Upcoming Rising Stars Game
This year’s Rising Stars Game, set to take place on February 13, 2026, during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, promises to be a thrilling event. Highlighting a star-studded coaching lineup, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Austin Rivers will step into coaching roles for this exciting matchup. All four are recognized as NBC broadcasters, with three of them being Hall of Fame players.
Game Details
Scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, the game will be available for viewing on NBC and streamed through Peacock. This particular Rising Stars Game is generating buzz thanks to the impressive roster of young talent on display. Fans can anticipate witnessing standout performances from a cadre of rookies, such as Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper, Derik Queen, and Tre Johnson. Additionally, several notable second-year players, including Stephon Castle, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, and Zaccharie Risacher, will also feature prominently.
Innovative Format
In an innovative format, players will be selected through a draft held on January 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock, with the teams composed of rookies and sophomores competing against a fourth team made up of NBA G League players. The competition structure will see the teams engage in a tournament, where the initial round winner will be the first team to hit or exceed 40 points, progressing to a final where 25 points will secure victory.
All-Star Weekend Highlights
The main event, the All-Star Game, will unfold at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on February 15, 2026. Aside from the Rising Stars Game, All-Star Weekend will include the Dunk Contest and the 3-Point Contest, all broadcast on NBC Sports and available for streaming on Peacock.
Additional Viewing Opportunities
For those looking to catch more NBA action, NBC and Peacock offer various viewing opportunities, including weekly streams of multiple games and special features such as “Peacock NBA Monday” and “Coast 2 Coast Tuesday”. In addition, “Sunday Night Basketball” will debut across the networks beginning February 1, 2026. For detailed schedules and information, fans can refer to their local listings.
