Overview

• Adam Silver announced on June 4 that the 2026 All-Star Game will pit U.S. stars against global all-stars in a format inspired by the NHL's Four Nations Face-Off.
• The contest is scheduled for February 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, during NBC’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics coverage.
• An afternoon tip-off will bookend Olympic events on NBC, with lead-in and postgame segments showcasing winter sports.
• The shift is part of the NBA’s new media deal with NBC and responds to declining viewership and the unpopular 2025 four-team mini-tournament.
• League officials face roster-balance questions—approximately 70% of NBA players are American—despite enthusiasm from international stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama.