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NBA All-Star Game: USA vs. World in New Format!
13 Feb
Summary
- New round-robin tournament format with three teams.
- USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World will compete.
- Players can earn up to $125,000 based on team placement.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set to feature an innovative format, shifting to a round-robin tournament. This year, the game will pit three distinct teams against each other: USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World. This new structure aims to create a more competitive and engaging experience for fans and players alike.
The tournament will involve each team playing every other team once to determine advancement to a championship game. Rosters have been finalized, including injury replacements. For example, De'Aaron Fox was added as a replacement, rounding out the 28 All-Stars selected this season.
Player assignments involve strategic decisions, with some players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Norman Powell being placed on Team World despite American birth, accommodating national team affiliations or roster balance. The USA Stars team comprises younger American talent, while USA Stripes features veteran American players.
The schedule begins with USA Stars facing Team World, followed by the winner playing USA Stripes. The loser of the first game will also play USA Stripes. The two teams with the best records after these initial games will compete for the championship. Point differential will decide ties. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock at 5 p.m. EST.
