The NBA All-Star Weekend is a yearly three-day celebration that happens every February in the midst of the NBA regular season. It's a special event where a mix of experienced players and emerging talents are featured, creating an amazing blend of skill and entertainment for fans around the globe.
Each year, a different city is chosen to host these festivities, adding an element of excitement and anticipation. The weekend focuses not only on the on-court action but also becomes a center for celebrations, concerts, celebrity games, and community initiatives, leaving a lasting impact on the host city.
This year’s much-awaited 2024 NBA All-Star event will take place in Indianapolis from February 16 to 18, 2024. The Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host the NBA All-Star game, the Rising Stars game, and the HBCU Classic, while the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will be held at the Lucas Oil Stadium.
In this article, we will delve into comprehensive details about all the events scheduled for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.
2024 NBA All Star Weekend Event Schedule
The "2024 Indy All-Star Weekend” was the 73rd installment of the NBA All-Star Weekend, and it served as the celebration of basketball excellence. The event featured some of the best NBA players in fun competitions including the Rising Stars Challenge, All-Star Game, Celebrity Game, and many iconic moments that NBA fans will forever remember. Here, we present all the crucial information regarding the event —
Date & Time | Event | TV Network | Venue |
Friday, Feb. 16 | 12:30 p.m. ET - Panini Rising Stars Practice | NBA TV | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
5:30 p.m. ET - Hall of Fame News Conference | NBA TV & NBA App | - | |
7:00 p.m. ET - Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | ESPN | Lucas Oil Stadium | |
9:00 p.m. ET - Panini Rising Stars | TNT | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | |
Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11:00 a.m. ET - NBA All-Star Practice | NBA TV | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
2:00 p.m. ET - HBCU Classic: Winston-Salem State vs. Virginia Union | NBA TV / TNT / ESPN2 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | |
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 Kia Skills Challenge Starry 3-Point Contest AT&T Slam Dunk | TNT | Lucas Oil Stadium | |
Sunday, Feb. 18 | 11:30 a.m. ET - NBA Legends Awards | NBA TV & NBA App | - |
1:30 p.m. ET - G League Up Next Game | NBA TV | Indiana Convention Center | |
8:00 p.m. ET - 73rd NBA All-Star Game: East vs. West | TNT | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
On Friday, February 16, the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend initiates with the Panini Rising Stars Practice, providing a sneak peek into the emerging talent in the NBA. Subsequently, the entertaining Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium, showcasing a blend of celebrities and basketball legends. The night concludes with the Panini Rising Stars event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the brightest young talents, i.e. rookies, sophomores and select G-League players will participate in a four-way competition.
Then, Saturday 17th February is a day brimming with diverse events. In the morning NBA All-Star Practice will be held, offering fans an opportunity to witness their favorite star players in action. Following this, the HBCU Classic showcases a showdown between Winston-Salem State and Virginia Union at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The day culminates in the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium, featuring the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest, and the AT&T Slam Dunk competition.
Sunday, February 18, will be the pinnacle of the All-Star weekend. The day commences with the NBA Legends Awards, a celebration honoring the contributions of basketball icons. Then in the grand finale, the 73rd NBA All-Star Game will unfold at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, featuring the best NBA players from the Eastern and Western conferences in a riveting Eastern Conference versus Western Conference matchup.
FAQ's
The Eastern Conference starters include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard. In the Western Conference, the starters are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Starters are chosen through a combination of fan votes (50%), current player votes (25%), and media votes (25%).
NBA All-Star 2025 will take place in San Francisco, Calif. from February 14-16, 2025. The 74th All-Star game will be played on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors.
NBA All-Star 2026 will take place in Los Angeles, Calif. from Feb. 13-15, 2026. This will be the 75th All-Star game and it will be played on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the LA Clippers.
The 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will be held in Indianapolis.