How to Watch NBA All Star Weekend
It’s almost time for the NBA All Star Weekend! Here’s how you can watch all the action, whether you’re at home or on the go.
Introduction
It’s almost time for the NBA All Star Weekend! From February 15-17, the best basketball players in the world will convene in Chicago for a weekend of skills challenges, 3-point contests, and slam dunk competitions, culminating in the main event: the 67th Annual NBA All Star Game.
Whether you’re a diehard basketball fan or just tuning in for the celebrity sightings and half-time show, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about how to watch the 2019 NBA All Star Weekend.
What is NBA All Star Weekend?
NBA All Star Weekend is a three-day basketball extravaganza featuring skills competitions, three-point and dunk contests, and an All-Star Game. This year’s event will take place February 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here’s how to watch all the action, whether you’re a cord cutter or cable subscriber:
If you have a cable or satellite subscription:
You can watch NBA All Star Weekend on TNT. The skills competitions will air on Friday night, February 15 at 9 p.m. ET, followed by the dunk contest and three-point contest on Saturday night, February 16 at 8 p.m. ET. The All-Star Game will take place on Sunday afternoon, February 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
If you don’t have a cable or satellite subscription:
You can watch NBA All Star Weekend by signing up for a free trial of a live TV streaming service such as Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, PlayStation Vue, or YouTube TV. Each of these services will allow you to watch TNT so that you can catch all the action from Charlotte.
You can also find a complete schedule of NBA All Star Weekend events here.
How to watch NBA All Star Weekend
NBA All Star weekend is one of the most anticipated weekends of the year for basketball fans. From the Celebrity Game and Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night, to Saturday’s skills competitions, and culminating in the main event on Sunday night—the NBA All Star game—there is plenty of basketball action to be had. Luckily, if you can’t make it to Houston to watch in person, there are plenty of ways to catch all the action from home.
Here are a few options for how to watch NBA All Star Weekend:
-Watch on TV: The majority of NBA All Star Weekend will be broadcast on TNT, with some events also airing on ESPN. Check your local listings for specific times and channels.
-Stream online: If you have a cable or satellite subscription that includes TNT or ESPN, you can stream many of the events live through the Watch TNT or Watch ESPN apps. You can also stream through your web browser at http://www.nba.com/allstar (Friday and Saturday only) or http://www.espn.com/watch (Saturday only).
-Purchase a League Pass: If you’re not able to watch live, or just want to be able to catch all the action at your convenience, you can purchase an NBA League Pass. This will give you access to replay footage of every game throughout the weekend, as well as some other content related to All Star Weekend. You can purchase a League Pass through the NBA app or website.
No matter how you choose to watch, NBA All Star Weekend is sure to be a exciting weekend of basketball action!
Conclusion
Now that you know how to watch All Star Weekend, make sure to enjoy the festivities! While the Skills Challenge and Three-Point Contest are enjoyable, the main event is always the Slam Dunk Contest. This year’s field includes some of the league’s most athletic and creative players, so it should be a great show. Tune in and enjoy!
