The NBA’s biggest mid-season celebration is finally here. The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off from February 13–15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, marking three days packed with basketball, celebrity fun, and music.
This year’s festivities are more than just a game; it’s a full-on showcase. On Friday, fans will see the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and Rising Stars games, great opportunities to catch up-and-coming talent and watch entertainers and athletes alike take the court.
Saturday is electric with All-Star Saturday Night, featuring the 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars, and the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, each drawing its own crowd of fans and online basketball betting interest.
New Format For 2026
This Sunday, the NBA is shaking things up in a big way. Instead of the classic East vs. West showdown that fans have grown used to, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature a round-robin mini-tournament with three squads: USA Stripes, USA Stars, and Team World.
Here’s how it works: rather than a single long exhibition game, the teams will compete in a series of shorter matchups, with opponents rotating in a round-robin format. Each game will be played to a set target score, meaning no coasting through the quarters and no waiting until the fourth quarter to turn up the intensity. Every possession matters right away. The two teams with the best results advance to a championship finale, where one group will walk away with All-Star bragging rights.
The format also adds an interesting layer to roster construction. USA Stars is stacked with some of the league’s biggest household names, the kind of players who headline commercials and MVP conversations. USA Stripes counters with elite talent of its own, blending superstars and rising standouts who are eager to prove they belong on the same stage. Then there’s Team World, representing the NBA’s global takeover.
How to Watch & Catch Every Moment
Whether you’re cozying up at home or gathering at a watch party, here’s how you can see it all unfold:
- TV Broadcast: NBC will air the marquee games and marquee events live.
- Streaming: Peacock offers live streaming of the entire weekend, from Rising Stars to Sunday’s championship.
You’ll want to check your local listings, but the action spans multiple platforms, meaning old-school cable viewers and streaming fans alike won’t miss a beat.
The schedule is paced so that each night has its own excitement:
- Friday: Celebrity Game & Rising Stars
- Saturday: Skills competitions and dunk contests
- Sunday: The All-Star Game tournament and championship
Odds, MVP Buzz & Who’s Favored
Now for the fun part, the NBA betting lines and odds that have fans and bettors buzzing this year.
The 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest generate their own odds and bets from fans, often based on reputation, past performance, and how well players’ current seasons are going. Below are the current odds from Bovada’s online sportsbook for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Slam Dunk Contest Winner
- Jase Richardson (ORL) +200
- Carter Bryant (SAS) +225
- Jaxson Hayes (LAL) +260
- Keshad Johnson (MIA) +350
Three Point Contest Winner
- Kon Knueppel (CHA) +275
- Damian Lillard (BOS) +450
- Jamal Murray (DEN) +600
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE) +650
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI) +700
- Devin Booker (PHX) +750
- Norman Powell (MIA) +800
- Bobby Portis (MIL) +1200
All-Star MVP
- Victor Wembanyama (SAS) +450
- Jaylen Brown (BOS) +1000
- Luka Doncic (LAL) +1000
- Cade Cunningham (DET) +1100
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI) +1200