2025 NBA All-Star Game: TV and how to watch new tournament style games

Posted by author February 16, 2025 NBA

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The 74th annual NBA All-Star Game has finally arrived, showcasing the best basketball players competing on Team Shaq, Team Kenny, and Team Chuck. Additionally, Candace’s Rising Stars team will face off against the All-Stars in their quest for the championship.

Stephen Curry will reunite with his Team USA teammates LeBron James and Kevin Durant as part of Team Shaq, which will feature a roster of experienced players. Team Chuck will include global stars like Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander teaming up with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Meanwhile, Team Kenny will showcase young talents, including Anthony Edwards from the Timberwolves, Jalen Brunson from the Knicks, and Tyler Herro from the Heat, among others.

The NBA All-Star Game and festivities will be broadcasted on TNT. Here is how to watch it.

NBA All-Star rosters

Team Shaq: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis.
Team Chuck: Donovon Mitchell, Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Team Kenny: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro, Evan Mobley and Jalen Williams.

What is the new NBA All-Star Game format?

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will introduce a tournament format featuring four teams: Team Chuck, Team Shaq, Team Kenny, and Team Candace. Team Candance will be formed by the winner of the Rising Stars event.

The competition will consist of two semifinal games, with the winners advancing to the championship match.

2025 NBA All-Star Game schedule

All times Eastern.

Sunday, Feb. 16:

G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T, 3:30 p.m.
NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 1: Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck
Game 2: Team Shaq vs. Team Candace
Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

How to watch the 2025 NBA All-Star Game

Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Stream: NBA League Pass, Fubo
Location: Chase Center (San Francisco)

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