NBC/Peacock to Announce 2026 All-Star Starters Today at 2 p.m. ET
The NBA is set to unveil the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game today at 2 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in to NBC/Peacock to catch the announcement, which precedes the Thunder-Cavs game at 2:30 p.m. ET. This marks a special occasion, as it coincides with the 40th anniversary of NBA games on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2026 All-Star Game Format and Selection Process
This year’s All-Star Game introduces an exciting new format. It will feature two teams of players from the U.S. and one international team, known as the World team. The competition will be held as a round-robin tournament, consisting of four 12-minute games.
- Each team will have at least eight players.
- 24 All-Stars will be selected: 12 from the Eastern Conference and 12 from the Western Conference.
Starters will be chosen based on a combination of fan votes (50%), current NBA player votes (25%), and media panel votes (25%). The reserve players, totaling seven from each conference, will be selected exclusively by NBA head coaches. This year, players will be picked without consideration of their positions.
All-Star Voting Update
According to recent fan voting results, Luka Dončić from the Los Angeles Lakers is leading the Western Conference, while Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks tops the Eastern Conference. The announcement of All-Star reserves will occur at a later date, rounding out the roster for this prestigious event.
Fans eagerly await today’s announcement, as the All-Star Game continues to be a highlight of the NBA season, showcasing the league’s most talented players.
