NBA All-Star Game 2024: Weekend Schedule, Location, Format, Starters, Reserves, Rosters and More

On February 18, 2024, an exhibition game will be held to determine the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. This year’s NBA All-Star Game will be the 73rd edition. The Indiana Pacers will host it at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indianapolis has hosted the All-Star Game twice; the first time it was held in the city was in 1985 at the Hoosier Dome. For the first time since 2017, the Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format will be used in this year’s All-Star Game. TNT will broadcast the game for the 22nd year in a row. The All-Star Voting period lasted from December 19, 2023, to January 20, 2024.

When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The date of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game is Sunday, February 18, 2024. From February 16–18, 2024, All-Star Weekend will include three nights of events in total.

Where is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

For the first time since 1985, NBA All-Star will be held in Indianapolis. The HBCU Classic presented by AT&T on February 17, the 73rd NBA All-Star Game on February 18, and the NBA Rising Stars game on February 16 will all take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Pacers.

On Saturday, February 17, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium. The event will include the AT&T Slam Dunk, Starry 3-Point Contest, and Kia Skills Challenge.

What will the NBA All-Star Game format be in 2024?

The 73rd NBA All-Star Game will once again feature the legendary matchup between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference as the league honors basketball’s long history in Indiana. There will also be a return to the conventional four-quarter 12-minute scoring system.

The NBA All-Star Game will still compete to win each quarter for a charity of the teams’ choice, but it will no longer have an untimed fourth quarter or end when one team reaches or exceeds the Final Target Score.

There are still team captains selected for the NBA All-Star Game to guide their respective groups. The All-Star starter from each conference (LeBron James, West; Giannis Antetokounmpo, East) who received the most fan votes in his conference during the AT&T NBA All-Star Voting are the captains.

How are the NBA All-Star star starters selected?

The media (25%), current players (25%), and fans (50%) vote to select the 10 starters, which are split between two guards and three frontcourt players per conference.

Who are the 2024 NBA All-Star starters?

Eastern Conference

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks *
• Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
• Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
• Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
• Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks

Western Conference

• LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers *
• Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
• Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
• Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

* denotes team captain

How are the NBA All-Star reserves selected?

The 30 NBA coaches vote for two guards, three frontcourt players, and two players at any position within their conference to determine the 14 reserves. If a player is unable to play in the All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver will choose a replacement who will play in the same conference.

Who are the 2024 NBA All-Star Reserves?

Eastern Conference

• Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
• Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
• Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
• Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
• Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
• Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Julius Randle, New York Knicks

Western Conference

• Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
• Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
• Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
• Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
• Paul George, LA Clippers
• Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
• Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule

Friday, February 16

NBA Rising Stars practice – 12 p.m. (NBA TV)
Basketball Hall of Fame news conference – 5:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 7 p.m. (ESPN)
NBA Rising Stars – 9 p.m. (TNT)

Saturday, February 17

NBA All-Star practice – 11 a.m. (NBA TV)
HBCU Classic: Winston-Salem State vs. Virginia Union – 2 p.m. (ESPN2)
NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s news conference – 7 p.m. (NBA TV)
NBA All-Star Saturday night – 8 p.m. (TNT)

Sunday, February 18

G League Up Next game – 1:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
NBA All-Star Game – 8:30 p.m. (TNT)

2024 NBA All-Star Location

The Indiana Pacers’ home court, Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, will host this year’s NBA All-Star Game. For the first time since 1985, NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in Indianapolis.

2024 NBA All-Star Format

The top vote-getter in each conference selects the All-Star draft for the NBA All-Star Game since 2018. The traditional format of the game, which pits the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference, will return this year.

The four 12-minute quarters of the old scoring system have also been brought back by the NBA. This takes the place of the untimed fourth quarter that was in place since 2020, during which both teams competed to achieve a Final Target Score.

Teams will still compete to win every quarter, and the victorious team will get funds to donate to the charity of their choice.

2024 NBA All-Star Rosters

The NBA declared the All-Star reserves on February 1st after releasing the complete starter voting results on January 25th.

Eastern Conference All-Stars

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
• Jayson Tatum
• Joel Embiid
• Tyrese Haliburton
• Damian Lillard
• Bam Adebayo
• Paolo Banchero
• Jaylen Brown
• Jalen Brunson
• Tyrese Maxey
• Donovan Mitchell
• Julius Randle

Western Conference All-Stars

• LeBron James (captain)
• Nikola Jokic
• Kevin Durant
• Luka Doncic
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• Devin Booker
• Stephen Curry
• Anthony Davis
• Anthony Edwards
• Paul George
• Kawhi Leonard
• Karl-Anthony Towns

What other NBA All-Star events will there be?

The full schedule of events for the NBA All-Star 2024 include:

• NBA Rising Stars
• Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
• HBCU Classic presented by AT&T
• State Farm All-Star Saturday Night
• Kia Skills Challenge
• Starry 3-Point Contest
• Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge
• AT&T Slam Dunk
• 73rd All-Star Game

What NBA All-Star activities will there be for fans in Indianapolis?

Taking place from February 16–18 during NBA All-Star Weekend, is the perennially well-liked NBA Crossover fan event. Any basketball fan should not miss this family-friendly event.

How can I watch the NBA All-Star Game in 2024?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be broadcast in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 50 languages on TNT in the United States.

Where are the upcoming NBA All-Star Games taking place?

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be held in San Francisco, California, from February 14–16. The Golden State Warriors’ home arena, Chase Center, will host the 74th All-Star game on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

The NBA All-Star 2026 will be held from February 13–15, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the 75th All-Star game will take place at the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers’ new home.

What is the history of the All-Star Game?

Since its inaugural performance in the 1950–51 season, the NBA All-Star Game has served as an annual exhibition of the best players in the league.

Who has won the All-Star Game MVP?

A number of the greatest players in NBA history have won MVP awards for All-Star games. The most recent recipient was Jayson Tatum, who set a record in the 2023 All-Star Game by scoring 55 points.

Is this year’s Dunk Contest taking place?

Indeed! The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is a staple of each All-Star Weekend. Having achieved perfect scores on three of his four attempts, Mac McClung stole the show in 2023.

State Farm Saturday Night will host the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk. As the weekend approaches, the participants in the dunk will be revealed.