How to Watch 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Online for Free

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Have you ever wondered if your favorite musicians could shoot hoops like the pros?

Each year, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game gives your favorite musicians, talk-show hosts, reality TV stars and more a chance to prove their stuff on the court for the world to see. This year’s game is slated to take place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

The show, which is available to stream on ESPN, features a decorated roster of some of music’s biggest acts, including DJ Mustard and GloRilla. You’ve also got actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, NBA legend and champion Jeremy Lin, Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul, Love Island USA standout Nicolas Vansteenberghe, among others. Teams will be coached by legendary names in sports such as Giannis Antetokounmpo alongside his brothers Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo, Chris Brickley and Mookie Betts, just to name a few.

This year’s celebrity game will also feature a halftime show, headlined by five-member K-pop group CORTIS. This marks the first-ever halftime Celebrity Game performance by a K-pop artist. The group was recently named part of the NBA’s “Friends of the NBA” program, which is the league’s official network of celebrities and influencers.

Looking to watch the celebrity game? Below, we’ll be taking you through how to stream the event live for free. You can also learn more about the event here.

Watch 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game:

DIRECTV

If you’re looking to watch figure skating during the 2026 Winter Olympics, we suggest you consider DIRECTV. The streaming service’s MySports package features ESPN Unlimited, which will give you access to the basketball game.

This package is currently available for $59.99 for the first two months of service ($69.99 a month afterwards) and is perfect for those looking to tap into a slew of sports-based channels, including ABC, CNN, FOX and NBA TV. Remember, this is a sports-oriented package. If you’re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can simply try the service out for free for five days, which will give you plenty of time to watch the celeb game before canceling your subscription.

Sling Orange

Another way to tune into the celeb game is with a subscription to Sling, specifically Sling Orange. The package is available for $45.99 a month, and gives users access to live channels, including ESPN. Subscribers will also have access to Disney Channel, CNN, NCAA, WNBA, ESPN, TNT and more.

If you aren’t looking to shell out on a monthly subscription just yet, Sling Orange also has one day, three day and seven day passes that offer a window of time that users can stream for an affordable price. This comes in handy for special events like this basketball game. A one day pass will run you $4.99, while three days is $9.99 and a seven day pass is $14.99.

Fubo

Another way to watch the basketball game is via ESPN on Fubo, which has a weeklong free trial available here. Fubo’s package includes a free DVR so you record the broadcast to watch the special back on-demand. Continue with one of Fubo’s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. The streaming service’s Sports + News package includes ESPN Unlimited so you can watch the celeb match. The service is currently $10 off for new users for the first month, coming in at $45.99. Users will have access to 29 channels, including FOX, ABC and CBS, among others. See details here.

Hulu + Live TV

Another option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription, given that ESPN is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service’s live package includes major networks along with MTV, like CBS, ABC and more for all your live TV viewing needs. The service also offers a three-day free trial to new users. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month. Both plans give you access to watch the celeb basketball game.

ESPN Unlimited

ESPN Unlimited gets you directly to all the sports you’ll ever need, including this celebrity basketball game. The service will run users $29.99 a month for the unlimited plan, which will give you access to the game. Channels available to you with a subscription include NFL, WWE Premium Live Events, NBA, WNBA, NHL, SportsCenter, FOX Sports and FS2, among others. There is no free trial for the service.