NBA All-Star Game Weekend 2024: Where to Stream the Annual East vs. West Game Online Free

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The 2024 NBA All-Star Game features the best and brightest players in pro basketball this Sunday, including LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić and more.

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The annual East vs. West game takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with tip-off at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, while it’s available to watch on TNT and TBS, as well as streaming on Max. In addition, there’s an alternate broadcast with Charles Barkley, Draymond Green and others on truTV.

If you want to catch all of the basketball action, keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA All-Star Game Weekend with and without a cable subscription.

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How To Watch the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend Events With Cable

Although the NBA All-Star Game is on Sunday, Feb. 18 on TNT, All-Star Weekend starts on Friday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET. Events include the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game — with Jennifer Hudson, AJ McLean, Lilly Singh, Quincy Isaiah and others — on ESPN, as well as the NBA Rising Stars Game featuring rookies vs. sophomores on TNT.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, the NBA All-Star Saturday Night airs on TNT starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. The schedule includes the skills challenge, three-point contest, Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu three-point challenge and the slam dunk contest.

Additionally, there’s an alternate broadcast with Vince Carter, Jayson Tatum, Carmelo Anthony, Host Adam Lefkoe and others on truTV.

How To Watch the 2024 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest With Cable

Speaking of the slam dunk contest, the event takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 17. It’s the fourth and final event of NBA All-Star Saturday Night on TNT. While the night starts at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, the slam dunk contest will likely begin around 7-7:15 p.m. PT/10-10:15 p.m. ET.

Here’s a list of all the participants in the slam dunk contest:

• Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)

• Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Miami Heat)

• Mac McClung (defending slam dunk champion from the G League, Osceola Magic)

• Jacob Toppin (New York Knicks)

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How to Watch the 2024 NBA All-Star Game Without Cable

Since the NBA All-Star Game Weekend broadcasts on TNT (and partner broadcast networks), it means it’s also streaming on internet-based alternative cable services, like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others. In fact, some services even offer free trials, so if you act fast and sign up now, you can watch the outdoor hockey game for free.

Get Directv Stream Free Trial

Here’s how you can watch the NBA All-Star Weekend without cable below:

Max

Get Max

Max (formerly known as HBO Max) has a B/R Sports hub as part of its streaming service for a limited time. The hub has access to the NBA on TNT for the NBA All-Star Game starting at $9.99 per month.

In addition to NBA on TNT, Max’s B/R Sports includes HNL on TNT, U.S. Soccer, NCAA March Madness and much more. The service also has hit movies like Barbie, Blue Beetle, Avatar: The Way of Water, and others, as well as award-winning series, such as Succession, Barry, The White Lotus and more.

BEST STREAMING SERVICE OVERALL

DirecTV Stream

Packages from $64.99 per month

get directv free trial

Watch TNT with DirecTV Stream for the NBA All-Star Game, along with more than 75 other channels — such as NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and much more.

The streamer has a free five-day trial available, but that’s more than enough time to watch the entire NBA All-Star Game Weekend on TNT and ESPN. Afterward, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices starting as low as $69.99 for the entry-level entertainment package. Other plans offer more than 105-150 channels, with prices ranging from $84.99 to $159.99 per month.

For a limited time, new subscribers can get a Visa gift card worth up to $400; learn more here.

BEST LIVE TV STREAMING BUNDLE

Hulu + Live TV

Packages from $76.99

Get Hulu + live TV

To watch TNT, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 90 live channels — like BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $76.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+.

In addition to live TV, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), The Muppets Studio and Pixar Animation, as well as ESPN+ for original sports programming and live sports from Formula 1, UFC, MLB and other sports leagues. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too. Unfortunately, Hulu doesn’t offer a free trial at this time.

BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY

Sling

Packages from $20 for the first month

Get Sling

Sling is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the NBA All-Star Game on TNT. The Sling Orange plan is only $20 per month for the first month ($40 per month afterwards) and includes both networks.

Sling Orange also features The Disney Channel, FreeForm, TBS, AMC, BBC America, CNN and much more.

How to Watch 2024 NBA All-Star Game With Cable

The NBA All-Star Game airs on the cable network TNT. You can either watch through your cable TV provider or on TNTDrama.com, or the TNT mobile app with your cable TV account login.

Where to Buy 2024 NBA All-Star Game Tickets Online

Want to watch the game in person? You can find tickets for the NBA All-Star Game at Vivid Seats, StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticket Network and Ticketmaster, as well as NBA.com for more info. Ticket prices vary, depending on where you’d like to sit in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

In addition, one of the best deals on NBA tickets are at SeatGeek. Use THR‘s exclusive promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 off eligible purchases of $250 and up. Click here for last-minute tickets to the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.

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