The NBA and ESPN have officially
unveiled the star-studded rosters for the 2026 Ruffles® NBA
All-Star Celebrity Game, set to take place on Friday, Feb. 13 at
the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The game tips off at 7 p.m.
ET (Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 a.m. PHT) and will be exclusively
available on Disney+ in the Philippines.
As part of All-Star Weekend
festivities, the annual showcase once again blends basketball with
pop culture, bringing together celebrities from music, film,
television, sports and digital media for a night of entertainment
on the hardwood.
Star-Studded Lineup
This year’s roster features a
diverse mix of talent, headlined by actor and producer
Keegan-Michael Key, multi-platinum rapper Badshah, DJ and producer
Mustard, and rapper GloRilla. NBA champion Jeremy Lin and 7-foot-6
fan favorite Tacko Fall add legitimate basketball credentials,
while ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania is set to swap
breaking news for jump shots.
From the NFL, Los Angeles-native
and All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and six-time Pro Bowler
Keenan Allen will take the floor. Brazilian soccer legend and
two-time FIFA World Cup champion Cafu also joins the lineup,
further emphasizing the global flavor of the event.
Social media and entertainment
personalities will also be well represented, including Dude Perfect
co-founder Cody Jones, basketball content creator Jenna Bandy,
singer-songwriter Adrien Nuñez, “Love Island” standout Nicolas
Vansteenberghe and reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul.
Phoenix Suns Chairman Mat Ishbia and Charlotte Hornets Co-Chairman
Rick Schnall round out the roster, bringing team ownership into the
mix.
Several familiar faces return to
the Celebrity Game spotlight. Reigning MVP Rome Flynn is back for
his second appearance, along with actor Simu Liu and Olympic
medalist sprinter Andre De Grasse. Chinese actor and singer Dylan
Wang and NBA legend Jason “White Chocolate” Williams will each make
their third Celebrity Game appearances.
Coaches and Broadcast Team
The sidelines will feature just
as much star power. Two-time NBA MVP and champion Giannis
Antetokounmpo will serve as a coach alongside his brothers Thanasis
and Alex. Former MVP and four-time World Series champion Mookie
Betts, NBA shooting coach Lethal Shooter, actor and comedian
Anthony Anderson and renowned trainer Chris Brickley will also take
on coaching duties.
ESPN’s Monica McNutt will host
the broadcast and conduct special interviews throughout the night,
including the presentation of the MVP trophy. Veteran play-by-play
announcer Mark Jones will call the action, joined by analyst
Richard Jefferson.
Ahead of tipoff, ESPN’s digital
pregame show Hoop Streams will stream at 6:30 p.m. ET (7:30 a.m.
PHT) on ESPN’s YouTube and Facebook platforms. Hosted by Vanessa
Richardson with analyst Iman Shumpert, the show will provide
pregame analysis, celebrity interviews and live coverage leading
into the game.
K-Pop Halftime and Fan Activations
Adding to the entertainment,
five-member K-pop group CORTIS will headline the halftime show,
marking the first-ever Celebrity Game halftime performance by a
K-pop act. Recently named part of the NBA’s “Friends of the NBA”
program in Asia, CORTIS’ performance underscores the league’s
continued global expansion and cultural reach.
Fans can also look forward to
the return of popular in-game elements such as the Ruffles® 4-Point
Ridgeline and Ruffles® Crunch Time. The Green Carpet presented by
Wingstop will precede the game, with coverage across NBA and ESPN
social platforms.
For fans in the Philippines, the
exclusive Disney+ broadcast provides front-row access to one of
All-Star Weekend’s most entertaining traditions. More information,
including ticket details and the full NBA on Disney+ schedule, is
available on the NBA and Disney+ Philippines websites.
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