The NBA officially announced the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game on Monday, with Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the lists.
Five starters were named from each conference, with fan, player, and media votes determining selections. Fans accounted for 50% of the vote, players 25%, and media 25%.
The Eastern Conference starters include Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Pistons), and Tyrese Maxey (76ers).
The Western Conference starters are Stephen Curry (Warriors), Luka Doncic (Lakers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), and Victor Wembanyama (Spurs). Wembanyama edged Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards via fan vote tiebreaker.
The 2026 All-Star Game, marking the 75th edition, will take place on Feb. 15 at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, with broadcast coverage on NBC and Peacock at 5 p.m. ET.
This year introduces a new format: two U.S. teams and one World team will compete in a round-robin tournament consisting of four 12-minute games. Teams will feature a minimum of eight players each, and players are selected without regard to position.
Reserves for the All-Star Game will be announced Feb. 1 by NBC/Peacock during the premiere of “Sunday Night Basketball,” ahead of a doubleheader featuring the Knicks vs. Lakers and Thunder vs. Nuggets. Seven players per conference will be named as reserves, chosen by NBA coaches.
Cunningham and Brown became All-Star starters earlier Monday, with Cunningham ranking first in player votes and Brown receiving the most media votes, highlighting their impact on Detroit and Boston’s current playoff positioning.
