitors.