Overview

• Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the USA-versus-World format on FS1’s Breakfast Ball as part of the league’s return to NBC under a new media deal.
• The game is slated for Feb. 15, 2026, at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome and will move to a Sunday afternoon slot to serve as a lead-in to Milan-Cortina Olympic events.
• The NBA drew inspiration from the NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off and last summer’s Olympic basketball matchups to inject higher stakes.
• League officials aim to leverage national pride and the surge of international stars to restore competitiveness and fan engagement.
• Exact format details are still being determined, though international players such as Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo have voiced support for the change.