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NBA Unveils Three-Team All-Star Mini-Tournament for 2026 in Los Angeles

A World lineup challenges two U.S. teams under a 12-minute game format with starters set by a blended vote.

Overview

  • Each team will play once before the two best records advance to a Championship Game, with all games set at 12 minutes.
  • Rosters must include at least eight players per team, with a total of 12 All-Stars drawn from each conference for the event.
  • Starters will be chosen by fans (50%), NBA players (25%) and media (25%), and head coaches will select the remaining 14 All-Stars.
  • Commissioner Adam Silver can appoint additions to guarantee at least 16 U.S. players and eight internationals, which could push a roster above eight.
  • Reporting points to the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026 with NBC carrying the broadcast, while the NBA will later determine how U.S. All-Stars are allocated between the two domestic teams.