It’s been 39 long years since the NBA All-Star Game took place in Indianapolis.
In that February 1985 contest — which was played at the since demolished Hoosier Dome — the Western Conference won 140-29 behind MVP Ralph Sampson. Notable players included Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and, yes, Michael Jordan.
On Sunday, Feb. 18, the festivities return to the Pacers’ own Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
This time around, LeBron James (who was just two months old back in February ’85) will lead the West with fellow starters Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
As for the East, they’ll be represented by starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and hometown hero Tyrese Haliburton.
Plus, EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson will perform at halftime.
And if you want to get in on the action in the Railroad City for the first time in nearly four decades (!), it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.
They’ll likely be a little more expensive than they were in 1985, though.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $500 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Lower-level seats start at $1246 before fees.
If those prices are too steep, you don’t have to worry — there’s also the Dunk Contest, Celebrity Game and so many more All-Star Weekend events.
Looking for a bit more information before smashing that buy button?
You’re in the right place, basketball heads.
We’ve got all the hoop scoops you need and more about the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
NBA All-Star Game 2024 tickets
A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by Gainbridge Fieldhouse sections can be found here:
| Gainbridge Fieldhouse sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 200-Level | $500 |
| 100-Level | $1246 |
| Lower-Level | $1246 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
NBA Dunk Contest 2024
Saturday night is when things get really fun on All-Star Weekend.
The annual skills challenge, made up of the Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and, yes, the Skills Challenge, generally draw more “oohs, ahhs, and whoas” than the games themselves.
Contestants at the Dunk Contest this year include Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat), Mac McClung (G League, Osceola Magic) and Jacob Toppin (Knicks).
To see the highest fliers, sharpest shooters and crispest passers at the Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium, tickets start at $131 before fees.
NBA Celebrity Game 2024
This year, an odd assortment of rappers, former NBA players, current NFL stars, Backstreet Boys, comedians and more will take the court for the annual goofy game.
Tickets are cheap for the star-studded affair, too. As of now, they can be scooped up for as low as $28 before fees.
For a sneak peek at who’s playing, here’s a guide to both Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith’s rosters:
| Team Shannon w/ assistant coach 50 Cent |
Team Stephen A. w/ assistant coaches Lil Wayne & A’ja Wilson |
|---|---|
| Anuel AA (Latin Hip-Hop icon) | Metta World Peace (former NBA player) |
| Kai Cenat (YouTuber) | Jack Ryan (Basketball Entertainer) |
| Conor Daly (IndyCar racer) | CJ Stroud (NFL star) |
| Walker Hayes (Country singer) | Gianmarco Tamberi (Italian high jumper) |
| Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson in “Winning Time”) | Jennifer Hudson (EGOT winner) |
| Jewell Lloyd (WNBA star) | Tristan Jass (YouTuber) |
| Micah Parsons (NFL star) | AJ McLean (Backstreet Boy) |
| Lilly Singh (Comedian and talk show host) | Natasha Cloud (WNBA star) |
| SiR (R&B singer) | Kwame Onwuachi (Famous chef) |
| Dylan Wang (Chinese actor) | Adam Blackstone (Nicki Minaj’s musical director) |
NBA Rookie Game 2024
Friday night’s Rising Stars Challenge is the official title of the Rookie Game, where the league’s best first and second-year players compete for bragging rights.
Tickets can be snagged for $56 before fees to see the future stars before they become household names.
Hoping to sit in the lower-level?
We found tickets going for $179 before fees.
NBA All-Star Practice
If going to the big game isn’t in your budget, you can still see all the NBA’s most elite stars go toe to toe at Saturday’s afternoon practice.
For just $17 before fees you can see LeBron post up, Nikola go iso on Luka and any other number of hypothetical scenarios that probable coaches Doc Rivers and Chris Finch draw up.
Lower-level seats will run you $104 before fees.
How to watch the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities
If you can’t make it out to Indy last minute, don’t worry.
You can catch the All-Star game, Rising Stars Challenge and All-Star Saturday Night on TNT.
ESPN will broacast the Celebrity Game.
Huge concert tours in 2024
Sadly, NBA All-Star weekend comes only once every February.
On the other hand, huge concerts drop into cities all over the country year-round.
Here are just five tours we’re most excited about that may be coming to a venue near you soon.
• Usher
• Offset
Want even more options? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 here to find the show for you.
