Who is coaching the NBA Rising Stars Challenge?

Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady are coaching teams in the Rising Stars Challenge.

What is the format for the Rising Stars Game?

Four teams, including one of G League players, will compete in a mini-tournament with semi-final games to 40 points and a championship game to 25 points.

Where and when can I watch the NBA Rising Stars game?

The Rising Stars game is on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

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Hall of Famers Draft Rising Stars Teams Live!

28 Jan

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Summary

Rising Stars game features 21 rookies and sophomores.
Hall of Famers draft players live for a mini-tournament.
All-Star weekend events broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

Hall of Famers Draft Rising Stars Teams Live!

The 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge will pit 21 talented rookies and sophomores against each other in a unique schoolyard-style draft. This exciting event, scheduled for Friday, February 13, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will be broadcast live. Legendary Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady will serve as coaches, drafting the participating players into three teams.

A fourth team, comprised of G League players and coached by Austin Rivers, will also vie for the title. The game format involves a mini-tournament where four teams will compete in semi-final games played to 40 points. The winners will then advance to a championship game played to 25 points.

NBA enthusiasts can catch all the action from the All-Star weekend, including the Rising Stars game, All-Star Saturday Night, and the All-Star Game itself, on NBC and Peacock. Peacock will also stream additional NBA games throughout the regular season.