Wednesday, February 11
HBCU Event Intern Program
Fifteen former HBCU Fellows begin a weeklong NBA Event Internship with a Google-hosted orientation featuring career development, networking, and an AI pitch challenge.
NBA Pride Activation
In partnership with Rainbow Labs, LGBTQ+ youth participate in a creative, empowering experience focused on mentorship, community, and future career pathways.
NBA Foundation Founders Lounge
An invite-only gathering connecting LA-based entrepreneurs with business leaders and investors, featuring the All-Star Pitch Competition finalists.
HBCU Classic Welcome Dinner
A celebratory welcome for the competing schools, featuring school traditions, partner gifts, and messages of support.
Unity Dinner with Blue Square Alliance, UNCF & Hillel International
Black and Jewish students come together for dialogue, connection, and bridge-building, underscoring the unifying power of sport.
Thursday, February 12
Supplier Impact Business Development Program
Local small businesses participate in workshops and a networking event designed to help them pursue new contracting opportunities tied to All-Star and beyond.
State Farm Assist Tracker Legacy Project
The NBA, Clippers, and State Farm unveil major renovations at the Weingart YMCA, including a STEAM Lab, Teen Center, and upgraded basketball court.
HBCU Classic Welcome Event with Foot Locker
A fan-friendly celebration featuring team introductions, a mini Battle of the Bands, and a Foot Locker pop-up experience.
NBA Foundation Pitch Competition
LA-based entrepreneurs compete for $200,000 in prizes under the theme Game Changers: Creators Building the Future.
Friday, February 13
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Day
Local students take part in clinics focused on fundamentals, teamwork, and the values of the game.
NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service
Volunteers build home-frame structures with Habitat for Humanity and assemble essential-needs kits with Baby2Baby, continuing the NBA’s long-standing commitment to service.
NBSJC x NBPA Impact Huddle
A youth-led conversation exploring social issues through the lens of AI.
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA x Total Hoops Clinic
A holistic clinic with The Luka Dončić Foundation emphasizing fundamentals and core values.
NBA Rising Stars Game Community Experience
The NBA hosts 1,200 youth and families from After-School All-Stars Los Angeles for a special Rising Stars experience, including participation in America250’s America Waves moment.
NBA HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T
Hampton University and North Carolina A&T face off in the 5th NBA HBCU Classic, broadcast across multiple networks.
Saturday, February 14
NBA Newsmaker Breakfast
A conversation on leadership during challenging times.
NBA HBCU Classic Career Day Presented by AT&T
Students participate in career sessions, breakout discussions, and networking, including a special parent conversation hosted by NBA mothers.
NBA Total Health x Evernorth Panel
A discussion on physical, mental, and community health featuring voices from across the NBA community.
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Programming Across Los Angeles
A full slate of clinics and competitions highlighting the fundamentals and values of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA.
Sunday, February 15
NBA Total Health All-Star Walk Presented by Evernorth Health Services
A community walk celebrating holistic health, featuring wellness resources, movement activities, and no-cost skin cancer checks.
NBA All-Star Ring Distribution
Youth from the LAC 3v3 Competitions and Weingart YMCA present official All-Star rings to players on the Red Carpet.
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Programming
Includes Jr. WNBA Clinic, Wheelchair Basketball Clinic, Special Olympics Showcase, The Playbook career event, and Jr. Clippers Partner Clinics.
Weeklong Programs & Initiatives
Make-A-Wish Experiences
Seven wishes granted throughout All-Star Week.
NBCUniversal Creators Program
Young storytellers from nonprofit creative agencies receive access to All-Star events and produce content.
Game Changers Innovation Lab Challenge
Youth design new ways for Gen Z and Gen Alpha to experience basketball.
NBA Green Sustainability Efforts
All-Star Weekend prioritizes renewable energy, waste reduction, digital solutions, and public transit.
State Farm Assist Tracker
For every assist in the All-Star Game, $1,900 will be donated to the YMCA.
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
All-Star Weekend highlights volunteerism, unity, and special moments honoring the nation’s milestone.
NBA Crossover – Social Impact Activations
Includes KultureCity sensory-friendly spaces and NMDP registry pop-up.
Season-long Initiatives
All-Star Homecourt Hoops
A program giving LA families free NBA All-Star–branded outdoor hoops.
3v3 City of Stars All-Star Alliance Tournament
A region-wide 3v3 tournament culminating in finals at Intuit Dome.
Wildfire Relief Efforts
The Clippers, Habitat for Humanity, and NBCUniversal support wildfire-affected communities through home-building projects.
NBA All‑Star 2026 will continue the NBA’s legacy of using its biggest stage to uplift communities, support local businesses, and expand pathways of opportunity across Los Angeles. For additional social impact and youth basketball events follow @nbacares, @jrnba @nbafoundation and @nbacoalition for content and updates during NBA All‑Star 2026. Visit NBA Cares, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, NBA Foundation and National Basketball Social Justice Coalition to learn more about the NBA’s social impact, youth basketball, NBA Foundation and Social Justice Coalition platforms.