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NBA All-Star Weekend 2026: Where to Celebrate
PostedExcited for NBA All-Star weekend, but can’t make it to the Intuit Dome? We’re with you. The new three-team tournament may be on Sunday, but Los Angeles is celebrating all weekend long: from official events, to sports bars, to family-friendly establishments, our new map features just a few of the many places you can join your fellow Angelenos for all things All-Star.
Weekend-Long Events
- Foot Locker x ASW 2026 - LA LIVE 800, W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Free and open to the public, this NBA takeover experience will bring highly anticipated sneaker drops, top athletes, and community programming together to connect fans with the culture and the city that shaped the game.
Thursday, February 12 to Saturday, February 14 (10 a.m.–10 p.m. PST) and Sunday, February 15 (10 a.m.–7 p.m. PST)
- NBA Crossover - LA Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Family-friendly, this multi-day event spans more than 300,000 square feet and brings together the best of basketball, music, fashion, art, and technology, with appearances by NBA players and cultural icons, plus music performances, immersive activations, and watch parties.
Feb. 12-15, 2026
- The Legends Bash Block Party - 5200 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90016
21+ and open to the public, this event will feature legends from the NBA, film, music, television, and business, including Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh. The event will take over a full Los Angeles city block with a custom pavilion attached to local businesses.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
- Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game - Kia Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood 90305
Open to the public, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will include celebrities from sports, film, TV and music, including Keegan-Michael Key, GloRilla, Jeremy Lin, and more.
Feb. 13, 2026, 4 p.m.
- Hoops & Icons 2026 - 1233 District Dr, Inglewood, CA 90303
Family-friendly, free, and open to the public, this festival event brings the All-Star energy without the All-Star price tag, with a 5x5 Celebrity Game, a 3-Point Shootout, a Dunk Contest, and more, plus a special guest appearance from NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Paul Pierce.
February 12th, 2026, 6 p.m.
Day-Of Places to Watch - February 15, 2026, 2 p.m.
- Dave and Buster's - 6801 Hollywood Blvd Suite C3-343, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Looking for a place to watch the game with the whole family, with extra entertainment to boot? Head to old reliable: Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood.
- Pijja Palace - 2711 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026
This Indian-fusion restaurant in Silver Lake isn’t just known for their pastas and pizzas — it’s also a sports bar, perfect for grabbing a late lunch while watching the game.
- Hi Tops - 1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90027
This Los Feliz gay sports bar also has its original LA location in West Hollywood, where the stars of Heated Rivalry surprised fans back in December.
- 33 Taps - 3725 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026
Speaking of multiple locations, you can take your pick of locations to watch the game at sports bar 33 Taps – in addition to Silver Lake, they have outposts in Culver City, Downtown LA, and West Hollywood.
- Tom’s Watch Bar - 1011 South Figueroa Street, CA 90015
Get in the thick of it at Tom’s Watch Bar at LA Live, with 360 degree screens that boast “all the sports, all the time.”
- Barney’s Beanery - 8447 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90069
This multi-location bar is a Los Angeles classic, so if you can’t make it to their original West Hollywood location, you can head to the Barney’s in Pasadena, Westwood, Burbank, or Santa Monica.
- The Greyhound Bar & Grill - 5570 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90042
A Highland Park bar that just opened its second location in Glendale, The Greyhound is the place to go for fans of FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, the Dodgers, and all things sport.
- Legends - 5236 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
This Long Beach spot is a Southern California staple sports bar, known for its enormous screen projection system.
- Busby’s - 3110 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, US
Santa Monica but still not too far west, Busby’s features multiple rooms, games, and an essential game day vibe.
- The Garage - 3387 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90034
Looking for something a little more chill on the West Side? Head to The Garage in Palms, a sports bar that boasts 30+ screens throughout the bar and patio.
- Brewzs Sports Cafe & Grill - 7921 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA, 91304, US
Valley-based with the kids? This family-friendly restaurant and sports bar in Canoga Park guarantees that everyone can enjoy, no matter what side of 21 you’re on.
At-a-Glance:
- NBA All-Star Weekend is being hosted at the Intuit Dome from Friday, February 13, to Sunday, February 15, 2026.
- Here is a list of events of places to enjoy All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles County.
- The list includes weekend-long events, including official NBA activations and games.
- The list also includes establishments showing the three-tournament game on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
- The establishments showing the game include sports bars and family-friendly restaurants.
At a Glance
- Find a great spot to watch the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles!