NEW YORK – NBA All‑Star 2026, in collaboration with the LA Clippers, will bring five days of social impact and youth basketball programming to communities across Los Angeles, focused on education, economic mobility, inclusion, health and wellness, and volunteerism.

Through youth basketball clinics and coaching development sessions, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA will engage thousands of boys, girls and coaches across the region. The NBA Foundation will spotlight local entrepreneurs through the All‑Star Pitch Competition, and the league will continue its commitment to supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with the 5^th NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T. The NBA’s All-Star 2026 efforts continue the LA Clippers’ ongoing commitment to the community. On December 3, the LA Clippers launched All-Star Homecourt Hoops, a first-of-its-kind community initiative that gives Los Angeles families the opportunity to receive a free, NBA All-Star–branded outdoor basketball hoop, distributing over 5,600 hoops in the community. Additionally, alongside the NBA and Comcast NBCUniversal, they hosted a series of community events, working toward the goal of helping 100 local families in need, which will culminate at the 18^th annual NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service. The Clippers also launched a 3v3 City of Stars All-Star Alliance Basketball Tournament to unite LA county through competition, culture, and community. In total, more than 100,000 residents of Los Angeles will be impacted through social impact and youth basketball events.

Events begin on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and run throughout the week, culminating with the 75th All‑Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (5 p.m. ET on NBC). See below for select social impact and youth basketball events and visit https://cares.nba.com/2026/02/02/nba-all-star-2026/ for a complete list of All-Star 2026 events.

NBA Cares State Farm® Assist Tracker Legacy Project

On Thursday, Feb. 12, and in celebration of the YMCA’s 175th anniversary in the U.S., the NBA, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), LA Clippers, State Farm® and Heart of America will unveil renovations to the Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center, including a refreshed STEAM lab, teen center and basketball court. The dedication and ribbon‑cutting ceremony will feature NBA and WNBA players, legends and executives.

NBA Foundation All-Star Pitch Competition

On Thursday, Feb. 12, the NBA Foundation – in collaboration with the LA Clippers, legacy sponsor Comcast NBCUniversal, KKR, Westbound Equity, Amplitude and American Express – will spotlight and empower local businesses through the All‑Star Pitch Competition. Seven Los Angeles‑based entrepreneurs will present their companies to a panel of celebrity judges and compete for $200,000 in cash prizes.

NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service

On Friday, Feb. 13, more than 500 volunteers will give back to communities across Los Angeles through service and packing projects supporting families in need and those impacted by the 2025 wildfires. In collaboration with the LA Clippers, Comcast NBCUniversal, Nike, Habitat for Humanity and Baby2Baby, volunteers will build wall‑frame home structures and pack essential supplies for students impacted by the LA fires, as well as new mothers and their babies across the country. Over the course of the season, the NBA, Comcast NBCUniversal and the LA Clippers have provided resources to more than 112 households who were impacted by the wildfires. These efforts reinforce the NBA’s commitment to service and volunteerism and support the league’s collaboration with America250, as well as Stand Together and Be The People.

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Day presented by Nike and Total Hoops Clinic

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA with support from Nike will host more than 1,000 local youth from schools throughout Los Angeles for a series of clinics focused on teaching the fundamentals and core values of the game, led by Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA clinicians and current and former NBA players and WNBA legends. As part of the day’s programming, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA will partner with The Luka Dončić Foundation to host a youth clinic piloting their “Total Hoops” curriculum, a coaching philosophy championed by NBA All‑Star and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić, and created in partnership with world renowned research institution Search Institute, that emphasizes joy, creativity and holistic player development.

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA programming will continue throughout the weekend including a Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Coaches Clinic led by 2026 NBA All-Star Game and Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, a Wheelchair Basketball Clinic, Special Olympics All-Star Showcase and more.

NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T and HBCU Programming

As previously announced, the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T – featuring the Hampton University Pirates and North Carolina A&T Aggies men’s basketball teams – will take place on Friday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. PT at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. Fans can purchase tickets to the HBCU Classic at https://nbaevents.nba.com/all-star. Throughout NBA All-Star, HBCU students will also participate in career development programming, industry exposure opportunities and All‑Star‑themed experiences. The NBA and Foot Locker will host a pop-up event open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 12 at LA Live to officially welcome Hampton and North Carolina A&T to All-Star.

AI Impact Huddle: “Our Future is Now… AI, Youth & Social Justice

On Friday, February 13, 2026, the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (NBSJC) and the NBPA will host the AI Impact Huddle: “Our Future is Now… AI, Youth & Social Justice.” Convened in partnership with Brotherhood Crusade, Social Justice Learning Institute, the Transformative Good Lab.ai, and OpenAI Academy, this invitation-only interactive gathering will feature a cutting-edge youth-driven visioning and planning exercise that will leverage emerging AI tools and innovations while exploring ways to advance justice and community safety, workforce readiness, and overall well-being.

NBA Total Health All-Star Walk presented by Evernorth Health Services

On Sunday, Feb. 15, more than 800 local community members and All‑Star guests will gather at Edward Vincent Jr. Park for the second annual NBA Total Health All-Star Walk, a community event celebrating holistic health and vitality. In partnership with Evernorth Health Services, GirlTREK, and the LA Clippers, the walk will include no‑cost skin cancer checks as well as additional programming and resources highlighting the interconnectedness of physical, mental and community well‑being. Community members can register for the walk here.

Sustainability Efforts

The NBA and the LA Clippers are partnering with accredited organizations to advance key environmental goals throughout NBA All-Star. Efforts will focus on matching 100% of arena energy consumption with renewable energy certificates (RECs), reducing and diverting waste in alignment with Intuit Dome’s pursuit of zero waste operations, piloting digital solutions that support the arena’s paper free systems, and encouraging greater fan use of public transportation. As the first professional sports venue to achieve Platinum certification under LEED BD+C v4/4.1, Intuit Dome reflects an industry leading commitment to sustainability.

NBA All‑Star 2026 will continue the NBA’s legacy of using its biggest stage to uplift communities, support local businesses, and expand pathways of opportunity across Los Angeles. For additional social impact and youth basketball events follow @nbacares, @jrnba, @nbafoundation and @nbacoalition for content and updates during NBA All‑Star 2026. Visit https://cares.nba.com/, https://jr.nba.com/nbaallstar2026/, https://nbafoundation.nba.com/ and https://coalition.nba.com/ to learn more about the NBA’s social impact, youth basketball, NBA Foundation and National Basketball Social Justice Coalition platforms.