DUBAI: Basketball fans asked for it, and the National Basketball Association delivered — the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will debut a new US vs. World format. Taking place at the Intuit Dome in California on Sunday, Feb. 15, one world and two US teams will take part in a round-robin tournament of four 12-minute games, bringing renewed intensity to All-Star Weekend. The event will air at 2 a.m. GST, giving fans in the Middle East a chance to watch the action live. The NBA’s recent innovations have helped pave the way for the change. The Steph Curry vs.