The NBA All-Star Game is an annual basketball game hosted by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The game features the league's best players from both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The first NBA All-Star Game was held in 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts. The idea for the game came from the NHL's All-Star match that was held since 1934.
The format of the All-Star Game has changed over the years, but the core premise has remained, having the best players from each conference face off against each other. Fans vote for the starters while coaches select the reserves. The All-Star Game has become popular among NBA fans over the past 70 years.
The All-Star weekend also features exciting side events like the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and a Skills Challenge. The 2024 NBA All Star Game promises to be another thrilling spectacle for basketball fans around the world.
2024 NBA All-Star Game
Basketball fans, prepare for excitement as the 2024 NBA All-Star Game is headed to Indianapolis, Indiana, and will be held on February 18, 2024. The NBA All-Star Host Committee recently finalized the deal to host the All-Star festivities across various venues in downtown Indianapolis.
The events will kick off on Saturday night with the highly entertaining skills competitions at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Fan favorites like the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, and MTN DEW Three-Point Contest will take place at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Approximately 35,000 seats will be available for fans wanting to catch the action live as the league's best scorers, dunkers, and ball-handlers compete.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will then shift over to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the NBA's Indiana Pacers, will host the 73rd edition of the prestigious All-Star Game. As always, the roster will feature 24 of the best players in the league split between two starting lineups from the Eastern and Western Conferences.
The city of Indianapolis is thrilled to bring the All-Star party to town. Local fans will even have first access to purchase tickets by registering at Pacers.com/AllStar2024. Ticket pricing and other dates will be posted on the website as the date comes closer. With the 2024 game on the horizon, Indianapolis is already preparing for an action-packed NBA All-Star Weekend.
NBA All-Star Game Time
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is set to tip off on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 8 PM EST. The game will be broadcasted live on TNT from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse arena in Indianapolis. Viewers from the United States can tune into TNT to catch the action as the NBA's biggest superstars from the Eastern and Western conferences square off.
Additionally, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be available to watch in 200 countries and territories. With linguistic support for over 50 languages, the exciting exhibition match will provide thrilling basketball action to millions globally mid-way through the season.
FAQs
A. Los Angeles last hosted an NBA All-Star Game in 2018.
A. Indiana Pacers will host the 2024 All-Star Game.
A. NBA All-Star is returning to its old format where the best players from the Western Conference will play against the best from the Eastern Conference.
A. The tickets for NBA All-Star weekend are available on NBAEvents.com and the NBA Events app.
