- ESPN and the NBA unveiled rosters for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Kia Forum on Feb. 13.
- Coaches include Giannis Antetokounmpo and brothers Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo, plus other high-profile names.
- Celebrity lineup features actors, musicians, athletes and social creators; halftime features K-pop group CORTIS.
- Hoop Streams pregame will stream on ESPN’s YouTube channel and Facebook page ahead of tip-off.
What to know
ESPN and the NBA announced the full rosters for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. The event takes place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and will air exclusively on ESPN.
Star-studded rosters
The Celebrity Game roster mixes entertainment and sports figures. Notable participants listed by the league include Keegan-Michael Key, Mustard, GloRilla, Badshah, singer Adrien Nuñez, and viral creator Jenna Bandy. Athletes and sports figures announced include Jeremy Lin, Tacko Fall, Jason “White Chocolate” Williams, and NFL standouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen.
Also returning are Rome Flynn (the reigning Ruffles Celebrity Game MVP), Simu Liu and Olympian Andre De Grasse, while Dylan Wang makes another appearance. The list reflects a broad mix of music, film, TV, social media and international sports stars.
Coaches: Antetokounmpo brothers lead the sidelines
A headline coaching trio will feature two-time NBA MVP and champion Giannis Antetokounmpo alongside his brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo. They join a coaching group that includes Mookie Betts, shooting coach Lethal Shooter, actor-comedian Anthony Anderson and trainer Chris Brickley. The Antetokounmpo brothers’ involvement adds a strong NBA connection and local star power to the event.
Halftime and special programming
This year’s halftime features a landmark performance by K-pop group CORTIS — the first-ever K-pop halftime for the Celebrity Game. CORTIS joins the NBA’s Friends of the NBA program and will perform during the halftime break, adding a music highlight to All-Star Weekend’s entertainment slate.
Broadcast and pregame coverage
ESPN will carry the game with Mark Jones on play-by-play, Richard Jefferson as analyst and Monica McNutt reporting. Pre-game digital coverage comes from Hoop Streams — ESPN’s digital NBA pregame show — streaming at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Hoop Streams will feature hosts Vanessa Richardson and analyst Iman Shumpert with special guests ahead of tipoff.
Tickets and where to watch
Tickets for the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game are available through official outlets. Fans can watch live on ESPN on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. The Kia Forum will host the event as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
This year’s Celebrity Game blends sport and pop culture, offering fans a compact, entertainment-driven showcase ahead of the All-Star Game.
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