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When is the NBA All-Star Game? And other answers on how to watch LeBron James in record 20th appearance

View Date：2025-04-16 13:30:36

Stars shine brighter away from the lights of the big cities.

The NBA All-Star Game tips off Sunday night in Indianapolis for the first time since 1985.

The matchup returns to its East-West format. The West will feature LeBron James in his record 20th All-Star appearance, 14-time All-Star Kevin Durant and Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. The East's roster includes Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as well as Tyrese Haliburton, who will play in front of his own Indiana Pacers fans in his first game as a starter.

The MVP will be given the Kobe Bryant Trophy, which honors the late Los Angeles Lakers great.

Here's everything you need to know for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game:

When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game tips off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Where is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. It's the first time the game is being held in Indianapolis since 1985.

How to watch the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on TV?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be televised on TNT.

How to stream the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be live streamed on TNT's website and on Max, formerly HBO Max.

Who is in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

East All-Stars

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks *
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers (will not play due to injury) *
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers *
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks *
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics *
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat (named starter to replace Joel Embiid)
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Julius Randle, New York Knicks (will not play due to injury)
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks %
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors %

West All-Stars

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers *
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks *
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns *
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder *
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets *
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

* Indicates voted in as a starter

% Indicates commissioner's selection for the injured Julius Randle and Joel Embiid

Who has won past NBA All-Star Games?

From 2018 to 2022, the NBA All-Star Game was played with two captains leading teams selected in a playground style draft. LeBron James's team won all but one of the games.

2023: Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175
2022: Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160
2021: Team LeBron 170, Team Durant 150
2020: Team LeBron 157, Team Giannis 155
2019: Team LeBron 178, Team Giannis 164
2018: Team LeBron 148, Team Stephen 145

The NBA All-Star Game was played in the East vs. West format from its first game in 1951 until 2017.

2017: West 192, East 182
2016: West 196, East 173
2015: West 163, East 158
2014: East 163, West 155
2013: West 143, East 138
2012: West 152, East 149
2011: West 148, East 143
2010: East 141, West, 139

To see the full list of NBA All-Star winners, visit NBA.com.

Who has won the NBA All-Star Game MVP in the past?

The NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was named after Kobe Bryant after his death in 2020. The Los Angeles Lakers great was named All-Star MVP four times, tied for the most in NBA history.