NBA, ESPN unveil rosters for 2026 All-Star Celebrity Game
ESPN and the NBA on Tuesday announced the full rosters and broadcast details for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, set for Friday, February 13, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will stream exclusively in the Philippines on Disney+, airing Saturday, February 14, at 8 a.m. PHT. The annual showcase brings together athletes, entertainers, and media personalities from across sports and pop culture.
Monica McNutt will host the broadcast and handle the MVP trophy presentation, along with conducting interviews throughout the event. Play-by-play duties will be handled by Mark Jones, with analysis from former NBA champion Richard Jefferson.
Celebrity rosters
The 2026 rosters feature a wide-ranging lineup that includes actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key; Indian music star Badshah; producer and DJ Mustard; rapper GloRilla; and NBA champion Jeremy Lin.
Also taking part are reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul; “Love Island” alum Nicolas Vansteenberghe; ESPN insider Shams Charania; NFL wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown; and Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen.
The international contingent includes Brazilian soccer legend Cafu, while the digital space is represented by Dude Perfect co-founder Cody Jones and basketball creator Jenna Bandy. Singer-songwriter Adrien Nuñez, former NBA center Tacko Fall, Phoenix Suns governor Mat Ishbia and Charlotte Hornets governor Rick Schnall round out the group.
Returning players
Emmy-winning actor and reigning Celebrity Game MVP Rome Flynn returns, along with Marvel star Simu Liu and Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, each appearing in their second Celebrity Game. Chinese actor and singer Dylan Wangand former NBA standout Jason Williams will make their third appearances.
Coaches
Coaching duties will be shared by two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo. They will be joined by former MLB MVP Mookie Betts, shooting coach Lethal Shooter, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson and player development trainer Chris Brickley.
Halftime and digital coverage
The game will feature a halftime performance by K-pop group CORTIS, marking the first time a K-pop act has performed during the Celebrity Game. The group was recently named part of the NBA’s Friends of the NBA program across Asia.
Ahead of tipoff, ESPN’s digital pregame show Hoop Streams will air at 6:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Vanessa Richardson with analysis from former NBA champion Iman Shumpert. The show will stream live on ESPN’s YouTube and Facebook platforms.
