The 2026 Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA’s All-Star Weekend is always a sight to behold. The event, held on All-Star Saturday, will be the last in a night of exciting competitions, including the 3-point contest and the Shooting Stars competition, and this time around, we’re guaranteed to have a new dunk champion. (Mac McClung, who has won for three years running, has opted out this year.) The four competitors this year will be the San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson, Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson, and L.A. Lakers center Jaxson Hayes.
The slam dunk contest will close out the All-Star Saturday broadcast, which begins at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and streams live on Peacock. Find out more about how to watch Saturday’s slam dunk contest and get the full NBA All-Star Weekend schedule below.
How to watch the 2026 slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend:
Date: Feb. 14
Time: 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
Location: Intuit Dome
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
When is the 2026 slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend?
The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest will take place the day before the All-Star Game; you can tune in to the 3-Point contest, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest and the Kia Shooting Stars competition starting at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 14.
What channel is the 2026 slam dunk contest on?
The Majority of NBA All-Star Weekend events will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock, and that includes the slam dunk contest.
Who is participating in the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest?
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Keshad Johnson, Miami Heat
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Jase Richardson, Orlando Magic
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Carter Bryant, San Antonio Spurs
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Jaxson Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers
When is the 2026 NBA All-Star game?
The 2026 NBA All-Star Championship Game will be held this Sunday, Feb. 15. The first game starts at 5 p.m. ET.
NBA All-Star Weekend schedule:
Friday, Feb. 13
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Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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Rising Stars Game 1 – Team Melo vs. Team Austin: 9 p.m. ET (Peacock)
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Rising Stars Game 2 – Team Vince vs. Team T-Mac: 9:55 p.m. ET (Peacock)
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Castrol Rising Stars Championship: 10:35 p.m. ET (Peacock)
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NBA HBCU Classic (Hampton vs. North Carolina A&T): 11 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Saturday, Feb. 14
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NBA All-Star Media Day presented by AT&T: 1:30 p.m. ET (NBA App, NBA TV)
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Commissioner Adam Silver News Conference: 4 p.m. ET (NBA App, NBA TV)
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NBA All-Star Saturday Night: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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State Farm 3-Point Contest: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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Kia Shooting Stars: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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AT&T Slam Dunk Contest: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Sunday, Feb. 15
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NBA G League Next Up Game: 2:30 p.m. ET (NBA App)
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All-Star Game 1 – Stars vs. World: 5 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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All-Star Game 2 – Stripes vs. Game 1 Winner: 5:55 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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All-Star Game 3 – Stripes vs. Game 1 Loser: 6:25 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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All-Star Championship: 7:10 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
How to watch the 2026 slam dunk contest without cable:
Peacock is the streaming home of the NBA All-Star Game.
While a regular Peacock subscription begins at $10.99 for a Premium Plan and goes up to $16.99 for the ad-free Premium Plus plan, you can get an ad-supported subscription for free if you’re a Walmart+ subscriber.
Walmart+ members actually get their choice between Paramount+ or Peacock included in their membership at no additional cost. A monthly subscription to Walmart+ costs $12.99, and an annual plan usually costs $98. But you can try the service out totally free. Beyond free Peacock, Walmart+ has additional perks like five free months of Apple Music, discounts on Cinemark movie theater memberships, free shipping and delivery on Walmart purchases, discounts on gas and much more.
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including the NBA All-Star Game and the 2026 Winter Olympics. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.
For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
More ways to watch NBA All-Star Weekend for free:
Who is playing in the NBA All-Star Game?
USA Stars
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Head coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)
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Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
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Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
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Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
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Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons
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Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
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Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
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Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
USA Stripes
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Head coach: Mitch Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
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Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
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Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors*
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Brandon Ingram, Toronto Raptors
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Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
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Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
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Norman Powell, Miami Heat
World
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Head coach: Darko Rajaković
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
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Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
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Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder*
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Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
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Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
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Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
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Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets
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Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
“*” denotes unable to play because of injury
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