Catch the annual NBA All-Star Game to see the top players come together to battle it out on the court. Experience the East vs. West showdown like never before, with a brand-new tournament format.
Here’s your complete watch guide with all the information you need to know to watch NBA All-Star Game including the full schedule, All-Star rosters for both conferences, how to watch live and more.
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WHEN IS THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME?
The NBA All-Star Game tips off on Sunday, February 16, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, home court of the Golden State Warriors. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET. This is the first time the game has been held at the Chase Center.
You can enjoy all the game-time action live on TNT with DIRECTV!
WHAT CHANNEL IS THE ALL-STAR GAME ON?
During All-Star Weekend, which runs from February 14 – 16, 2025, events will air on TNT (channel 245), ESPN (channel 206) and NBA TV (channel 216).
However, you can only watch the NBA All-Star Game live on TNT, which is available through DIRECTV on channel 245. Ensure you don’t miss any of the action by recording the game to your DIRECTV DVR now!
What is the NBA All-Star Game Format?
For the first time in its history, the All-Star Game will actually be held as a mini tournament, featuring three games and four teams. The first two games will be semi-finals, and the last game will be the championship game between the two winning teams. A team wins a game by being the first to reach or surpass 40 points.
Three of the teams will have rosters drafted by three TNT analysts, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, and will be named for those analysts. The fourth team will be the winning team from the Castrol Rising Stars game featuring rising NBA stars, which will be played on February 14. That team will be named for WNBA legend Candace Parker.
NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Now, let’s take a look at what fans can expect for the whole All-Star Weekend, along with where you can watch each of the events.
Here’s the full schedule for NBA All-Star Weekend 2025:
Friday, February 14
- Castrol Rising Stars Practice: 2:30 p.m. ET – NBA TV & NBA App
- Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference: 4 p.m. ET – NBA TV & NBA App
- Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: 7 p.m. ET – ESPN
- Castrol Rising Stars: 9 p.m. ET – TNT & TruTV
Saturday, February 15
- NBA All-Star Practice presented by AT&T: 2 p.m. ET – NBA TV
- NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T: Morehouse College vs. Tuskegee University: 5 p.m. ET – NBA TV
- Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference: 7 p.m. ET – NBA TV
- State Farm All-Star Saturday Night: 8 p.m. ET – TNT, TruTV
- Kia Skills Challenge
- Starry 3-Point Contest
- AT&T Slam Dunk
Sunday, February 16
- NBA Legends Brunch: 2 p.m. ET – NBA TV
- G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T: Time & Channel TBD
- 74th NBA All-Star Game: 8 p.m. ET – TNT, TruTV
- All-Star Game Semifinal (Game 1)
- All-Star Game Semifinal (Game 2)
- All-Star Game Final (Game 3)
WHO’S PLAYING IN THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME?
The NBA All-Star Game has a different look this year, which four teams instead of just two. So, who’s made the cut so far? We won’t know the full rosters with all of the reserves until Thursday, Jan. 30, but we do know who the starters will be:
Eastern Conference:
Starters:
Jaylen Brunson, New York Knicks
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Coach: Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder will coach one of the Eastern Conference teams, and one of his assistants will coach the other. That’s because OKC has the best record in the East through games played by February 2.
Western Conference:
Starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Coach: The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson will coach one of the Western Conference teams, and one of his assistants will coach the other. Like OKC, that’s because the Cavs have the best record in the West through Feb. 2.
The All-Star Game roster selection process takes three factors into account for starters: fan votes, player votes and media votes. Fan voting carries substantial weight, accounting for 50% of the vote, while players’ contributions make up 25%. The remaining 25% is determined by a media panel covering the NBA. As for the 14 reserve players, they are solely voted on by the 30 head coaches.
CATCH THE NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND AND MORE ON DIRECTV
Watch all the All-Star action live with DIRECTV on NBA TV, ESPN, ESPN2 and TNT from February 16-18.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2025 NBA All-Star game?
The annual NBA All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is the NBA All-Star game on?
Fans can watch the All-Star game live on TNT, channel 245 with DIRECTV.
What is the format for the NBA All-Star Game in 2025?
The NBA All-Star Game will take a tournament format for the first time in its history. Four teams will compete across three games.
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