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Although the Slam Dunk Contest receives considerable attention in the lead-up to All-Star weekend, it is the 3-Point Contest that is generally regarded as the most captivating event.
Certainly, there are exceptions; however, it remains exhilarating to observe the league's premier shooters consistently making shot after shot within a limited timeframe.
Damian Lillard will surprise everyone by returning to the court to win his third 3-point title Saturday night.
Lillard will aim to become the third player in NBA history to win three 3-Point Contests, joining Larry Bird and Craig Hodges.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the NBA 3-Point Contest.
What channel is the NBA 3-Point Contest on?
- TV channels: NBC
- Live streams: Peacock
Events throughout NBA All-Star Weekend will air live on NBC and can also be streamed on Peacock.
Peacock’s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf, and more.
NBA 3-Point Contest start time
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
NBA All-Star Saturday night will start at 5 p.m. with the 3-Point Contest from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
NBA 3-Point Contest participants, format
The State Farm 3-Point Contest features five talented 2026 NBA All-Stars: Devin Booker, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, and Norman Powell.
It’s also notable that two former winners are competing again, including Booker, the 2018 champion, and two-time winner Damian Lillard, who won in 2023 and 2024. Lillard has a chance to tie the record of three titles, held by legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges.
This year’s event is especially exciting with four debutants: Kon Knueppel, Maxey, Murray, and Bobby Portis.
Additionally, Knueppel might become the first rookie to win this prestigious contest.
Here is a list of all eight players participating in this year's 3-Point Contest:
| Devin Booker | Suns |
| Kon Knueppel | Hornets |
| Damian Lillard | Trail Blazers |
| Tyrese Maxey | 76ers |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavs |
| Jamal Murray | Nuggets |
| Bobby Portis | Bucks |
| Norman Powell | Heat |
2026 NBA All-Star schedule
| Date | Event | Time (EST) | Channel/Streaming |
| Fri, Feb. 13 | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| - | NBA Rising Stars Game | 9 p.m. | Peacock |
| - | NBA HBCU Classic | 11 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sat, Feb. 15 | All-Star Media Day | 1:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| - | All-Star Saturday Night | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Sun, Feb. 16 | NBA All-Star Game | 5 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
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