The NBA All-Star Game is coming back to Los Angeles County this February. And for the people of LA, the biggest highlight is seeing Luka Dončić wearing Lakers gold on his home court.
Luka Dončić was named the Western Conference starter for the 75th NBA All-Star Game, that on February 15, 2026 will take place at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood .
Who plays with Luka Dončić?
In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dončić is in the starting lineup Stephen Curry (Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Nikola Jokić (Nuggets) and Victor Wembanyama (Spurs). He will come with you too the long-time Lakers star LeBron James stand on the spot , who was selected as a reserve player for the Western Conference .
After selecting the first 24 All-Stars Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) added to bring the total number of U.S. All-Stars to 16, the minimum required by the format.
An all-star moment on home soil
This will be Dončić’s first All-Star Game in the Los Angeles area as a member of the Lakers, giving local fans a rare opportunity to see one of the league’s top international stars represent the franchise on a major national stage. The Inuit Dome will as part of the 75th edition of the league be first NBA All-Star Game align .
Dončić’s selection as a starter shows that he is still one of the most productive guards in the NBA. He goes into the All-Star weekend as one of the league’s best scorers and assist providers and is the Lakers’ most important offensive player.
What is the new format of the All-Star Game?
The 2026 All-Star Game will be a new format “USA against the world” introduce, where two teams of U.S.-born players and one team of international players compete against each other in a round-robin tournament. The three teams will play four 12-minute games, with each team competing against the other teams in a fast-paced mini-tournament to showcase a greater variety of fixtures and player combinations.
International spotlight
The new format gives Dončić a prominent role as one of the headliners of the “Welt” team. As one of the NBA’s most famous international players becomes the Slovenian guard is expected to be the focus of the global squad.
The new format should underline the league’s growing international presence, where players from outside the United States compete directly against two teams of U.S. players.
Complete list of All-Star players (USA vs. World)
Here is the full list of All-Stars selected for the 2026 game:
Eastern Conference
regular player
- Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks
- Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics
- Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks
- Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons
- Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers
Substitute player
- Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors
- Jalen Duren* | Detroit Pistons
- Jalen Johnson* | Atlanta Hawks
- Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers
- Norman Powell* | Miami Heat
- Pascal Wise | Indiana Pacers
- Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks
Western Conference
regular player
- Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
- Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets
- Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs
Substitute player
- Deni Avdija* | Portland Trail Blazers
- Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns
- Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets
- Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves
- Chet Holmgren* | Oklahoma City Thunder
- LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers
- Jamal Murray* | Denver Nuggets
*Indicates someone was selected to the All-Star team for the first time
The three NBA All-Star Game teams will play tonight, February 3rd. on Peacock announced. Preliminary coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET before the game between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock and go.
What to expect
In addition to the game itself, there will be events in the area throughout All-Star Weekend NBA fan events, sponsor activities and pop-up experiences will take place.
Here’s how you can attend the NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood
Tickets are available on the official NBA All-Star website here.
Arrival:
- Metro: Fans can take the Metro K Line (Crenshaw Line) to get there. For large events there are usually shuttle services.
- Arrival by car: On-site and nearby parking is available throughout the Hollywood Park area, but advance reservations are recommended.
- Ridesharing: There are dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas around the venue to manage traffic after the game.
Here’s how you can watch at home
The game starts at 2 p.m. PT(5 p.m. ET) and will be live on NBC und Peacock transmitted.
📅If: 15.February 2026
📍 Wo: Insinuates Dome (3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303)
Keep reading
