The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take over San Francisco from February 14-16, bringing an exciting blend of tradition and innovation to the Bay Area. For the first time since 2000, the league’s best talents will converge on the city for a weekend of thrilling competitions, culminating in a brand-new tournament-style All-Star Game format.
A Fresh Take on All-Star Festivities
This year’s event ditches the traditional East vs. West showdown in favor of a four-team mini-tournament, adding an extra layer of excitement. With its own draft, honorary managers, and the Rising Stars winners earning a spot in the main event, the 2025 All-Star Game promises to be unlike anything seen before.
Before the tournament tips off, fans will enjoy the classic All-Star attractions, including the Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, and Skills Challenge. Let’s break down the schedule and what to expect from this action-packed weekend.
Friday, February 14 – Rising Stars Take Center Stage
All-Star Weekend kicks off with a celebration of young talent, featuring the Rising Stars Challenge and the annual Celebrity Game.
Schedule:
• 2:30 p.m. ET – Castrol Rising Stars Practice (NBA TV & NBA App)
• 6:00 p.m. ET – Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
• 7:00 p.m. ET – Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
• 9:00 p.m. ET – Castrol Rising Stars Tournament (TNT & TruTV)
This year’s Rising Stars event follows a three-game format, with the championship round scheduled for 10:35 p.m. ET. The winning team earns the final spot in Sunday’s revamped All-Star Game tournament.
Saturday, February 15 – Skills, Shooting, and Dunking Madness
Saturday shifts the focus to individual excellence, starting with the All-Star Practice and the HBCU Classic before culminating in the highly anticipated State Farm All-Star Saturday Night.
Schedule:
• 2:00 p.m. ET – NBA All-Star Practice presented by AT&T (NBA TV & NBA App)
• 5:00 p.m. ET – NBA HBCU Classic: Morehouse College vs. Tuskegee University (NBA TV)
• 7:00 p.m. ET – Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
• 8:00 p.m. ET – State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (TNT & TruTV)
• Kia Skills Challenge
• Starry 3-Point Contest – Damian Lillard aims for a three-peat
• AT&T Slam Dunk Contest – Mac McClung looks to defend his title for a third consecutive year
With Lillard chasing history from beyond the arc and McClung hoping to cement himself as a dunk contest legend, Saturday night will be a must-watch.
Sunday, February 16 – The 74th NBA All-Star Game with a Twist
Sunday’s All-Star Game debuts the new four-team mini-tournament format, where teams will compete in semifinal matchups before a championship showdown.
Schedule:
• 2:00 p.m. ET – NBA Legends Brunch (NBA TV & NBA App)
• 3:30 p.m. ET – G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T
• 8:00 p.m. ET – 74th NBA All-Star Game (TNT & TruTV)
• 8:20 p.m. ET – Semifinal Game 1
• 9:10 p.m. ET – Semifinal Game 2
• 10:00 p.m. ET – Championship Game
Star-Studded Lineups
Team Shaq: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving.
Team Chuck: Donovon Mitchell, Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Team Kenny: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro, Evan Mobley and Jalen Williams.
Team Candace, created by the Rising Stars event winner.
Conclusion: A New Era for the NBA All-Star Game
The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle, with its new tournament format, exciting competitions, and some of the biggest names in the sport taking center stage. Whether it’s rising stars proving themselves, dunkers soaring through the air, or NBA legends competing in an innovative new format, this year’s All-Star celebration promises to be unforgettable.
Basketball fans, get ready—San Francisco is about to witness history.