Andrew Caley's predictions for the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge. Collin Murray-Boyles is Team Melo's secret weapon this Friday, February 13.

NBA All-Star weekend kicked off in Los Angeles Friday night

There will be a fourth team in the Rising Stars challenge, which NBC and Peacock analyst Austin Rivers will lead. Here's everything to know about the event, from the teams, how to watch and more: The Rising Stars challenge is set for Friday, Feb. 13 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Here's how to watch Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night in Los Angeles.

A quiet night for the Hornets' sharpshooter.

The Rising Stars game will take place starting at 9 p.m. ET, Friday night, Feb. 13, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. — less than a mile down the road from the (now) Kia Forum where Magic Johnson and the Showtime Lakers once held court.

Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe has 17 points in the semifinals and has the tying and winning free throws in the championship game on Friday at Intuit Dome.

Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle put on a show as four starters from UConn’s 2024 championship team took part in Friday’s NBA Rising Stars Challenge.

The festivities open on Friday with the Celebrity Game, the Rising Stars Challenge, and the NBA HBCU Classic. From stars of film and television to the up-and-coming NBA players who could be future All-Stars to the college players of Hampton and North Carolina A&T, there is a wide range of games to see on Friday.

The 2026 Rising Stars Challenge will feature four teams in a knockout format during this year's NBA All-Star Weekend. The coaches are Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Austin Rivers.