The anticipation for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is building as the league unveils the finalized rosters. This year, the All-Star Game will be held on February 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Fans can catch all the live action on NBC and Peacock.
2026 All-Star Game Format
The 2026 event marks a significant change in format. The game will feature a round-robin mini-tournament structure encompassing four 12-minute matches. The two competing U.S. teams are designated as USA Stars and USA Stripes. Players were carefully assigned to these teams based on their age, with the younger athletes in USA Stars and the more seasoned players in USA Stripes. The third team, Team World, consists of international players.
Coaching Staff
- Team USA Stars: J.B. Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)
- Team USA Stripes: Mitch Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
- Team World: Darko Rajaković (Toronto Raptors, Serbia)
Matchups for the All-Star Tournament
The matchups for the 2026 All-Star mini-tournament are as follows:
- Game 1: USA Stars vs. Team World
- Game 2: USA Stripes vs. Winner of Game 1
- Game 3: USA Stripes vs. Loser of Game 1
- Game 4: Championship between the top two teams
In the event that all three teams finish with a 1-1 record, the first tiebreaker will consider the point differential across the team’s two games.
2026 NBA All-Star Player Selections
The rosters feature some of the most prominent names in basketball history, ensuring an exciting showcase of talent. Below are the final selections for each team:
Team USA Stars
- Scottie Barnes
- Devin Booker
- Cade Cunningham
- Jalen Duren
- Anthony Edwards
- Chet Holmgren
- Jalen Johnson
- Tyrese Maxey
Team USA Stripes
- Jaylen Brown
- Jalen Brunson
- Stephen Curry
- Kevin Durant
- LeBron James
- Kawhi Leonard
- Donovan Mitchell
- Norman Powell
Team World
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Deni Avdija
- Luka Dončić
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Nikola Jokić
- Jamal Murray
- Pascal Siakam
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Victor Wembanyama
This year’s All-Star Game not only highlights the top players from the NBA but also emphasizes the thrilling competition between U.S. players and their international counterparts. The 2026 All-Star Game promises an unforgettable experience for fans and athletes alike.
