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- When and where: exact kickoff time and arena for the Celebrity Game
- Where to watch live: TV channel and streaming options
- Broadcast team and sideline reporting for the event
- Celebrity Game personnel: coaches, stars and public figures on the rosters
- All-Star Weekend lineup: key events and where to find each broadcast
- Quick links and additional coverage to follow
Fans will get a different look at All-Star Weekend in 2026 as celebrities, athletes and entertainers take the court before the league’s stars reshuffle the All-Star Game format. The Celebrity Game brings music, film and sports figures together for a lively curtain-raiser fans can watch live from Inglewood.
When and where: exact kickoff time and arena for the Celebrity Game
- Date: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
- Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
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The Celebrity Game opens the weekend’s festivities at the Kia Forum. Expect a packed house and a fast-moving, entertainment-focused matchup.
Where to watch live: TV channel and streaming options
- Television: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app
Unlike several All-Star events carried by other networks, the Celebrity Game will air on ESPN and stream through the network’s app. Fans should open the app or tune to ESPN ahead of tip-off.
Broadcast team and sideline reporting for the event
- Play-by-play: Mark Jones
- Analyst: Richard Jefferson
- Sidelined reporter: Monica McNutt
The on-air group pairs experienced commentators with a sideline reporter to capture highlights and behind-the-scenes moments.
Celebrity Game personnel: coaches, stars and public figures on the rosters
Team 1 — coaches and players to watch
Coaching staff: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Mookie Betts
- Jenna Bandy — basketball media figure
- Shams Charania — NBA insider
- Tacko Fall — former NBA center (7’6″)
- Rome Flynn — Emmy-winning actor
- Keegan-Michael Key — actor and writer
- Jeremy Lin — former NBA guard
- Rick Schnall — Hornets co-chair and governor
- Dylan Wang — actor and singer
- Amon-Ra St. Brown — NFL wide receiver
- Cafu — two-time FIFA World Cup winner
- GloRilla — multi-platinum rapper
Team 2 — coaches and notable entrants
Coaching staff: Anthony Anderson, Lethal Shooter, Chris Brickley
- Badshah — multi-platinum rapper
- Cody Jones — co-founder of Dude Perfect
- Andre De Grasse — Olympic sprinter and medalist
- Mat Ishbia — Phoenix Suns chairman and governor
- Simu Liu — actor
- Mustard — record producer
- Adrien Nunez — singer-songwriter
- Taylor Frankie Paul — reality TV personality
- Jason Williams — former NBA guard
- Keenan Allen — NFL receiver
- Nicolas Vansteenberghe — “Love Island USA” alum
All-Star Weekend lineup: key events and where to find each broadcast
| Day | Event | Start (ET) | Broadcast / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb. 13 | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Fri, Feb. 13 | NBA Rising Stars Game | 9:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri, Feb. 13 | NBA HBCU Classic | 11:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat, Feb. 15 | All-Star Media Day | 1:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Sat, Feb. 15 | All-Star Saturday Night | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Sun, Feb. 16 | 2026 NBA All-Star Game | 5:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Quick links and additional coverage to follow
- Latest NBA news and rumors
- Complete 2025–26 NBA schedule and scores
- Guide: how to place bets on NBA games
