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NBA All-Star Weekend | Event Schedule

Ryan Kostecka
Digital Content Writer

FRIDAY, FEB. 17
Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: The NBA Celebrity Game has emerged as one of the most buzzed about events taking place at All-Star weekend. 

Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. MT at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Click HERE for more information about tickets. 

NBA Rising Stars: Capping off opening night of NBA All-Star weekend, fans will be able to watch the future stars of tomorrow go head-to-head in a unique and thrilling format. 

Established last season in Cleveland, four coaches will draft four seven-player teams from a pool of 12 rookies, 12 sophomores, and 4 NBA G League Ignite players. Two semifinal games will feature teams playing to a target score of 50 points, with the winners advancing to the title game in a race to 25 points.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. MT at Vivint Arena. Click HERE for ticket information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18
NBA All-Star Practice presented by AT&T: All-Star Practice presented by AT&T gives fans a behind-the-scenes experience to see how players and coaches prepare for Sunday’s main event. 

Set to begin at 11 a.m. MT at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, players and coaches will participate in the annual Media Day with reporters from around the world. Following the conclusion of the media day, the respective teams will move to the court for live practice.

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NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T: The HBCU Classic will take over the Jon M. Huntsman Center with a showdown between Grambling State and Southern University. 

Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. MST. Click HERE for more information about tickets. 

NBA All-Star Saturday Night: The second night of activities will conclude with the fan-favorite event, All-Star Saturday Night. Set to start at 6 p.m. at Vivint Arena, the event is a chance for the best players in the world to show off their respective skills.

The Skills Challenge showcases some of the most elite ball handlers and passers in the game with a half-court shot to determine the winner. The 3-Point Shootout features the most elite sharpshooters in the world looking to prove who's the best in the game. Finally, it all wraps up with the fan-favorite and iconic Slam Dunk Contest. 

SUNDAY, FEB. 19
NBA G-League Next Up Game: Before watching today's stars, fans will be treated to the annual G-League Next Up Game. More information will be added as it becomes available.

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NBA All-Star Game: The weekend's main event is finally here, as the world's best players will showcase their skills in the annual All-Star game. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. MT at Vivint Arena. 

NBA CROSSOVER: From Friday-Sunday, the NBA Crossover is a can’t miss fan experience exclusive to the NBA All-Star weekend. 

The weekend-long event will showcase the intersection of basketball and culture through the art, fashion, music, technology and entertainment that surround today’s game. NBA Crossover will engage fans in its largest footprint to-date with immersive experiences, brand activations, live performances, NBA and WNBA appearances, limited edition merchandise and collectibles, art and memorabilia, apparel customization and more.

It’s been 30 years since NBA All-Star Jam Session was first introduced during NBA All-Star in Salt Lake City in 1993. In honor of that special occasion, this year will feature a revamped showing of All-Star’s original fan event that will  include a designated “Jam Session” area with family-focused activities, including NBA-themed games and participatory programming.

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