The NBA’s annual All-Star Weekend festivities are headed to the Midwest as fans eagerly anticipate a matchup featuring the best players from all across the league.
NBA All-Star Weekend presents fans around the world with the one chance a year to see the elite of the elite in one place. Even in a league that has become rife with “super teams”, you’d be hard-pressed finding any matchup throughout the season with more than four All-Stars present.
From living NBA legends to the next wave of talent ascending the ranks, the weekend checks all the boxes. Some players are perennial selections while others, such as 76ers star Tyrese Maxey, will appear for the very first time.
Players have spoken about how important NBA All-Star Game recognition is for them professionally and personally. Every NBA great has appeared in the storied contest, including past icons like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. This latest group will now etch its name in the history books and aim to create memories for the children at home with NBA aspirations of their own.
The weekend’s opening event will begin with the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game taking center stage before giving way to the Panini Rising Stars immediately after. The following evening, the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night gets underway. The Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest, and AT&T Slam Dunk Contest will all occur.
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Contents
- Who is playing in the NBA All-Star Game?
- Where is NBA All-Star Game Weekend?
- How to watch NBA All-Star Game Weekend?
Who is playing in the NBA All-Star Game?
Then the 73rd NBA All-Star Game tips off as the LeBron James-led West squad challenges the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led East team with bragging rights on the line.
Western conference lineup
| Player | Team | Role |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | Starter |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | Starter |
| Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | Starter |
| Luka Doňić | Dallas Mavericks | Starter |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | Starter |
| Steph Curry | Golden State Warriors | Reserve |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | Reserve |
| Karl Anthony-Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | Reserve |
| Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers | Reserve |
| Paul George | Los Angeles Clippers | Reserve |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | Reserve |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | Reserve |
Eastern conference lineup
| Player | Team | Role |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | Starter |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | Starter |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | Starter |
| Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | Starter |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | Starter |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | Reserve |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | Reserve |
| Julius Randle | New York Knicks | Reserve |
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat | Reserve |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | Reserve |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | Reserve |
| Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | Reserve |
Where is NBA All-Star Game Weekend?
Indianapolis, Indiana, will play host to the All-Star Game Weekend, with Lucas Oil Stadium hosting on Saturday evening and Gainbridge Fieldhouse serving as the location of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
When is NBA All-Star Game Weekend?
The NBA All-Star Game Weekend kicks off on Friday, February 16 at 7 PM ET with the Celebrity Game. The full schedule of events for the weekend can be seen below:
Friday, Feb. 16
| Event | ET | PT | GMT |
| Celebrity Game | 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Rising Stars Game | 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Saturday, Feb. 17
| Event | ET | PT | GMT |
| All-Star Saturday Night | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Sunday, Feb. 18
| Event | ET | PT | GMT |
| 73rd NBA All-Star Game | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
How to watch NBA All-Star Game Weekend?
Outside of the Celebrity Game, which airs on ESPN, the rest of the events will air on TNT in the US and TSN in Canada. The best way to stream the game is with a membership to Sling TV or a free YouTube TV trial.