What time does the NBA All-Star Game start? TV channels, schedule, live streams and rosters for the 2026 USA vs. World event originally appeared on The Sporting News. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source.
The stars are gathering in Los Angeles for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, where the league’s best players will face off in the Intuit Dome.
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This year, the NBA completely redesigned the game with a high-stakes Team USA vs. World Championship matchup. The traditional East-West format has been replaced by a three-team round-robin tournament featuring Team USA Stars, Team USA Stripes and the mighty World Team.
From the veteran leadership of LeBron James and Kevin Durant to the global dominance of Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembunyama, the new format ensures that every minute is a battle for international bragging rights.
Here’s what you need to know about live streaming the game.
What time does the NBA All-Star Game start?
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time: 5:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM PT
The 2026 All-Star Game will begin at 5:00 Eastern time, approximately 2:00 local time. Since there are four games, they will start earlier than usual.
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The event was held at the Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Which channel will broadcast the NBA All-Star Game today?
The NBA has returned to NBC, and with it the mid-season tournament. Cord cutters can stream games live on Peacock.
The game will be televised by a star-studded talent lineup that includes Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Reggie Miller, Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, as well as three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford.
Leading the charge is Noah Eagle, who at just 29 years old will make history as the youngest NBA All-Star Game commentator.
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NBA All-Star Game Radio
Tune in to any All-Star Weekend events live on SiriusXM NBA Radio Channel 86.
New subscribers can often find promotions to get their first month of SiriusXM for free. In addition to the All-Star festivities, you can tune in to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, as well as NASCAR and college sports, while staying up to date with 24/7 analysis from multiple sports-specific channels.
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2026 NBA All-Star Team
team world
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player |
team |
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Nikola Jokic |
denver nuggets |
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Luka Doncic |
Los Angeles Lakers |
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Victor Vunbanyama |
san antonio spurs |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
thunder team |
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Jamal Murray |
denver nuggets |
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Karl Anthony Towns |
new york knicks |
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Pascal Siakam |
Indiana Pacers |
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Deni Avdija |
Portland Trail Blazers |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo* |
Milwaukee Bucks |
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Head Coach: Darko Radjakovic |
toronto raptors |
american stripes
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player |
team |
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LeBron James |
Los Angeles Lakers |
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Kevin Durant |
houston rockets |
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Jaylen Brown |
boston celtics |
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Jaylen Brunson |
new york knicks |
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Brandon Ingram* |
toronto raptors |
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Donovan Mitchell |
cleveland cavaliers |
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Kawhi Leonard |
Los Angeles Clippers |
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Norman Powell |
miami heat |
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Head Coach: Mickey Johnson |
san antonio spurs |
american star
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player |
team |
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Anthony Edwards |
Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Tyrese Maxey |
Philadelphia 76ers |
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Scotty Barnes |
toronto raptors |
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Devin Booker |
phoenix suns |
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Cade Cunningham |
detroit pistons |
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Chet Holmgren |
Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Jaren Johnson |
atlanta hawks |
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Jalen Duren |
detroit pistons |
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Head Coach: JB Bickerstaff |
detroit pistons |