With the NBA Cup coming to an in depth and the Christmas Day video games on the horizon, that may solely imply one factor: All-Star festivities are proper across the nook!
On Tuesday, the NBA confirmed large modifications to the showcase recreation and so with that in thoughts, there’s no higher time to remain on prime of all that’s to return in San Francisco in the course of February.
Right here’s what you’ll want to know:
Key dates
- Friday, Feb. 14: Superstar recreation, Rising Stars recreation
- Saturday, Feb. 15: All-Star Saturday Night time (Expertise competitors, 3-point shootout, dunk competitors)
- Sunday, Feb. 16: All-Star Recreation/Match
The place?
This 12 months’s All-Star weekend was awarded to the San Francisco Bay Space. All the principle occasions will happen at Chase Heart, house of the Golden State Warriors.
The way it works
For the primary time, the All-Star Recreation which is normally thought-about the showcase occasion shall be a three-game event that includes 4 groups. 24 All-Stars shall be break up into three groups whereas the fourth crew would be the winner of the Rising Stars recreation. The 4 groups shall be managed by TNT analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker, and Kenny Smith.
There shall be an All-Star draft the place Barkley, O’Neal, and Smith will choose their groups. It can happen on Thursday, Feb. 6. Starters shall be introduced on Jan. 23 with reserves confirmed on Jan. 30.
The “event” will characteristic two semifinals and a last, with every recreation having a goal rating of 40 factors.
Voting
Fan voting shall be accessible from Thursday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 20. The fan vote is essential because it accounts for 50% of the vote to pick starters. One other 25% of the vote is allotted to present gamers, with the ultimate 25% dedicated to a media panel. As soon as the starters are chosen, 14 reserves shall be chosen by present NBA head coaches.
3-for-1 Days
There shall be six 3-for-1 voting days for followers, the place every vote is price triple. Maintain the dates beneath in thoughts when voting:
- Dec. 21
- Dec. 25
- Jan. 3
- Jan. 10
- Jan. 17
- Jan. 20 (last day of voting)
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The 2026 All-Star weekend shall be held in Los Angeles, California whereas Phoenix, Arizona will host the 2027 All-Star weekend.
