The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game kicks off the weekend festivities on Friday night in Los Angeles, featuring a mix of athletes, entertainers and NBA figures. Coached by Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers alongside Mookie Betts for one team, and Anthony Anderson with trainers for the other, the event highlights stars like Jeremy Lin, Tacko Fall and NFL receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen. Broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET, the game promises fun and lighthearted competition.
NBA All-Star Weekend begins with the Celebrity Game on February 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The rosters, revealed earlier in the month, blend sports, music, acting and media personalities for an entertaining exhibition.
Team Antetokounmpo, coached by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, includes actors Keegan-Michael Key and Rome Flynn, singer Dylan Wang, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, content creator Jenna Bandy, Charlotte Hornets co-owner Rick Schnall, former NBA players Tacko Fall and Jeremy Lin, rapper GloRilla, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and retired soccer player Cafu.
Opposing them is Team Anderson, led by actor Anthony Anderson, trainer Lethal Shooter and coach Chris Brickley. Players feature actor Simu Liu, content creator Cody Jones, rapper Badshah, Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, retired NBA player Jason Williams, reality TV star Nicolas Vansteenberghe, record producer Mustard, influencer Adrien Nunez and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen.
The game emphasizes fun over competition, with participants like former NBA champions Lin and Williams bringing basketball expertise, while NFL stars St. Brown and Allen add athletic flair. ESPN provides coverage with play-by-play by Mark Jones, alongside Richard Jefferson and Monica McNutt. Live streams are available on Fubo. Early highlights from pre-game buzz include Tacko Fall's reverse dunk in warm-ups and Giannis Antetokounmpo joking about Shams Charania's skills. The event sets a playful tone for the weekend, following traditions of irreverent celebrity matchups.