By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the 2026 All-Star Game will likely feature a Team USA vs. Team World format
While the exact format is still being determined, Silver mentioned the NHL, which experimented with international competition formats that proved popular.
“I’m not exactly sure what the format will be yet. I paid a lot of attention to what the NHL did, which was a huge success,” Silver said on FS1’s Breakfast Ball.
Silver said the timing is perfect because the 2026 All-Star Game will happen during the Winter Olympics, making it a special sports event.
“So what better time to feature some form of USA against the world,” Silver added.
The NBA Commissioner first mentioned the idea of an international format for the 2026 All-Star Game in April.
This year, the NBA used a mini-tournament style for the All-Star Game but said in March it won’t be used again.
The 2026 All-Star Game will be held on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.