NBA All-Star Weekend officially gets underway on Friday night with one of its most entertaining traditions, the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, as stars from sports, music, film, and social media take the court at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
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How to Watch NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Jul 19, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; American rapper GloRilla performs at halftime during the 2025 WNBA All Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Kia Forum (Inglewood, California)
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Celebrity Game rosters bring star power to All-Star Weekend
This year’s Celebrity Game again mixes athletes, entertainers, and former pros, making it one of the most unpredictable events of All-Star Weekend. The lineup features rapper GloRilla, ex-NBA guard Jeremy Lin, actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, NFL star Amon-Ra St. Brown, music producer Mustard, soccer icon Cafu, and Chargers receiver Keenan Allen, among others.
The format typically features celebrity coaches and former NBA personalities, adding to the entertainment factor and giving fans plenty of viral moments throughout the night.
Why the Celebrity Game remains an All-Star Weekend favorite
Jun 2, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin (17) warms up before game two of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
While the event is more about entertainment than competition, the Celebrity Game has grown into a staple of All-Star Weekend thanks to its blend of personality-driven moments and unexpected on-court highlights. Fans tune in each year to watch non-traditional basketball players show off hidden skills or create memorable bloopers.
The 2026 edition also includes a halftime performance by K-pop group CORTIS, adding to the entertainment-heavy lineup that helps set the tone for the rest of the weekend.
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