Catch All the Action: USA vs. World at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game Live Updates from Intuit Dome

NBA All-Star Weekend Returns to Los Angeles with New Format

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – NBA All-Star Weekend has made its highly anticipated return to Los Angeles, celebrating the elite of basketball across multiple events. The climax of this festive weekend will take place on Sunday at the Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

This year, the league has introduced a fresh USA vs. World format aimed at enhancing competition and entertainment value. The 75th NBA All-Star Game will showcase three teams: USA Stars, USA Stripes, and a World team. These squads will engage in a round-robin tournament consisting of four games, each lasting 12 minutes.

What to Expect on All-Star Sunday

The marquee event caps off a weekend filled with exciting competitions including the 3-point contest, slam dunk contest, and the newly introduced Shooting Stars challenge. Notably, the traditional skills challenge has been eliminated this year.

As fans prepare for the Sunday showdown, they can tune in to watch the action unfold live at 2 p.m. PT on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.

Rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The rosters for the teams reflect a mix of seasoned All-Stars and emerging talents.

USA Stars
Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff

• Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors, 2-time All-Star)
• Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons, 2-time All-Star)
• Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-time All-Star)
• Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks, first-time All-Star)
• Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns, 5-time All-Star)
• Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons, first-time All-Star)
• Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder, first-time All-Star)
• Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers, 2-time All-Star)

USA Stripes
Coach: Mitch Johnson

• Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics, 5-time All-Star)
• Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors, 2-time All-Star)*
• LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers, 22-time All-Star)
• Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers, 7-time All-Star)
• Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks, 3-time All-Star)
• Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets, 16-time All-Star)
• Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers, 7-time All-Star)
• De’Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs, 2-time All-Star)**

*Replaces injured Stephen Curry.
*Named by Commissioner Adam Silver as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s replacement; Norman Powell was subsequently moved to the World team.

World Team
Coach: Darko Rajaković

• Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers, 6-time All-Star)
• Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets, 8-time All-Star)
• Alperen Şengün (Houston Rockets, 2-time All-Star)*
• Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers, 4-time All-Star)
• Norman Powell (Miami Heat, first-time All-Star)
• Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, 2-time All-Star)
• Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers, first-time All-Star)
• Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets, first-time All-Star)
• Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks, 6-time All-Star)

Named by Commissioner Adam Silver as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s replacement.

Impressions of the Weekend

As the excitement builds leading into Sunday, the stars of the NBA made their grand arrivals at the Intuit Dome earlier in the day, showcasing their unique styles ahead of the game. With a revamped structure and an array of talent on display, this year’s All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles promises to be a memorable celebration of basketball.