Story byKurt HelinFri, February 13, 2026 at 2:56 AM UTC·4 min readNBA All-Star Weekend is far more than just the All-Star Game itself — that is just the culmination of a whole weekend of on-the-court and off-the-court entertainment. There are skills highlighted — like the 3-Point Contest and the Dunk Contest — and an HBCU college game, not to mention musical artists performing all weekend, such as Ludacris on All-Star Saturday night. There are the game's biggest names — young, old and retired — just walking around Los Angeles. And there are things you don't fully see on television, such as fan fests and activations with shoe and apparel companies all across the city. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt's a packed schedule, so we're here to help.