By Ricky Richardson | Contributing Writer
Inglewood, CA – NBA All-Star Weekend cast a gigantic basketball net across Los Angeles and Inglewood from February 12 to 15, 2026.
One couldn’t help but notice all of the official and affiliated events taking place across town. An event of this magnitude was a game-changer for all participants. I’m confident that the NBA All-Star Weekend left a lasting impression on everyone, regardless of which events they were able to attend and their level of participation.
NBA All-Star Weekend transformed Los Angeles and Inglewood into an all-inclusive, welcoming, engaging, interactive, and immersive sports and entertainment venue, aka, a BLOCK PARTY!!!
The diverse, multicultural crowd consisted of ballers, sneaker heads, NBA fans, and culture connoisseurs, united to celebrate hoops culture on the courts and on the streets. NBA All-Star Weekend brought the heat and the energy. Attendees were presented with an array of events taking place throughout the city.
The Los Angeles Convention Center hosted NBA Crossover, a four-day fan experience, player and celebrity discussions, and photo ops.
All-Star Weekend visitors found that Downtown Inglewood on Market Street was the place to be on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Taste of Inglewood got into the game during this engaging and exciting weekend. The community came together to celebrate hoops culture for the Taste of Inglewood Love N Basketball Block Party and Street Festival. This was a community-driven event with music, food, live performances, celebrity 3-on-hoops, and NBA All-Star vibes all day long in Downtown Inglewood.
The day kicks off with DJ L’s spinning an eclectic soundtrack for all of the party people strolling up and down-Market Street. Comedian ScrewRoy served as emcee on this beautiful day in the “City of Champions” and “Where Champions Are Made.”
Entertainment was provided by Malik Rice, Lexi Ashlyn, Kolby Cordell (The Voice), Zia King, Candace Wakefield, Emi Seacrest, Lonny Bereal, and Celebrity Stage by Bobcat. The day featured appearances by Nick Young (Swaggy P), Jason Martin (Problem), Big Peewee, and comedian Slink Johnson, to name a few.
Taste of Inglewood Love N Basketball Block Party was made possible through collaboration with WOW Media, the City of Inglewood, and Harmony by Lavender Blue. This meaningful event was held during Black History Month, celebrating our rich heritage as a people.
The City of Inglewood was LIT! These were additional events that took place during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Helping Hands Foundation, Inc. hosted an All-Star Community Food Giveaway at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood.
The Los Angeles Clippers hosted All-Star Alley Basketball Blvd at Intuit Dome. The Basketball Fan Zone, presented by KIA, plus League Twenty-Two hosted Nike x JD Sports Block Party at Hollywood Park.
Think True LLC hosted All-Star Weekend Jordan Dome Event: featuring Own the Block, followed by Jordan House Party! On Adam Blvd., attendees enjoyed the NBA Legends Block Party Bash.
NBA All-Star Weekend got underway on Friday with the popular NBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game at the Kia Forum.
Saturday night highlights were the State Farm 3-Point Contest, Kia Shooting Stars, and AT&T Slam Dunk contest.
The weekend concluded with the All-Star Gospel Celebration, and separately the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) Legends Breakfast at the Kia Forum. Wrapping everything up was the NBA All-Star Game USA vs. World, a new game format.