2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Rosters & How to Watch

by Sofia Alvarez Entertainment Editor

INGLEWOOD, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026, 7:01 am ET

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2026: Rosters, How to Watch & More

The NBA’s annual exhibition of hoops and star power returns Friday night, promising viral moments and surprisingly competitive play.

  • The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tips off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on ESPN.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mookie Betts will coach one team, while Anthony Anderson leads the other.
  • The rosters boast a mix of actors, musicians, athletes from other sports, and internet personalities.
  • The game will be held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

What do you get when you combine people with a novice skill at shooting hoops and those who have no place anywhere near a basketball court? The answer is the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, the league’s annual showcase of basketball, complete with nonstop talking between mic’d-up celebrities and, for those in attendance and on the court, a chance to go viral. This year’s game promises the same energy, with a fresh set of faces ready to entertain.

How to Watch the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

  • Date: Friday, Feb. 13
  • Time: 7 pm ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Stream: ESPN App
  • Location: Kia Forum (Inglewood, California)

Celebrity Game Rosters

Two teams, each coached by a star, will face off on the court.

Team Giannis & Mookie

▪︎ Keegan-Michael Key (actor)

▪︎ Rome Flynn (actor)

▪︎ Dylan Wang (actor, singer)

▪︎ Shams Charania (NBA insider)

▪︎ Jenna Bandy (social media creator)

▪︎ Rick Schnall (Charlotte Hornets co-chairman and governor)

▪︎ Tacko Fall (former NBA player)

▪︎ Jeremy Lin (Former NBA player)

▪︎ GloRilla (rapper)

▪︎ Cafu (two-time FIFA World Cup champion)

▪︎ Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions wide receiver)

Coaches:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Alex Antetokounmpo
  • Thanasis Antetokounmpo
  • Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder

Team Anthony Anderson

▪︎ Simu Liu (actor)

▪︎ Cody Jones (Dude Perfect co-founder)

▪︎ Badshah (rapper)

▪︎ Andre De Grasse (Olympic medal-winning sprinter)

▪︎ Taylor Frankie Paul (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star)

▪︎ Mat Ishbia (Phoenix Suns chairman and governor)

▪︎ Jason Williams (Former NBA player)

▪︎ Nicolas Vansteenberghe (“Love Island USA” star)

▪︎ Mustard (music producer)

▪︎ Adrien Núñez (singer-songwriter)

▪︎ Keenan Allen (Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver)

Coaches

▪︎ Anthony Anderson (actor)

▪︎ Lethal Shooter (NBA shooting coach)

▪︎ Chris Brickley (NBA player development trainer)

Who will win the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game? The outcome is anyone’s guess, but expect plenty of entertainment and a few surprisingly good plays.

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