Ludacris will headline the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night in LA, featuring a vibrant performance before the Dunk Contest. Don't miss the excitement!
- February 12, 2026
AceShowbiz - In an exciting announcement, Ludacris is confirmed to headline the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles. The event, scheduled for February 14, will kick off the All-Star festivities with a vibrant performance before the highly anticipated NBA Dunk Contest at the Intuit Dome.
The NBA revealed the news on February 11, stating that the event will start earlier than in previous years, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Fans can look forward to a night filled with music and sports as the league celebrates its stars in style.
For fans unable to attend the event live, Ludacris will also take the stage on February 13, performing at the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert as part of the NBA Crossover concert series at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This concert promises to showcase an array of hits from the iconic rapper, ensuring that those on the West Coast won’t miss out on the action.
All-Star Weekend boasts an array of performances. On February 13, Chloe Bailey will grace the stage to perform the national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” during the NBA HBCU Classic. Additionally, Aiden Ross, the winner of season 28 of The Voice, alongside Canadian artist Chxrry, will perform national anthems prior to the Castrol Rising Stars game.
The excitement continues as K-pop group CORTIS will deliver a special halftime show during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, scheduled for February 13 at the Kia Forum. The celebrity lineup includes stars like GloRilla and Mustard, who will be participating in the Celebrity Game.
As the weekend culminates, Brandy and Sarah McLachlan will perform the U.S. and Canadian national anthems, respectively, at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, set to tip off at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Intuit Dome. Fans can also expect a historic moment as Jon Tesh performs the iconic “Roundball Rock” anthem, marking the NBA's return to NBC after a long hiatus since 2002. The All-Star Game will also be available for streaming on Peacock.
