The NBA announced a new All-Star Game format that will feature two US teams and one World team competing in a round-robin tournament.

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It's happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be the format for this season's NBA All-Star Game. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association unveiled the long-awaited plan Tuesday night, after months of trying to figure out the latest way to spark renewed interest in the league's midseason contest.

In the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players (known as the World team) will compete in a round-robin tournament featuring four 12-minute games. The three teams will each have a minimum of eight players.

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The NBA has struggled to keep fans engaged during All-Star weekend in recent years. The change in format should hopefully keep fans watching.

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Leaning into the quality and fame of the league's international talent, the NBA unveiled a new All-Star Game format on Tuesday that will incorporate U.S. and World teams. For the midseason exhibition at Inglewood,