The world of music, acting, influencing, and sports will come as one as they get ready to steal the show in the 75th NBA All-Star Weekend.The city of Los Angeles prepares to host that one event that consistently bridges the gap between sports culture and global entertainment: the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, this is not just a simple game. It promises to be a show where music icons, actors, and world-class athletes trade their usual uniforms for basketball jerseys. This year’s showdown at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood will surely be one of the most competitive yet.
The rosters fusing talent
The lineups reflect again a kind of diverse theme that has permeated the entire All-Star weekend. Here are the names:
- Team Giannis Antetokounmpo
Keegan-Michael Key
Rome Flynn
Dylan Wang
Shams Charania
Jenna Bandy
Rick Schnall
Tacko Fall
Jeremy Lin
GloRilla
Cafu
Amon-Ra St. Brown
- Team Anthony Anderson
Simu Liu
Cody Jones
Badshah
Andre De Grasse
Taylor Frankie Paul
Mat Ishbia
Jason “White Chocolate” Williams
Nicolas Vansteenberghe
Mustard
Adrien Nuñez
Keenan Allen
The sidelines will be crowded by stars too. The Emmy-winning actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, alongside former Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, and world-renowned NBA shooting coach Lethal Shooter team up to go against the team led by two-time NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo, and his brothers Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo. One of the NBA’s best player development trainers, Chris Brickley, will coach the two teams.
Date and time of the event
The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game serves as the official kickoff to the whole weekend:
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Tip-off time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
How to watch: TV and streaming
For fans watching from home, there are multiple ways to catch everything without moving from the sofa.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC. For those who prefer digital access, the game will be available for streaming via ESPN+ and the ESPN App.
- TV Channel: ESPN / ABC
- Live Stream: ESPN+ / WatchESPN
This will be one of the most watched contests of the weekend without a doubt. Remember, expect the unexpected.
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