The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles will feature the NBA Crossover concert series at the Los Angeles Convention Center, headlined by Ludacris, Shaboozey, and K-pop group Cortis, with events scheduled for February 12-14, including performances and NBA-themed activities.
Kansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman, along with three other NFL players, will participate in the celebrity game at the NBA All-Star Weekend, with coaches Shannon Sharpe and 50 Cent leading the teams. Hardman, who recently caught the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII, will showcase his basketball skills in the game airing on ESPN at 6 p.m. Arrowhead Time Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis International Airport has installed a full-sized basketball court in the main area to celebrate the city hosting NBA All-Star Weekend for the first time in nearly 40 years. The court, featuring mascots from Indiana pro teams and students, has become a unique attraction for travelers and locals alike. The project, spearheaded by airport employees and local businesses, aims to immerse visitors in the Hoosier basketball culture. While shooting on the court is restricted for safety reasons, the initiative has garnered widespread attention and excitement, adding to the buzz surrounding the NBA event.
Stephen Curry took his pregame warmup routine to a new level by making an unbelievable full-court shot from the opposite tunnel before the Golden State Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is also set to face off against Sabrina Ionescu in a three-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, following her challenge to him six months ago.
Keith Lee, a popular food reviewer with 16 million TikTok followers, warned Indianapolis restaurants about food influencers scamming them by charging thousands of dollars for access to him and his audience, falsely promising positive reviews and increased business. Lee clarified that he does not charge for reviews or visits to small restaurants, and he is only in Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star Weekend. He urged restaurant owners not to believe anyone claiming otherwise and emphasized that he is not involved in any such schemes.