The 74th annual NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, scheduled to take place in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event will begin on February 14, 2025, and this year, the format of the NBA All-Star Game will change to a tournament-style competition.

The Chase Center, the iconic home of the Golden State Warriors, will proudly host the prestigious event. This marks a significant return to the Bay Area, as the All-Star weekend hasn't graced its location since 2000 when it was played at Oakland's The Arena. Over three thrilling nights, the center will be the stage for a series of must-see events, including a Rising Stars game.

The NBA All-Star selection process is currently in full swing, and it's a truly inclusive affair. The All-Stars will be determined through a voting system that involves fans, current NBA players, and a media panel. This diverse approach ensures that the All-Star lineup truly represents the best of the best. Additionally, NBA head coaches will choose seven players as reserves in each conference.

Get ready, because the 2025 All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be an absolute thrill. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of this exciting event.

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What is the new NBA All-Star format?

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will introduce a tournament-style format featuring three teams: Team Chuck, Team Shaq, and Team Kenny. Each of these teams will consist of the NBA All-Star selections. Additionally, a fourth team, known as Team Candace, will be formed by the winner of the Rising Stars event.

The main event will take place on Sunday, February 16, at 8 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast on TNT.

2025 NBA All-Star schedule

All times Eastern.

Friday, February 14:

• NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Oakland Arena at 7 p.m.

• Rising Stars at Chase Center at 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 15:

• NBA All-Star Practice at the Oakland Arena at 2 p.m.

• NBA HBCU Classic at Oakland Arena at 5 p.m.

• All-Star Saturday night at Chase Center at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 16:

• NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center at 8 p.m. on TNT

How to watch the 2025 NBA All-Star game

The 74th annual NBA All-Star Game will air on TNT at 8 p.m. ET.

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