NBA Scraps 2025 All-Star Mini-Tournament, Eyes New Format for 2026

Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the mini-tournament's failure and hinted at a potential U.S. vs. International format for next year's All-Star Game in Inglewood, California.

The NBA will not return to the 2025 All-Star mini-tournament format, which Commissioner Adam Silver labeled 'a miss.'
The league is exploring new ideas, including a potential U.S. vs. International competition, to revamp the All-Star Game.
The 2026 All-Star Game will take place on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the Los Angeles Clippers' new arena.
For the first time in decades, NBC will broadcast the event, coinciding with its Winter Olympics coverage and shifting to a Sunday afternoon slot.
Silver acknowledged the ongoing challenge of balancing entertainment and competitive integrity to restore the All-Star Game's appeal.