How to Watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game Online

The 75th NBA All-Star Game arrives on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p. m. ET, capping a full weekend of events in Los Angeles. This year’s showcase debuts a new three-team USA-vs. -World format and will be available on national broadcast television and on the league’s streaming partner. Here’s what fans need to know to stream every moment of NBA All-Star Weekend, from All-Star Saturday’s contests to the championship game on Sunday.

What’s new this year and the key schedule

The centerpiece event in Los Angeles is the revamped All-Star Game format: three teams — two U. S. squads and one World team — will play a round-robin slate of short games, with the top two squads meeting in a championship game to decide the title. Each preliminary game runs 12 minutes, and the tournament is designed to produce fast-paced, high-energy action across the afternoon.

All-Star Weekend timeline you should lock in (all times ET): All-Star Friday features the Rising Stars showcase, while All-Star Saturday (Feb. 14) begins at 5 p. m. with the 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars and the Slam Dunk competition. The All-Star Game itself tips off Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p. m. The arena for weekend festivities is the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

How to stream the game without a traditional pay-TV subscription

The All-Star Game will be carried live on national broadcast television and simultaneously streamed on the event’s official streaming partner. If you don’t have a conventional cable or satellite subscription, there are several practical ways to watch:

• Use a live-TV streaming service that carries the national broadcast network. Many of these services offer free trial periods or promotional pricing for new customers, which can provide a no-cost option to stream the game if you time a trial to include Feb. 15.
• Subscribe directly to the streaming partner that will host the All-Star Game stream. This service typically requires a paid subscription, though it is sometimes available as part of bundle deals or as an included benefit with certain retail or delivery memberships that offer trial periods.
• Check mobile and connected-TV device apps. The league and event organizers often make special streams, condensed feeds or highlights available through official apps and platform partners in the lead-up to and during All-Star Weekend.

Because offerings and trial availability change frequently, fans should confirm account eligibility, blackout restrictions and device compatibility ahead of game day. Also be sure you know whether an account needs to be active before kickoff or can be created on game day to gain access.

Streaming tips, extras and what to expect

Plan for a full weekend: All-Star Saturday is loaded with headline events that are must-see for many fans, starting at 5 p. m. ET. Expect pregame coverage, player interviews and special features across the network broadcast and the stream’s alternate feeds. Media day and the commissioner’s press conference also produce timely storylines — check the official event schedule for exact times for those sessions.

For the best viewing experience, test your streaming setup ahead of time. Confirm that your account is logged in on the device you plan to use, run a quick speed test (live sports benefit from solid broadband), and enable automatic updates for the viewing app. If you’re hosting a watch party, consider casting from a mobile device to a compatible smart TV or using an HDMI connection from a laptop.

Finally, if you’re attending in person, expect robust fan activations around the Intuit Dome and a packed schedule of music and events across the city. For viewers at home, watch for alternate broadcasts, mic’d-up segments and social content that extend the weekend beyond the live game clock.

With the 75th All-Star Game’s new competitive structure and an earlier East Coast start time, this edition of NBA All-Star Weekend promises a condensed, high-energy finish. Whether you go the trial route, subscribe for the season or watch through a broadcast partner, make sure you’re set up well before tipoff at 5 p. m. ET on Feb. 15.