Where Will the 2021 NBA All-Star Game Be?
The 2021 NBA All-Star game is set to take place in Indianapolis. This will be the first time the city has hosted the game since 1985.
Introduction
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis was originally supposed to host the 2020 All-Star Game, but the game was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The game will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles has been selected as the host city for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, it was announced Thursday.
This will mark the third time that Los Angeles has hosted the NBA All-Star Game, having previously done so in 2004 and 2011. The game will be played at Staples Center, home of the Lakers and Clippers.
“We’re thrilled that Los Angeles will host NBA All-Star 2021,” said Lakers governor and president Jeanie Buss in a statement. “There’s no better place to hold an event of this magnitude than L.A., and we’re honored to once again serve as hosts. Staples Center is one of the best arenas in the world, and we look forward to putting on a tremendous show for fans next February.”
Added Clippers governor Steve Ballmer: “It’s always special when Los Angeles gets to host events like this because it reminds everyone around the world how vibrant, exciting and creative our city is. We’re looking forward to putting on a great show for all the fans.”
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was originally slated to take place in Indianapolis but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now scheduled for March 7, 2021.
Chicago
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be held in Chicago, the league announced Thursday.
This will mark the first time the city has hosted the game since 1988, when it was played at the old Chicago Stadium. The United Center, home of the Bulls, will host this year’s game.
The game was originally scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Charlotte
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The city was originally supposed to host the game in 2017, but it was moved to New Orleans because of disagreements between the league and the state of North Carolina over the state’s “bathroom bill.” The bill would have required people to use restrooms that corresponded with the gender on their birth certificate.
Conclusion
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. tips off at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, February 14, 2021. The game will be broadcast on TNT.
