The Phoenix Suns have been chosen to host 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend at Footprint Middle, the league introduced Thursday. The 76th NBA All-Star Sport is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027.
This would be the fourth time Phoenix has hosted the All-Star Sport and first since 2009. The Suns additionally hosted in 1975 and 1995. Suns proprietor Mat Ishbia bought the franchise for about $4 billion in December 2022.
“We predict it’s the most effective basketball cities in the entire nation,” Ishbia mentioned. “We’re excited for everybody to come back, make it the hub for that weekend, and hopefully make it essentially the most memorable All-Star Weekend of all time.”
The @NBA introduced immediately that Phoenix has been chosen to host NBA All-Star 2027.
The 76th NBA All-Star Sport will happen at Footprint Middle, residence of the Phoenix @Suns, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027.
NBA All-Star 2027 will mark the town’s fourth NBA All-Star, having hosted the…
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NBA All-Star Weekend will tip off on Friday, Feb. 19 at Footprint Middle with NBA Rising Stars, an annual occasion for prime rookies and second-year gamers. On Feb. 20, State Farm All-Star Saturday Evening will function the Kia Abilities Problem, the STARRY 3-Level Problem and AT&T Slam Dunk.
All-Star Weekend ends with the NBA All-Star Sport on Sunday, Feb. 21. In line with the league’s official press launch, Phoenix may also host a number of occasions for followers all through the town, together with NBA All-Star Observe, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Movie star Sport, and an NBA All-Star fan fest.
“Our NBA All-Star festivities in 2027 will showcase Phoenix’s love of every thing basketball,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver mentioned in an announcement. “And we couldn’t be extra excited to work with Mat Ishbia and your entire Suns group for what guarantees to be an unforgettable celebration of our sport.”
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This yr’s All-Star Weekend noticed a slight enhance in viewership in comparison with 2023. The Jap Convention defeated the Western Convention 211-186 on Feb. 18 in Indianapolis within the highest-scoring All-Star Sport in league historical past.
“It’s extremely aggressive — each metropolis desires it,” Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein mentioned. “So we’re honored to have it. Now the work actually begins.”
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs initiatives 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix could have a $400 million financial affect on the town. Mayor Kate Gallego is trying ahead to internet hosting the town’s fourth NBA All-Star Weekend.
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“The Metropolis of Phoenix is thrilled to host NBA All-Star 2027. Our metropolis is not any stranger to internet hosting main sports activities and leisure occasions and that is one other alternative to place Phoenix on the worldwide stage,” mentioned Mayor Gallego.
“NBA All-Star will carry pleasure and vitality to the town together with vital financial affect. Thanks to the NBA and the Phoenix Suns for the chance to welcome followers from around the globe to our unimaginable metropolis for what will likely be a memorable All-Star weekend.”
The 2025 All-Star Sport will likely be in San Francisco whereas the 2026 sport will likely be in Inglewood, California. The Suns may also host the WNBA All-Star Sport in 2027.
