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The 2025 NBA All-Star game is evolving beyond the traditional East vs. West matchup, introducing a mini-tournament. Four teams, selected by basketball legends Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Candace Parker, will vie for the championship title. Of these, three teams are made up of seasoned professionals, while Parker’s squad consists of players from the previous day’s Rising Stars tournament. The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, February 16, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV, featuring two semi-final games before culminating in a championship round at approximately 10 p.m. Each game is set to a limit of 40 points, presumably to ensure a swift pace and avoid outcomes similar to last year’s high-scoring game of 211-186. The NBA’s All-Star Weekend, hosted in San Francisco this year, will also showcase activities like the celebrity All-Star game, featuring talents like Shaboozey, Noah Kahan, and Walker Hayes. Additionally, there will be a Rising Stars competition on Friday and both the dunk and 3-point contests on Saturday, leading up to the championship on Sunday.
For details on the 2025 team rosters and how to catch this weekend’s All-Star festivities, keep reading.
How to Catch the 2025 NBA All-Star Game:
Event Dates: February 16, 2025
Starting Time: 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast Channels: TNT, TruTV
Streaming Options: Max, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and more
2025 NBA All-Star Game Schedule:
All times in Eastern
Sunday, February 16
NBA All-Star Semifinal, Game 1, 8:20 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
NBA All-Star Semifinal, Game 2, 9:10 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
NBA All-Star Championship Game, 10 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Participating Players in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game:
This year’s All-Star event features players divided into four teams, each with eight participants selected by TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Candace Parker, and Kenny Smith. The teams are as follows:
Team Chuck: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, and Trae Young. (Giannis Antetokounmpo originally scheduled to play has been replaced by Young due to injury.)
Team Shaq: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Anthony, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving (replacing an injured Anthony Davis).
Team Kenny: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, and Tyler Herro.
Team Candace: TBD
Broadcast Channels for the NBA All-Star Game:
This season, you can watch the NBA’s All-Star Weekend games on TNT and truTV. These networks are accessible on services like DirecTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. Fubo TV offers all channels except TNT/TBS/truTV, which can be accessed via Max.
Stream the NBA All-Star Weekend Live:
While Fubo is typically a go-to for most sports, it’s important to note that the service does not include TNT, which will be broadcasting this weekend’s All-Star matches on Sunday. Fortunately, you can catch all the action on TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, and ESPN2 through DirecTV and Hulu with Live TV.
DIRECTV provides all the essential channels needed to watch the All-Star Weekend’s basketball events live, including ABC, ESPN, TNT, FOX Sports, NBA TV, and over 40 regional sports networks. Additionally, you can opt for an NBA League Pass subscription to ensure you don’t miss any out-of-market games. After a free trial, packages start at $74.99/month.
Max has been “the go-to” for entertainment enthusiasts, and its offerings now include coverage for sports fans as well. For a limited time, Max subscribers can enjoy the B/R Sports add-on for free, allowing access to live NBA games and All-Star Weekend events on TBS, TNT, and truTV as part of their Max subscription!
