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Rounding out a packed All-Star Weekend, Sunday’s game will follow a three-team round robin format: Team USA Stars (younger U.S. players) vs. Team USA Stripes (older U.S. players) vs. Team World (international players).
The 75th NBA All-Star Game commences on Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. PT/5p.m. ET, and since it will be broadcast on NBC, cord-cutters can livestream the action on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The game will also air live on Peacock, however the streamer does not offer a free trial.
Since select streamers are offering trial periods and limited-time discounts, fans can watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch NBA All-Star Game 2026
Where to Watch NBA All-Star Game 2026: Air Date and Time, Livestream Free Online
The 2026 All-Star Game broadcasts live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. PT/5p.m. ET on NBC (which can be livestreamed free with DirecTV’s five-day trial period) and Peacock.
While the easiest way to catch the game is either through DirecTV’s free trial or with a Peacock subscription, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
NBC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can the game at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Peacock
Starting at $10.99 per month
Peacock is the streaming home of this year’s NBA All-Star Game. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-supported Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly).
While the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, deal-savvy streamers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including Instacart+ and Walmart+, which both include Peacock Premium in their membership. Plus, since both Instacart+ and Walmart+ offer free trials — 14 days for Instacart+ and 30 days for Walmart+ — members can stream Peacock (and therefore, the game) at no cost during the trial period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
NBC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch NBC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
NBA All-Star Game Format 2026
The NBA All-Star Game is set up as a three-team round robin tournament: Team USA Stars (younger U.S. players) vs. Team USA Stripes (older U.S. players) vs. Team World (international players). The tournament features four 12-minute games, the final of which is the All-Star Championship.
NBA All-Star Game Roster 2026
Team USA Stars: Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey
Team USA Stripes: Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, De’Aaron Fox, Brandon Ingram, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Stephen Curry (not playing due to injury)
Team World: Deni Avdija, Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Norman Powell, Alperen Sengun, Pascal Siakam, Karl-Anthony Towns, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo (not playing due to injury), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (not playing due to injury)
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