What time is the 2025 NBA All-Star Game tonight worldwide, with LeBron and Curry playing?

The NBA All-Star Game returns to the Bay Area this Sunday, February 16th 2025, bringing a thrilling weekend of basketball action to Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors. This marks the first time the All-Star Game will be held at Chase Center, adding a new chapter to the Bay Area’s rich basketball history. Check all the time zones in the world to watch LeBron James and Stephen Curry in action.

The 2025 event will feature an exciting new format with a mini-tournament featuring four teams drafted by NBA legends Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith, along with WNBA star Candace Parker. This innovative format promises to deliver a unique and unforgettable All-Star experience for fans worldwide.

What time does the NBA All-Star Game start in different countries around the world?

The NBA All-Star Game 2025 will start at 8 PM ET (7 PM CT / 6 PM MT / 5 PM PT). Here I share the different time zones around the world:

• 5pm PST – Pacific Standard Time
• 6pm MST – Mountain Standard Time
• 7pm CST – Mexico City, Mexico
• 7pm CST – Central Standard Time
• 8pm EST – Eastern Standard Time
• 9pm AEST – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 10pm AEST - San Juan, Puerto Rico
• 10pm BRT – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• 1am BST – United Kingdom (Monday, February 17)
• 3am CEST – Central Europe (Monday, February 17)
• 3am SAST – South Africa (Monday, February 17)
• 4am MSK – Moscow, Russia (Monday, February 17)
• 5am GST – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Monday, February 17)
• 6:30am IST – New Delhi, India (Monday, February 17)
• 8am WIB – Jakarta, Indonesia (Monday, February 17)
• 8am ICT – Bangkok, Thailand (Monday, February 17)
• 9am CST – Beijing, China (Monday, February 17)
• 10am JST – Tokyo, Japan (Monday, February 17)
• 10am KST – Seoul, South Korea (Monday, February 17)
• 12pm AEST – Australia (Monday, February 17)
• 2pm NZST – New Zealand (Monday, February 17)

Who are the 2025 NBA All-Stars?

The list of 2025 All-Stars are as follows:

Eastern Conference starters:

• Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
• Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
• Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks [injured, will not play]

Eastern Conference reserves:

• Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
• Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
• Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
• Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
• Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
• Trae Young [injury replacement]

Western Conference starters:

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
• Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
• Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
• Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
• LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

Western Conference reserves:

• Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
• Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers [injured, will not play]
• James Harden, LA Clippers
• Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
• Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
• Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
• Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
• Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks [injury replacement]

How were the NBA All-Stars selected?

The NBA All-Star Game features the league’s brightest stars, selected through a unique voting process. Fans, players, and media each contribute to selecting the starting lineups for each conference, with fan votes holding the most weight. Coaches then select the reserves for their respective conferences. This carefully crafted selection process ensures a roster of the most talented and deserving players in the league.

The voting process involves a weighted system where each group’s vote contributes significantly to the final outcome. Players are ranked within each position group (guards and frontcourt) based on their scores from fan, player, and media votes. The players with the highest combined scores are named starters for the All-Star Game. This system ensures that the most deserving players are recognized and selected to represent their teams and the league on this prestigious stage.

Who will be the coaches of the 4 All-Star teams?

Mark Daigneault, head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, will lead one of the four All-Star teams at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. This honor comes as a result of the Thunder clinching the best record in the Western Conference through the designated date. Daigneault will be joined by an assistant coach from his staff, who will also helm one of the All-Star squads.

Similarly, Kenny Atkinson, head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, will guide one of the All-Star teams, having secured the best record in the Eastern Conference. An assistant coach from Atkinson’s staff will also serve as a head coach, adding another layer of coaching expertise to the All-Star festivities.