The 2026 NBA All-Star game is nearly here. Friday, February 13th will kick off All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, with events being held at the home of the Clippers, the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. It promises to be a star-studded weekend that features a few of basketball fans' favorite events— most notably the slam dunk contest, which is held annually on Saturday night of All-Star weekend.
As the festivities draw near, it feels like a good time to look forward at future All-Star events. Hosting an All-Star game is a boon for an NBA team and the city it resides in. It's a cool honor that brings a lot of attention to the area and doesn't come with quite the same level of cost accommodation a larger event like the Super Bowl does. Above all there’s a certain sheen that comes with living in a city where an All-Star game is being hosted. It’s pretty cool.
