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The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend promises to be a unique experience, with fresh events and an exciting format set to captivate fans in San Francisco. This year, the traditional All-Star Game format will be replaced by a mini-tournament featuring three teams. Each game will be capped at 40 points, culminating in the Championship Final on Sunday night. With various other events throughout the weekend, there's no shortage of basketball action, celebrity appearances, and thrilling competitions.
Key events to look forward to
All-Star Weekend 2025 is packed with entertainment for fans of all ages. From celebrity games to slam dunks, here’s a breakdown of the major events:
Celebrity All-Star Game: Celebrities and athletes will take to the court, coached by baseball icon Barry Bonds and rapper 2Chainz, and Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, alongside influencer Khaby Lame. This lighthearted game takes place on Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Rising Stars Competition: This event showcases the NBA’s most promising young talents, and will air at 9 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV, and Max.
All-Star Saturday Night: The exciting showcase includes the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest, and the always-popular AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 15 (on TNT, TruTV, and Max).
Main Event - NBA All-Star Tournament: The culmination of All-Star Weekend happens on Sunday, February 16, with two semi-final games starting at 8:20 p.m. ET, followed by the NBA All-Star Championship Game at 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch: 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend schedule
Dates: February 14-16
TV Channels: ABC, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
Streaming Platforms: ESPN+, Max, DirecTV, NBA League Pass, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV
Full Event Schedule (Eastern Time):
Friday, February 14
7:00 p.m. – Celebrity All-Star Game (ESPN/ESPN+)
9:00 p.m. – Rising Stars Competition (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Saturday, February 15
2:00 p.m. – NBA All-Star Practice (NBA TV)
5:00 p.m. – NBA HBCU Classic (NBA TV)
8:00 p.m. – All-Star Saturday Night (Kia Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest) (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Sunday, February 16
2:00 p.m. – NBA Legends Brunch (NBA TV)
8:20 p.m. – NBA All-Star Semifinal, Game 1 (TNT, TruTV, Max)
9:10 p.m. – NBA All-Star Semifinal, Game 2 (TNT, TruTV, Max)
10:00 p.m. – NBA All-Star Championship Game (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Who's playing at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025?
For this year’s festivities, the NBA All-Star teams have been split into three groups of eight players. TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith were tasked with drafting the teams:
Team Chuck: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, and Trae Young (replacing the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo).
Team Shaq: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving (who replaces an injured Anthony Davis).
Team Kenny: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, and Tyler Herro.
Additionally, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will feature a star-studded lineup including Shaboozey, Noah Kahan, Terrell Owens, Matt Barnes, and more.
Where to watch NBA All-Star Weekend live
Fans looking to catch all the action can tune in to the NBA All-Star Weekend events on TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, and TruTV. These channels are available through streaming platforms like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo TV. However, Fubo users should note that TNT is not included in its standard package but can be accessed via Max.
A weekend of fun and thrills
NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 promises to be one of the most entertaining events in sports, with thrilling competitions, celebrity appearances, and unforgettable moments. Fans can expect non-stop excitement all weekend long, capped by the highly anticipated championship game on Sunday night.
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