9 Events for NBA All-Star Weekend That You Don’t Want to Miss

Get Ready! All-Star Weekend is Coming to LA Feb. 16-18

Written By: Jordan Ligons
Photography Provided By: NBAE/Getty Images

It’s that time of year again! The NBA All-Star Weekend is when you and your family are glued to the TV (or Instagram) to see dunktastic, OMG and sometimes even legendary moments unfold. This time it’s in our ‘hood! The city of angels will host the league’s best on the West Coast Feb. 16-18. Fergie and Barenaked Ladies will take the mic to sing the US and Canadian national anthems and Pharrell Williams’ N.E.R.D will kill the halftime performance. Whether Chef Curry or LeBron James *in the little boy from Vine’s voice* are your favorite all-stars, we can’t wait to see who gets the W.

LA NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Presented by Ruffles

When: Friday, Feb. 16  at 4 p.m.
Location: Verizon Up Arena at Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC)
Channel: ESPN

You think your favorite entertainers got game? See them test their skills at this star-studded event. Reigning MVP Brandon “B.Dot” Armstrong aims to comeback for a two-peat. With the other celebrities yet to be announced, either way all of Hollywood will be out for this showdown.

 

Mountain Dew Kickstarter Rising Stars

When: Friday, Feb. 16 at 6-8 p.m.
Location: STAPLES Center
Channel: TNT

The first-year and second-year players get their time to shine at this new All-Star Weekend event. Rookies Ben Simmons and LA-native Lonzo Ball are set to take on Joel Embiid and last season’s Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon. Get tickets here!

 

State Farm All-Star Saturday Night

When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
Location: STAPLES Center
Channel: TNT

Get your scorecards ready and prepared to be ‘Wow’d for the beloved Verizon Dunk Contest! Plus, root for your favorite players at Taco Bell Skills Challenge and the JBL Three-Point Contest.

 

NBA G League International Challenge Presented by Kumho

When: Sunday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Verizon Up Arena at LACC
Channel: NBA TV

Revel in a over-the-border matchup between the best of the best of NBA’s G League (the NBA’s official minor league) against our SoCal neighbors Mexico’s National Team. This a new event that you won’t want to miss!

LA NBA All-Star Weekend

67th NBA All-Star Game

When: Sunday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.
Location: STAPLES Center
Channel: TNT

Don your team’s jersey and grab the popcorn! The league’s top-notch talent and your chosen all-stars battle it out for bragging rights. Tune in to see whether Steph’s or LeBron’s team wins in this headliner event.

NBA Crossover

When: Friday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 18
Location: The Majestic, downtown Los Angeles

Are you a superfan? Well then this is for you! NBA Crossover merges pop culture with the NBA for an environment full of art, music, fashion, technology and overall entertainment making for ample content for the ‘Gram.

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As these are events not open to the general public, follow along on social media and major networks!d

 

Basketball without Borders (BWB) Global Camp

When: Friday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 18
Location: Los Angeles Lakers Practice Facility – UCLA Health Training Center

The fourth annual Basketball without Borders (BWB) Global Camp will be held in partnership with the NBA and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to show off the top high school aged campers from around the world—the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

 

Jr. NBA Day Presented by Under Armour

When: Friday, Feb. 16  at 11 a.m.
Location: Verizon Up Arena at LACC

It’s all about the kids! Jr. NBA will host basketball clinics for the youth of the Los Angeles community.

LA NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game

When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Verizon Up Arena at LACC

The NBA family and the Special Olympics All-Star athletes, ages 17-34, from around the world aim to connect the community with a one-of-a-kind demonstration game.

Plan Your All-Star Weekend Must-Do List With These Fun Events

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