The much-awaited NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 will be held in San Francisco, with the Golden State Warriors hosting the annual event from Feb. 14-16.
It is the first time in 25 years that the Bay Area has hosted the annual basketball extravaganza, and the league has brought some new innovations to mix things up.
A New All-Star Game Format
One of the most important changes this year is the new All-Star Game format. Gone are the days of two teams; the NBA has opted for a three-team, single-elimination tournament. Basketball greats Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith have each picked eight players for their teams, and the Rising Stars Challenge winner will join them in the tournament, according to CBS Sports.
Semifinal Matchups:
- Kenny's Young Stars vs. Chuck's Global Stars
- Shaq's OGs vs. Candace Parker's Rising Stars
Both semifinal winners clash for the 2025 NBA All-Star Championship. About the scoring system,
all games will be played up to 40 points, and the first team to achieve the mark will be the winner.
No Curry vs. Ionescu Showdown This Year
Fans looking for a rematch between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu in a one-on-one 3-point shootout will be let down. NBA told ESPN that both players couldn't come to an agreement on a format that would set the bar higher than last year's viral showdown.
NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 Schedule
Here's the full rundown of the weekend's marquee events:
Friday, Feb. 14
- Rising Stars Practice (12:30 PM ET | NBA TV)The league's best young players get ready for the Rising Stars Challenge.
- Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (3:00 PM ET | NBA TV)The 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame finalists will be revealed.
- NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (7:00 PM ET | ESPN)Sports, music, and entertainment celebrities go head-to-head on the court.
- Rising Stars Challenge (9:00 PM ET | TNT, truTV)The best rookies and second-year players face off in a mini-tournament format with the winner going on to play in Sunday's All-Star Game.
Saturday, Feb. 15
- NBA All-Star Practice & Media Day (2:00 PM ET | NBA TV) All-Star players take to the court for warm-ups and media questioning.
- NBA HBCU Classic (5:00 PM ET | NBA TV) Morehouse College hosts Tuskegee University in the fourth-annual HBCU Classic.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's Press Conference (7:00 PM ET | NBA TV) Silver discusses major league news and pending changes.
- All-Star Saturday Night (8:00 PM ET | TNT, truTV) The evening includes the fan-favorite competitions (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest).
Sunday, Feb. 16
- NBA Legends Brunch (2:00 PM ET | NBA TV) A special celebration that recognizes retired NBA legends.
- G League Up Next Game (3:30 PM ET | NBA TV) The top G League prospects face off in a four-team tournament.
- NBA All-Star Game (8:00 PM ET | TNT, truTV) The game in 2025 is taking a completely new tournament format with:
For the All-Star game starters, Wembanyama won't start in the first five, according to Sports World News. Here's the list of official starters in the upcoming game.
Eastern Conference Starters
- Jalen Brunson (G) New York Knicks
- Donovan Mitchell (G) Cleveland Cavaliers
- Karl-Anthony Towns (FC) New York Knicks
- Jayson Tatum (FC) Boston Celtics
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (FC) Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference Starters
- Stephen Curry (G) Golden State Warriors
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G) Oklahoma City Thunder
- Kevin Durant (FC, Phoenix Suns)
- LeBron James (FC) Los Angeles Lakers
- Nikola Jokic (FC) Denver Nuggets
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