NBA All-Star Celebrity Game rosters 2026: Full list of famous participants for Team Giannis vs. Team Anderson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before the NBA’s best take center-stage for All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, some of America’s famous faces will take place in a basketball game of their own. The 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is set to take over the historic Kia Forum in Inglewood on February 13, serving as the star-studded kickoff to the league’s 75th-anniversary celebration.
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The rosters offer a classic Hollywood blend of hip-hop royalty, viral creators, and crossover athletes. Hometown hero Mustard and rapper GloRilla are set to make their hardwood debuts, while Marvel star Simu Liu and reigning Celebrity Game MVP Rome Flynn return to see if they can reclaim their glory. The game also features some legitimate size and speed: 7-foot-6 fan favorite Tacko Fall and NBA champion Jeremy Lin will be patrolling the paint, while NFL stars Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen look to prove their athleticism translates to the hoop.
Adding to the spectacle, the sidelines will be just as crowded with talent. Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is returning to the coaching ranks alongside his brothers, looking to out-strategize a coaching staff led by actor Anthony Anderson and Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts. With a first-ever K-pop halftime performance by CORTIS on the schedule, the night is shaping up to be as much of a cultural event as it is a basketball game.
Here are the full rosters for both Team Giannis and Team Anderson.
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game rosters 2026
Team Giannis
Player ADVERTISEMENT | Background |
Jenna Bandy | Social media and basketball personality |
Cafu | Brazilian soccer legend |
Shams Charania | ESPN Senior NBA Insider |
Tacko Fall | Former NBA center |
Rome Flynn | Actor and reigning Celebrity Game MVP |
GloRilla | Multi-platinum rapper |
Keegan-Michael Key | Actor, writer, and producer |
Jeremy Lin | Former NBA player and champion |
Rick Schnall | Charlotte Hornets co-chairman and governor |
Amon-Ra St. Brown | NFL wide receiver (Detroit Lions) |
Dylan Wang | Actor and singer |
Team Anderson
Player | Background |
Keenan Allen | NFL wide receiver (Chicago Bears) |
Badshah | Rapper and Indian entertainment icon |
Andre De Grasse | Olympic medalist sprinter |
Mat Ishbia | Phoenix Suns chairman and governor |
Cody Jones | Dude Perfect co-founder |
Simu Liu | Actor (Shang-Chi) |
Mustard | Multi-platinum music producer |
Adrien Nunez | Singer-songwriter and basketball influencer |
Taylor Frankie Paul | Reality star and influencer |
Nicolas Vansteenberghe | Reality star |
Jason Williams | Former NBA player |
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When is the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game?
Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
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The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The game is set to be played at the historic venue formerly known as the “Fabulous” Forum, which served as the long-time home of the Lakers before they moved to downtown Los Angeles.
NBA All-Star Schedule 2026
Friday, Feb. 13
Event | Time (ET) | Venue | TV / Streaming |
Ruffles Celebrity Game | 7:00 PM | Kia Forum | ESPN |
Castrol Rising Stars | 9:00 PM | Intuit Dome | Peacock |
NBA HBCU Classic | 11:00 PM | Kia Forum | Peacock |
Saturday, Feb. 14
Event | Time (ET) | Venue | TV / Streaming |
NBA All-Star Media Day | 1:30 PM | Intuit Dome | NBA TV |
Commissioner News Conference | 4:00 PM | Intuit Dome | NBA TV |
All-Star Saturday Night | 5:00 PM | Intuit Dome | NBC / Peacock |
Sunday, Feb. 15
Event | Time (ET) | Venue | TV / Streaming |
G League Up Next Game | 2:30 PM | Intuit Dome | NBA App |
75th NBA All-Star Game | 5:00 PM | Intuit Dome | NBC / Peacock |
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‘ Some details of this article were extracted from the following source sports.yahoo.com ’
