Adam Silver says NBA will revive competitive edge with Team USA facing World team in 2026 All-Star
Adam Silver. Image via: Jeff Chiu/ AP
In a major move to inject new life into the NBA All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed that the 2026 edition will feature a 'Team USA vs. Team World' format. The decision, designed to boost player motivation and fan engagement, marks a shift from recent attempts that failed to inspire competitive play.
The game, set for February 15, 2026, in Inglewood, California, will be broadcast by NBC as part of the league's new media deal and scheduled to air in the afternoon to align with Winter Olympic programming.
2026 NBA All-Star Game to go global as Adam Silver greenlights United States versus World format
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Following years of experimenting with All-Star formats, from captain-led drafts to the recent four-team mini-tournament, the NBA is now embracing the league's international identity to bring back intensity. Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on FS1's Breakfast Ball, 'Next year, as part of our new media deal, the All-Star Game returns to NBC where it was when we were younger, and it so happens that next season will be smack in the middle of the Winter Olympics.
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Silver further explained, 'The lead-in will be Winter Olympic events, and then coming out of the All-Star Game... more Olympic events. So what better time to feature some form of USA against the world?'
While the format details are still being finalized, the commissioner admitted, 'I'm not exactly sure what the format will be yet. I obviously paid a lot of attention to what the NHL did, which was a huge success.' The NHL's Four Nations Face-Off has proven that national pride can transform showcase games into must-watch events.
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The league's latest All-Star tournament in San Francisco was widely seen as a misfire. The 211–186 final score in 2024 showed the lack of effort. Even the introduction of mini-games and point targets couldn't raise the stakes. But now, Silver believes he's found the answer. 'Last summer, our Olympic competition was a huge success... USA, Serbia — I loved watching it.'
This shift comes with challenges. While about 70% of NBA players are American, the top international talent is undeniable. The last seven MVPs have all been international players. Fans are hyped, imagining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic teaming up to challenge
LeBron James
, Stephen Curry, and Tyrese Haliburton.
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International stars are already fired up. 'I would love to. My opinion is that it's more purposeful,' said Wembanyama in February. 'There's more pride in it. More stakes.' Giannis echoed the sentiment: 'I think that would be the most interesting and most exciting format. I would love that... I think it would be fun. That would be the best format.'
As Silver confirmed, fans might finally get a fiercely contested All-Star Game again.
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