NBA All-Star 2025 has arrived, bringing three days of thrilling basketball action and star-studded events. Hosted by the Golden State Warriors, this year’s All-Star Weekend features an exciting new format, legendary players, and a massive cash prize.
For the first time, the NBA All-Star 2025 Game will be a pickup-style tournament. WNBA icon Candace Parker and TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith will serve as team captains. The winning team will take home $1.8 million, with each player earning $125,000. The second-place team receives $50,000 per player, while third and fourth-place players earn $25,000 each.
Basketball fans won’t want to miss this action-packed event. Here’s everything you need to know about NBA All-Star 2025, including how to watch it live and free.
NBA All-Star 2025 Weekend Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 15
- 2 p.m. ET – All-Star Media Day (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 5 p.m. ET – NBA HBCU Classic (ESPN+, NBA TV, TruTV)
- 7 p.m. ET – Commissioner Adam Silver’s News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 8 p.m. ET – State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (TNT, NBA App, Max)
- Kia Skills Challenge
- Starry 3-Point Contest
- AT&T Slam Dunk Contest
Sunday, Feb. 16
- 2 p.m. ET – NBA Legends Brunch (NBA TV & NBA App)
- 3:30 p.m. ET – G League Up Next Game (NBA TV)
- 8 p.m. ET – NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center (TNT & TruTV)
All-Star Game Format
- Game 1: Kenny’s Young Stars vs. Chuck’s Global Stars
- Game 2: Shaq’s OGs vs. Candace’s Rising Stars
- Game 3: Championship – Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
When Does the NBA All-Star 2025 Dunk Contest Start?
on TNT & TruTV or stream it on NBA App, NBA.com, and Max.
Dunk Contest Participants:
- Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls)
- Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
- Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Mac McClung (Osceola Magic – G League)
NBA All-Star 2025 Teams
Team Kenny
- Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
- Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies)
- Jalen Williams (Thunder)
- Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
- Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
- Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
- Tyler Herro (Heat)
Team Shaq
- LeBron James (Lakers)
- Stephen Curry (Warriors)
- Kyrie Irving (Mavericks – replacing Anthony Davis)
- Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
- Kevin Durant (Suns)
- Damian Lillard (Bucks)
- James Harden (Clippers)
- Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Team Chuck
- Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
- Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
- Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
- Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
- Trae Young (Hawks – replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo)
Team Candace (Castrol Rising Stars Winners)
- Stephon Castle (Spurs)
- Ryan Dunn (Suns)
- Zach Edey (Grizzlies)
- Keyonte George (Jazz)
- Trayce Jackson-Davis (Warriors)
- Dalton Knecht (Lakers)
- Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)
When Does the NBA All-Star 2025 Game Start?
The 74th NBA All-Star Game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Tune in on TNT, TruTV, or stream online for free via the NBA App and NBA.com.
Get ready for an unforgettable NBA All-Star 2025 weekend filled with elite basketball, high-energy competition, and unforgettable moments!
