Where to Watch the NBA All-Star Game in 2025: Players, Schedule, & More

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The 2025 NBA All-Star game weekend kicking off on Friday, Feb. 14 occupies a unique place in any sports fan's calendar. The Super Bowl is over, spring training hasn't yet begun, and March Madness is still a month away. So what better time to watch an unpredictable and wildly entertaining lineup of NBA events that features some of the greatest basketball players to ever step foot on a court? Here's everything you need to know about when, how, and where to watch the NBA All-Star game for every second of hoops action.

This year's events are scattered across the San Francisco Bay Area, but the All-Star games will take place at the Chase Center on Feb. 16 beginning at 8:20 p.m. ET. For the first time ever, this year's All-Star game will actually be three games. A mini-tournament of four, eight-player teams will compete in two semifinal matchups, followed by the two winning teams clashing in the championship. In each game, the winner will be the first team to score 40 points.

Three of the four teams were selected by TNT's NBA analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith. Those teams include the best of the best, such as Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. The fourth team, led by WNBA legend Candace Parker, will be the winner of the Rising Stars championship game on Feb. 14. Emceeing each of these All-Star games will be famed actor, comedian, and basketball lover Kevin Hart. Let's face it, the guy is perfect for the job.

But all of that only scratches the surface. There's also the show-stopping slam dunk contest, three-point contest, skills challenge, and HBCU classic. Plus, there's the annual celebrity game, which this year will feature big names such as Barry Bonds, 2Chainz, Jerry Rice, Kai Cenat, Terrell Owens, and Shaboozey, among many others.

So without further ado, here's where and when you can watch a packed weekend of All-Star events.

NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 Schedule (all times ET)

Friday, Feb. 14

• 2:30 p.m. — Rising Stars Practice (NBA TV, NBA app)
• 6:00 p.m. — Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (NBA TV, NBA app)
• 7:00 p.m. — All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
• 9:15 p.m. — Rising Stars Semifinal, Game 1 (TNT, truTV)
• 9:55 p.m. — Rising Stars Semifinal, Game 2 (TNT, truTV)
• 10:35 p.m. — Rising Stars Championship, Game 3 (TNT, truTV)

Saturday, Feb. 15

• 2:00 p.m. — NBA All-Star Practice (NBA TV, NBA app)
• 5 p.m. — NBA HBCU Classic (NBA TV, ESPN+, truTV)
• 7 p.m. — Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference (NBA TV, NBA app)
• 8 p.m. — Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk (TNT, truTV)

Sunday, Feb. 16

• 2 p.m. — NBA Legends Brunch (NBA TV, NBA app)
• 3:30 p.m. — G League Up Next Game (Tubi)
• 8:20 p.m. — All-Star Semifinal, Game 1 (TNT, truTV)
• 9:10 p.m. — All-Star Semifinal, Game 2 (TNT, truTV)
• 10 p.m. — All-Star Championship, Game 3 (TNT, truTV)

How to Watch the NBA All-Star Game on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch all three of the NBA All-Star games and many of the full weekends' events on TNT with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. There are a few different plans to choose from. You can sign up for Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads) for $83/month after a 3-day free trial. Or, you can get Hulu + Live TV (ad-free), Disney+ (ad-free), and ESPN+ (with ads) for $96/month. No matter which option you go with, you'll be able to watch the All-Star games, plus a vast library of sports and entertainment content.

How to Watch the NBA All-Star Game on DIRECTV STREAM

Another easy way to watch this year's NBA All-Star Weekend is by grabbing a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, which carries TNT, NBA TV, and plenty of other channels. Plans cost around $86/month for the Entertainment + Sports Pack, $115/month for the Choice + Sports Pack, and $130/month for the Ultimate + Sports Pack. 

Keep in mind that prices may differ depending on regional sports fees and other factors.

How to Watch the NBA All-Star Game on Sling TV

TNT is available to stream on Sling TV with a subscription to one of the streamer's Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue plans. For either Orange or Blue, the cost is $23/month for the first month (which is half off the usual fee). The Orange + Blue plan is $33/month (also half off for the first month). The half off deals may not last forever, so the sooner you scoop up a Sling subscription, the better. Please note that Sling TV's pricing can vary by location, so it's best to double check the site for the most up-to-date costs.

How to Watch the NBA All-Star Game from anywhere with a VPN

If you're hoping to watch this year's NBA All-Star Weekend but are overseas, you're in luck. You can still access a U.S. streaming service like Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV STREAM and watch every second of the hoops action. All you need to do is sign up for a VPN service. ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access both allow you to hide your location and watch U.S. streaming platforms. Private Internet Access starts at $2/month, while ExpressVPN plans start at $8.32/month.

• Sign up for ExpressVPN
• Sign up for Private Internet Access

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