To energize the event, Adam Silver has decided on a U.S. versus World tournament for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Prior to that, All-Star Saturday Night will feature entertainment fans will enjoy.
The dunk contest has been lacking lately, and the participants don't quite generate much excitement.
The State Farm 3-Point Contest includes five talented 2026 NBA All-Stars: Devin Booker, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, and Norman Powell. This year’s event is more competitive with the debut appearances of Kon Knueppel, Maxey, Murray, and Bobby Portis.
In the Shooting Stars contest, four teams, each with three players—comprising NBA athletes and legends—compete in a shooting challenge. These teams are linked through the NBA, schools, and family connections.
Below is an overview of the main All-Star events and the participants involved.
NBA All-Star Weekend schedule, live stream 2026
Events throughout NBA All-Star Weekend will air live on NBC and can also be streamed on Peacock.
Peacock’s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf, and more.
The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will broadcast on ESPN on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream it on the ESPN app.
2026 NBA All-Star schedule
Date Event Time (EST) Channel/Streaming
Fri, Feb. 13 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 7 p.m. ESPN, ESPN app
- NBA Rising Stars Game 9 p.m. Peacock
- NBA HBCU Classic 11 p.m. Peacock
Sat, Feb. 15 All-Star Media Day 1:30 p.m. NBA TV
- All-Star Saturday Night 8 p.m. NBC, Peacock
Sun, Feb. 16 NBA All-Star Game 5 p.m. NBC, Peacock
NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants 2026
The AT&T Slam Dunk debuts with four players in a two-round contest judged on dunk scores. In round one, all try two dunks; the top two advance. The finalists then attempt two more dunks, and the higher score wins.
Here are the participants in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest:
Player Team
Carter Bryant SAS
Keshad Johnson MIA
Jaxson Hayes LAL
Jase Richardson ORL
NBA 3-Point Contest participants 2026
The State Farm 3-Point Contest features five skilled 2026 NBA All-Stars: Devin Booker, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, and Norman Powell.
It’s also notable to see two former winners competing again, including Booker, the 2018 champion, and two-time titleholder Damian Lillard, victorious in 2023 and 2024. Lillard has an opportunity to tie the record of three titles, held by legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges.
This year’s event is further exciting with four debutants: Kon Knueppel, Maxey, Murray, and Bobby Portis.
Additionally, it is significant that Knueppel could become the first rookie to win this prestigious contest.
Here is a list of all eight players participating in this year's 3-Point Contest:
Player Team
Devin Booker Suns
Kon Knueppel Hornets
Damian Lillard Trail Blazers
Tyrese Maxey 76ers
Donovan Mitchell Cavs
Jamal Murray Nuggets
Bobby Portis Bucks
Norman Powell Heat
NBA Shooting Stars participants 2026
Shooting Stars uses a two-round format: all four teams compete in the first round, with the top two advancing to the final. Teams compete individually, having 1:10 to score at seven spots, with three players taking shots in order. The higher score wins.
Four teams of three, including NBA players and legends, compete, with connections to the NBA, their schools, and families.
Team All-Star:
Player Team
Chet Holmgren OKC
Scottie Barnes TOR
Richard Hamilton N/A
Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes and Oklahoma City Thunder forward-center Chet Holmgren, both set to be teammates in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, are also joined by the wonderful three-time NBA All-Star Richard Hamilton.
Team Cameron:
Player Team
Jalen Johnson ATL
Kon Knueppel CHA
Corey Maggette N/A
Three Duke alumni well-known at Cameron Indoor Stadium unite: 2026 NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks, Castrol Rising Star Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, and ex-14-year NBA player Corey Maggette.
Team Harper:
Player Team
Dylan Harper SAS
Ron Harper Jr BOS
Ron Harper Sr. N/A
Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr. teams up with his sons, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Boston Celtics guard-forward Ron Harper Jr.
Team Knicks:
Player Team
Jalen Brunson NYK
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK
Allan Houston N/A
Teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, both 2026 NBA All-Stars, face Allan Houston, a former two-time NBA All-Star and now Vice President of Player Leadership & Development for the Knicks.
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