The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take over the San Francisco Bay Area from February 14-16, bringing three days of electrifying basketball action, star-studded matchups, and high-flying entertainment. Hosted by the Golden State Warriors, this year's event promises fresh twists on the classic All-Star Game format, all the fan-favorite events like the 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and Celebrity Game.
If you're a basketball fan, this weekend is one to circle on your calendar. The action kicks off on Friday, February 14, with the Rising Stars Challenge showcasing the league's best young talent. The weekend opens with various activities, including the:
- 2:30 p.m. ET - Castrol Rising Stars Practice (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 6:00 p.m. ET - Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 7:00 p.m. ET - Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
- 9:00 p.m. ET - Castrol Rising Stars Tournament (TNT & TruTV)
The Rising Stars event will adopt a three-game format, with the championship round scheduled for 10:35 p.m. ET. The winning team will earn the final spot in the revamped All-Star Game tournament on Sunday.
Saturday, February 15, introduces fans to a series of skills and shooting contests, culminating with the highly anticipated State Farm All-Star Saturday Night. Planned events include:
- 2:00 p.m. ET - NBA All-Star Practice presented by AT&T (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 5:00 p.m. ET - NBA HBCU Classic: Morehouse College vs. Tuskegee University (NBA TV)
- 7:00 p.m. ET - Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 8:00 p.m. ET - State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (TNT & TruTV), featuring the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest with Damian Lillard aiming for his third consecutive title, and AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, where Mac McClung pursues his third title.
Sunday, February 16, marks the 74th NBA All-Star Game, which will break from the traditional East vs. West showdown. Instead, four teams will compete in a mini-tournament, including one team made up of Rising Stars Challenge winners. The Sunday lineup includes:
- 2:00 p.m. ET - NBA Legends Brunch (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 3:30 p.m. ET - G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T
- 8:00 p.m. ET - 74th NBA All-Star Game (TNT & TruTV) - featuring additional semifinal games and the championship game.
LeBron James, extending his record with his 21st All-Star selection, will lead the Western Conference starters alongside other stars like Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and local hero Stephen Curry. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference will see stars like Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson step up, with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined due to injury.
Catch all the action across multiple networks: NBA TV & NBA App will provide behind-the-scenes coverage and practice sessions; ESPN airs the Celebrity Game; TNT & TruTV feature the Rising Stars events, Saturday Night competitions, and the All-Star Game itself.
With its brand-new format and some of the biggest names in basketball set to compete, the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend promises to be unforgettable, leading basketball fans across the globe to engage with all the thrilling pages of this spectacular event.