Wed Feb 04 03:50:00 UTC 2026: ### NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Roster Announced for 2026
The Story:
ESPN and the NBA have released the rosters for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, set to take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN. The rosters feature a diverse group of celebrities from entertainment and sports. Giannis Antetokounmpo, along with his brothers, will be coaching.
Key Points:
- The 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will be held on February 13, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
- The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
- Celebrities include Keegan-Michael Key, Badshah, Mustard, GloRilla, Jeremy Lin, Taylor Frankie Paul, Nicolas Vansteenberghe, Shams Charania, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Keenan Allen, Cafu, Cody Jones, Jenna Bandy, Adrien Nuñez, Tacko Fall, Mat Ishbia, and Rick Schnall.
- Returning celebrity players include Rome Flynn, Simu Liu, Andre De Grasse, Dylan Wang, and Jason “White Chocolate” Williams.
- Coaches include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Mookie Betts, Lethal Shooter, Anthony Anderson, and Chris Brickley.
- K-pop group CORTIS will perform at halftime, marking the first-ever K-pop halftime performance at the Celebrity Game.
- ESPN’s “Hoop Streams” pregame show will air on ESPN’s YouTube channel and Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Key Takeaways:
- The NBA continues to leverage celebrity involvement to broaden the appeal of the All-Star weekend.
- The inclusion of international figures like Badshah, Cafu, Dylan Wang, and K-pop group CORTIS indicates a strategic effort to engage a global audience.
- The game showcases a blend of established and emerging talents from various fields.
First Piper 