Tickets are now available for an expanded lineup of NBA All-Star 2018 fan events taking place Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18 in Los Angeles. Tickets are available now on NBATickets.com and start at just $10.
Tipping off the weekend’s events on Friday, Feb. 16 for the first time, the NBA will offer fans the chance to see the league’s top first and second-year players prepare for that evening’s showcase with the Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Practice at Verizon Up Arena at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) at 9:30 a.m. PT. Later that day, some of the biggest stars from film, television, music and sports will take the court for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles at 4 p.m. PT at Verizon Up Arena at LACC. To close out the night, Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars will take place at STAPLES Center at 6 p.m. PT.
On Saturday, Feb. 17 fans will get to witness the entire NBA All-Star squad train for Sunday’s game during the NBA All-Star Practice at Verizon Up Arena at LACC at 11 a.m. PT.
The league will also host the NBA G League International Challenge presented by Kumho Tire on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Verizon Up Arena at LACC, in which the Mexican National Team will compete against stars from the NBA G League – the NBA’s official minor league.
Offering even more ways for fans to get in on the NBA All-Star action, NBA Crossover at The Majestic Downtown will be open Fri., Feb. 16 through Sun., Feb. 18 and escort visitors through a narrative that brings to life the music, fashion, art, technology and entertainment that surround today’s game. Fans will have the unique opportunity to engage with the league through customized activations including virtual reality experiences, apparel customization, art and memorabilia displays, photos with the Larry O’Brien Trophy and panel discussions with NBA players and talent. To pre-register for access to the free event, visit NBAEvents.com.
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 16 – Sun, Feb 18 12pm – 8pm PT (Fri & Sun) 12pm – 6pm PT (Sat) | NBA Crossover | The Majestic Downtown |
| Fri, Feb 16 – 9:30am PT | MTN Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Practice | Verizon Up Arena at LACC |
| Fri, Feb 16 – 4pm PT | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles | Verizon Up Arena at LACC |
| Fri, Feb 16 – 6pm PT | TN Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game | STAPLES Center |
| Sat, Feb 17 – 11am PT | NBA All-Star Practice | Verizon Up Arena at LACC |
| Sun, Feb 18 – 1:30pm PT | NBA G League International Challenge presented by Kumho Tire | Verizon Up Arena at LACC |