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Before the main event, fans can look forward to some exciting entertainment during All-Star Saturday Night. As usual, the night will be headlined by the immensely popular NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
No matter who's participating, the dunk contest remains one of the most eagerly anticipated events of NBA All-Star Weekend.
The powerful slams, the incredible twists and turns in mid-air, and the clever tricks players pull off — with or without props — are truly unforgettable.
Done right, it’s an event that creates memories that can last a lifetime. Think of legendary moments by Vince Carter, Michael Jordan, Zach LaVine, and Aaron Gordon.
The Slam Dunk Contest will cap off Saturday night's events, following the Skills Challenge and 3-point Contest.
Who will walk away as the winner? Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is the NBA Dunk 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 Dunk Contest start time
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The NBA Slam Dunk contest will start around 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 14, and will also be held at Intuit Dome.
NBA Dunk Contest participants, format
This year's Slam Dunk Contest features the following players:
- Carter Bryant, Spurs
- Jaxson Hayes, Lakers
- Keshad Johnson, Heat
- Jase Richardson, Magic
Each player will perform two dunks in the first round. The top two players, based on their combined scores, will move on to the final round. In the final, they will each perform two more dunks. The player with the highest total score will be declared the winner.
A panel of four judges will score each dunk on a scale from 40 to 50. Fans with an NBA ID can submit their vote via the NBA app. All fan votes will be aggregated into a single score, which will serve as the fifth judge.
The average of the five judges’ scores will count as the contestant's individual dunk score.
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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