NBA All-Star Weekend 2026: New USA vs. World Format Debuts in Los Angeles

November 18, 2025
NBA All-Star Weekend 2026: New USA vs. World Format Debuts in Los Angeles
  • The NBA All-Star Weekend 2026 will take place in Los Angeles from February 12–15, with events spread across the Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, and Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring fan engagements and performances at more than 40 interactive venues.

  • A new USA vs. World format replaces East vs. West, expanding to eleven teams and 24 All-Star rosters (12 per side), with starter lineups determined by fan voting (50%), players (25%), and media (25%), and reserves selected by league coaches.

  • rosters will be drafted under the new format with announcements to come, and commissioner Adam Silver may balance rosters if the U.S. vs. International balance falls short (aiming for 16 U.S. and 8 international).

  • Past rosters featured stars like James Harden, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Anthony Davis, and the 2026 format is expected to spark new rivalries and heightened excitement.

  • The Los Angeles Convention Center will host a large NBA crossover experience with more than 100 performances from athletes and cultural figures, plus live music, while the G League Park will host the NBA G League 3-point and dunk contests and a special “Next Game.” event.

  • On Saturday, the schedule centers at the Intuit Dome with the Kia Skills Challenge, the Starry 3-Point Contest, and the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, leading up to the main event on Sunday, February 15—the 75th NBA All-Star Game.

  • Friday, February 13 features the Rising Stars game at the Intuit Dome, followed by the NBA All-Star Game at the Kia Forum and the fifth annual NBA HBCU Classic at the same venue.

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