2026 All-Star NBA registers highest All-Star audience since 2011 The 2026 NBA All-Star Game averaged 8.8 million viewers on multiple networks, the largest NBA All-Star audience since 2011 NBA.com media reports February 16, 2026 11:41 PM Anthony Edwards was named MVP of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. The NBA tried a new All-Star format. And the public responded. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game, featuring a USA vs. The World format for the first time, peaked at nearly 10 million viewers and averaged 8.8 million viewers on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo. That’s the largest NBA All-Star audience since 2011, according to preliminary Nielsen data and digital data from Adobe Analytics. The early returns indicate that the 2026 All-Star game topped the 2025 edition (4.7 million voters) by 87 percent. Viewership peaked at 9.8 million voters from 7 to 7:15 PM ET, when the USA Stripes were closing out a 48-45 victory over the World team. Breakout stars from the All-Star Game include Anthony Edwards — who was named MVP for the victorious Stars — and Victor Wembanyama, who scored 33 points and delivered eight rebounds and two blocked shots for the World team. Related NBA Fantasy: Power Rankings entering Week 18 RotoWire highlights the top performers from Week 17 of fantasy basketball. Edwards wins Kobe Bryant Trophy as All-Star MVP Anthony Edwards scores 32 points in 3 games for USA Stars as they win the 2026 All-Star Game Championship over USA Stripes. Starting 5: All-Star Game delivers thrills in L.A. Anthony Edwards leads USA Stars to an All-Star Game title as the new U.S. vs. World format delivers. The Athletic: Wembanyama furthers his case as NBA's next face We can all see where this thing is going. Victor Wembanyama is taking the reins.
NBA registers highest All-Star audience since 2011
