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The highly anticipated game is set to tip off on February 13 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
WASHINGTON — The lineups for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game are officially announced, featuring a mix of athletes, entertainers, and social media influencers. This event remains a fan favourite during the All-Star Weekend.
Scheduled for Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. ET, the game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN, providing fans with a front-row seat to the action.
This year’s eclectic group of celebrities, as noted by the NBA, spans diverse fields such as music, film, television, sports, and the digital world.
Noteworthy participants include comedian Keegan-Michael Key, hip-hop artist GloRilla, music producer Mustard, former NBA player Jeremy Lin, sports journalist Shams Charania, NFL stars Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen, Brazilian soccer legend Cafu, Dude Perfect co-founder Cody Jones, basketball influencer Jenna Bandy, former NBA center Tacko Fall, and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
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Among those scheduled to play are Keegan-Michael Key, GloRilla, Mustard, Jeremy Lin, Shams Charania, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Keenan Allen, Brazilian soccer legend Cafu, Dude Perfect co-founder Cody Jones, basketball creator Jenna Bandy, former NBA center Tacko Fall and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Returning to the Celebrity Game are reigning MVP Rome Flynn, actor Simu Liu, Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, Chinese actor and singer Dylan Wang, and former NBA guard Jason “White Chocolate” Williams.
The teams will be coached by a mix of sports stars and entertainers, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo, Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, and well-known basketball trainers Lethal Shooter and Chris Brickley.
ESPN’s broadcast will feature play-by-play announcer Mark Jones alongside analyst Richard Jefferson, with Monica McNutt reporting from the sidelines.
The Celebrity Game will also include a special halftime performance by K-pop group CORTIS, marking the first time a K-pop act has performed during a Celebrity Game halftime. The group is part of the NBA’s “Friends of the NBA” program, which highlights global celebrities and influencers connected to the league.
Fans can also tune in early for Hoop Streams, ESPN’s digital NBA pregame show, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. The show will be hosted by Vanessa Richardson with analyst Iman Shumpert and feature celebrity guests ahead of tipoff.