A New Era for the NBA All-Star Game

The 75th NBA All-Star Game is set to revolutionize the traditional format, introducing a three-team, four-game tournament featuring the USA Stars, USA Stripes, and World Teams. This innovative approach, explained by Carmelo Anthony, promises a fresh and exciting spectacle for basketball fans.

Tournament Format Explained

The competition will unfold as a round-robin mini-tournament, with each team facing off in four 12-minute games. The matchups are structured as follows:

• Game 1: World vs. USA Stars
• Game 2: Winning team of Game 1 vs. USA Stripes
• Game 3: Losing team of Game 1 vs. USA Stripes
• Game 4: Championship game between the top two teams

In the event of a three-way tie after the round-robin games, the tiebreaker will be point differential across each team’s two games.

Team Rosters and Key Players

The USA Stars and USA Stripes are comprised of American players, divided based on age, with the younger group on the Stars and the older on the Stripes. Team World features the league’s international stars.

The USA Stripes boast established veterans like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, while the USA Stars are led by rising talents such as Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards. Team World presents a formidable international roster including Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

When and Where to Watch

The NBA All-Star Weekend 2026 takes place from February 13-15, 2026, culminating in the All-Star Game on Sunday, February 15th, at 5:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and broadcast live on NBC, and Peacock.

Schedule Details

• Game 1: World vs. USA Stars (5:00 PM ET)
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 vs. USA Stripes (5:55 PM ET)
• Game 3: Loser of Game 1 vs. USA Stripes (6:25 PM ET)
• Game 4: All-Star Championship (7:10 PM ET)

Coaching Staff

J.B. Bickerstaff will coach the USA Stars, while Mitch Johnson will lead the USA Stripes.

FAQ

• What is the new format for the 2026 All-Star Game? A round-robin tournament between USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World.
• Where is the 2026 All-Star Game being held? At the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
• When is the 2026 All-Star Game? Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
• Where can I watch the game? On NBC and Peacock.