2026 NBA All-Star KIA Shooting Stars competition: Format, teams, players and how to watch and stream online

For the first time in 11 years, the Shooting Stars competition, sponsored by KIA, will return as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, February 14. The event was previously a regular feature from 2004 to 2015.

2026 NBA All-Star KIA Shooting Stars teams

Four teams, each made up of two current NBA players and one retired “legend,” will take part. The lineups for this year’s edition are:

Team All Star

• Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
• Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
• Richard Hamilton

Team Knicks

• Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
• Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
• Allan Houston

Team Cameron

• Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
• Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
• Corey Maggette

Team Harper

• Dylan Harper (Spurs)
• Ron Harper Jr. (Celtics)
• Ron Harper Sr.

2026 NBA All-Star KIA Shooting Stars format

The competition features two rounds.

Round 1

In Round 1, all four teams compete. Each team has 70 seconds to score points by shooting from seven different locations around the court.

Four locations are worth two points, two are worth three points, and the furthest shot from the basket is worth four points.

Players must shoot in a specific predetermined order. Failing to follow that order will result in a lost attempt.

Once Round 1 is complete, the two teams with the highest point totals advance to the Final Round. If teams are tied, they will compete in a 30-second tiebreaker under the same format. The higher-scoring team advances.

Final Round

The Final Round follows the same format as Round 1 but features only the two highest-scoring teams.

The team with the most points in the Final Round will be crowned Shooting Stars champion.

If the teams are tied at the end of the Final Round, the entire round will be replayed to determine a winner.

2026 NBA All-Star KIA Shooting Stars: How to watch

The 2026 NBA All-Star KIA Shooting Stars competition tips off at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14. The event will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.

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