You can watch the 2026 NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game on ESPN, the ESPN app, and through several major live TV streaming services that carry ESPN.

Quick Scoop

  • Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
  • In the US, the primary broadcaster is ESPN (cable or satellite) and the ESPN app for streaming.
  • If you don’t have cable, you can use live TV streaming platforms that include ESPN, some with free trials.

Where to watch (live TV / streaming)

  • ESPN on traditional cable or satellite (check your local channel listing).
  • ESPN app (you generally need to sign in with a TV provider, or with a live TV streaming subscription that includes ESPN).
  • Live TV streaming services that carry ESPN in many regions, such as:
    • DirecTV Stream, often with a free trial.
* FuboTV, often with a free trial.

* Sling (Orange or Orange & Blue), which usually includes ESPN in eligible markets.

If you’re outside the US, check which local sports network or streaming partner carries ESPN or holds NBA rights in your country; many mirror the ESPN feed for All‑Star events.

Basic viewing checklist

  1. Decide if you’ll use cable/satellite, ESPN app, or a live TV streaming service.
  2. Confirm that the option you choose includes ESPN in your area.
  3. Set a reminder for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
  4. Log in a few minutes early in case you need to update apps or verify your subscription.

Extra tidbit for fans

The Celebrity Game is part of NBA All‑Star Weekend in Greater Los Angeles, with the Kia Forum hosting this year’s matchup and a mix of stars from sports, music, film, and TV suiting up the night before the main All‑Star Game.

TL;DR:
Search for the “NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game” on ESPN or the ESPN app at 7 p.m. ET, Feb. 13, 2026, or use a live TV streaming service (like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or Sling) that carries ESPN.

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