Ludacris Set to Headline the NBA All-Star 2026 in Inglewood
Ludacris to Headline NBA All-Star 2026 at Intuit Dome
The NBA has announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Ludacris will take center stage at the NBA All-Star 2026 event on Saturday, February 14, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The highly anticipated performance is set to kick off the evening with a “high-energy, in-arena performance” ahead of the AT&T Slam Dunk contest, aimed at enhancing the event’s vibrant atmosphere.
NBA representatives confirmed the news on Wednesday, expressing excitement for this year’s entertainment lineup. All-Star Saturday festivities are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., and will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
Ludacris recently performed at a private concert for the Seattle Seahawks following their Super Bowl 60 victory on February 8. He also made headlines last month after withdrawing from the Kid Rock-led Rock Country Tour.
In addition to Ludacris, the NBA All-Star weekend will feature a lineup of prominent musical acts, including:
Ludacris, Shaboozey, and CORTIS will perform at the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 12 to February 15 as part of the NBA Crossover Concert Series. K-pop group CORTIS is also slated to perform at halftime during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 13.
Aiden Ross, the winner of “The Voice” season 28, will sing the U.S. national anthem before the Castrol Rising Stars game on February 13, which tip-offs at 6 p.m.
Chloe Bailey is set to perform both the U.S. national anthem and an additional song prior to the NBC HBCU Classic, which begins at 5 p.m. on February 13.
John Tesh will perform his iconic "Roundball Rock" to open the 75th NBA All-Star Game on February 15. This performance marks the first live rendition of the piece in a sports arena and celebrates the game’s return to NBC after a 24-year hiatus.
As the NBA prepares for this star-studded weekend, anticipation builds for an evening of basketball and top-tier entertainment in Los Angeles.
