At a Glance
- The NBA revealed the 10 starting players for the 2026 All-Star Game during the MLK Day quadruple-header.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić topped the combined fan, player, and media voting in their conferences.
- The Feb. 15 exhibition will debut a new U.S. vs. World format with two U.S. squads and one World team in a round-robin tournament.
- Why it matters: All All-Star Weekend events will air on NBC and Peacock, returning the showcase to broadcast television for the first time since 2002.
The 2026 NBA All-Star starters are officially set. News Of Fort Worth announced the selections Tuesday, capping weeks of fan, player, and media balloting that determined the first 10 roster spots.
Eastern Conference Lineup
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines the East with his 10th All-Star nod. He is joined by:
- Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics (5th appearance)
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks (3rd)
- Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons (2nd)
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers (2nd)
Western Conference Lineup
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry leads the West with his 12th selection. The remaining starters:
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets (8th)
- Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers (6th)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (4th)
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs (2nd)
Voting Breakdown
Starters were chosen through a weighted system:
- Fans: 50 percent
- Current NBA players: 25 percent
- Media panel: 25 percent
Jokić and Antetokounmpo finished atop the overall vote totals in their respective conferences. Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell were the last players eliminated.
New Format for 2026
This season’s exhibition will abandon the traditional East vs. West structure. Instead, the league will feature:
- Two squads comprised of U.S.-born players
- One team made up of international players
- A round-robin tournament totaling four 12-minute games
The revised format aims to showcase global talent while creating additional broadcast inventory.
Television Return
Every event from All-Star Weekend-including the Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Contest-will air on NBC and stream on Peacock. The network last carried the festivities in 2002, marking a 24-year gap.
Next Steps
Head coaches will now select seven reserves for each conference. That group will be unveiled at a later date, completing the 24-player All-Star roster.
Tip-off for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15.
