INDIANAPOLIS — There will be no shortage of events around the city during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Beginning with a big kickoff bash in Bicentennial Plaza outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, Feb. 15, there will be countless opportunities to catch some of the action in and around the Circle City.
Throughout the weekend, fans can take part in countless opportunities to meet local legends and win prizes.
From 6:30-9 a.m. daily, the NBA will release social media video about location's in Indy where prizes can be won.
Fans can also enter to win prizes by snapping a pic of the QR Code on the side of the JW Marriott building in downtown Indy throughout the weekend.
Thursday, Feb. 15
The weekend kicks off with the NBA All-Star Tip-Off Ceremony in Bicentennial Unity Plaza at 6:30 p.m.
The opening ceremony will set the tone for the weekend. The ceremony will be anchored by Indy’s diverse musical talent and will include a short presentation from city and state dignitaries, Pacers Sports & Entertainment and NBA representatives, and will conclude with fireworks to mark the opening of NBA All-Star 2024.
Thursday night will also feature the NBA on TNT Roadshow with musical performances from Machine Gun Kelly and DJ Diesel at the Indiana Convention Center.
The TNT Roadshow is set to last from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Starter brand will host a party at Hangtime on E. 38th Street throughout the day on Thursday. The party might include appearances from former NBA players and comedian Mike Epps.
Friday, Feb. 16
Concerts at the NBA Crossover event inside the Indiana Convention Center will kick off Friday night with shows from Zedd and T-Pain the show is set to begin at 9 p.m.
The night also brings the first on-court activities of the weekend.
At Lucas Oil Stadium, the NBA All-Star Celebrity game will tip-off with the likes of Conor Daly, Jennifer Hudson, Micah Parsons and more taking the court.
Looks like all those weeks spent at the Indiana basketball academy when I was in middle school will finally be put to use! Can’t wait for this! @NBA @NBAAllStar 💪 @Pacers https://t.co/KV0ygjIgsZ
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) February 7, 2024
Teams in the Celebrity All-Star game will be coached by Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith. Musical artist Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson will serve as assistant coach for Shannon while WNBA M.V.P A'ja Wilson and musical artist Lil' Wayne will be assistant coaches for Smith.
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Around the corner at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the young stars of the game will take the court in the NBA Rising Stars game. Indiana Pacers star Bennedict Mathurin is scheduled to play in the 4-team showcase.
Saturday, Feb. 17
The big day begins with NBA All-Star practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 11 a.m. General admission tickets are still available.
The HBCU Classic will tip off at 2 p.m. between Virginia Union and Winston-Salem State. Tickets are still available for this game.
Action turns up on Saturday night with a pre-game concerts by country stars Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and Walker Hayes at the NBA Crossover event inside the convention center.
Following the concert, thousands of fans are expected to flood into All-Star Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium for the showboating night ahead that features the Dunk contest and the 3-point shootout.
The Dunk Contest participants include Jacob Toppin, Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung and Jaime Jaquez.
The 3-point Contest will feature the following:
- Malik Beasley (Bucks)
- Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
- Damian Lillard (Bucks)
- Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
- Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
- Trae Young (Hawks)
There will be countless DJ sets around downtown Indy throughout the day on Saturday. Three of the most traffic locations with DJ sets will be Monument Circle, Georgia Street and outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Pennsylvania Street.
Converse will host players, celebrities and fans at their location at 130 E. Maryland Street throughout the weekend.
Sunday, Feb. 18
NBA Crossover will continue throughout the weekend and until 6 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center.
Lil Wayne will headline the third and final day of the NBA Crossover at 3 p.m.
The 72nd annual NBA All-Star Game will tip-off at 8:30 p.m., with performances by Jennifer Hudson and Babyface.
