Guide to watching NBA All-Star Saturday: Schedule of events and participants

Get ready for an exciting evening!

The NBA’s 2026 All-Star Saturday Night kicks off tonight at 5 PM ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, which is the Clippers’ home arena.

The night will start with a thrilling 3-point contest featuring notable players like Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, and Damian Lillard. It’s worth noting that Lillard will be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season due to an Achilles injury.

Additionally, the Shooting Stars competition makes its return after being absent since 2015. This event will showcase four teams, each made up of two current players and one retired “legend.” Some of the legends participating include 47-year-old Richard “Rip” Hamilton, 46-year-old Corey Maggette, 62-year-old Ron Harper Sr. (teaming up with his sons Ron Jr. and Dylan), and 54-year-old Alan Houston, who will represent “Team Knicks” alongside Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Here’s a quick rundown of the essentials you need for the evening:

• When: February 14 at 5 PM ET
• Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
• Channel: NBC
• Streaming: Sling

The dunk contest will be the grand finale, featuring competitors like Carter Bryant (Spurs), Jackson Hayes (Lakers), Keshad Johnson (Heat), and Jace Richardson (Magic).

This year, the dunk contest will hand out its first title to the winner. Interestingly, Mac McClung, the three-time champion from 2023 to 2025, won’t be participating this time around.

Curious about watching this event?

To catch the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night, here’s what you should know:

NBA All-Star Saturday Start Times:

The event begins today (February 14) at 5 PM ET.

How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday for Free:

If you’re without cable, consider a Live TV streaming service to stream games for free.

Sling TV offers a cost-effective option for watching live TV and streaming NBA games. The Choice plan, which includes NBC (the channel broadcasting All-Star Weekend), starts at $19.99 per month.

Another service to explore is DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial that includes NBC along with other channels essential for the NBA season.

NBA All-Star Saturday Events