The NBA All-Star Game is one of the most anticipated sporting events year after year by basketball fans. The game brings together the best in the league in a colorful challenge that keeps the public and viewers on their feet. Below, we tell you everything you need to know so you don’t miss a detail of this year’s game.
Every year, the NBA introduces several changes to keep the All-Star Game appealing to the audience. This year, the league decided that one game was not enough and implemented a tournament format.
In this new format, four teams captained by NBA legends will face each other: Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and former WNBA star Candace Parker.
Teams Shaq, Chuck, and Kenny will be made up of NBA veterans, while Candace will coach the team that wins the Rising Stars game. These teams will face off in two semifinals, which will determine the squads that will play in the grand final.
What Day is the 2025 NBA All-Star Game?
The 2025 All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, February 16. In this new format, the semifinals will be played to 40 points to make the games faster and more exciting for fans.
Where is the 2025 NBA All-Star Game?
The Chase Center in San Francisco, California, will host this year’s All-Star Game. The home of the Golden State Warriors has a capacity of 18,064 fans for basketball games.
What Time Does the Event Start?
Tip-off for the main game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT/5:00 p.m. PT). TNT and TBS will broadcast the game on free-to-air television, with the stream available on MAX.
