This Friday, a star-studded mix of Hollywood A-listers, chart-topping musicians, and basketball greats from the NBA and WNBA will gather at Oakland Arena in California.
They'll hit the court for a thrilling, action-packed showdown in the 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, promising plenty of highlights and entertainment.
So, who's stepping up to take flight in this year's 2025 Ruffles NBA Celebrity Game? Here's a rundown of the participants set to wow the crowd, along with details on how to catch the action live—on TV and online.
2025 Ruffles NBA Celebrity Game: Date & time
The NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game 2025 will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California.
| Date: | Friday, February 14, 2025 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Oakland Arena |
| Location: | Oakland, California |
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- TV Channel: ESPN
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The 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will air on ESPN and the ESPN App this Friday, with coverage beginning at 7 pm ET.
ESPN Deportes will also have a Spanish broadcast that begins at 7 pm ET.
2025 Ruffles NBA Celebrity Game rosters, coaches
The star-studded cast for the 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game boasts a mix of entertainment icons and sports legends, with Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon headlining the group. The Indian singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer will suit up for Team Rice, joining forces with Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice, while viral sensation Khaby Lame steps in as a coach.
Team Bonds’ sideline will be anchored by multiplatinum recording artist 2 Chainz and baseball legend Barry Bonds, the MLB's all-time home run king.
The celebrity-filled roster's also feature renowned comedian and content creator Druski, two-time GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum artist Noah Kahan, and six-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Shaboozey. Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens adds some gridiron pedigree, while elite basketball trainer Chris Brickley brings his hardwood expertise.
Olympic gold medal-winning track and field star Masai Russell and silver medalist Shelby McEwen are set to showcase their athleticism, while four-time GRAMMY-nominated country music trailblazer Mickey Guyton adds star power. Emmy-winning actor Rome Flynn, former NBA champion Matt Barnes, and Marvel Studios' "Captain America: New World Order" star Danny Ramirez are also among the big names.
The lineup is rounded out by WWE Superstar Bayley, "9-1-1" actor Oliver Stark, "Halo" star Pablo Schreiber, and two-time GRAMMY-nominated musician Tucker Halpern of SOFI TUKKER, ensuring a mix of talent from the worlds of music, film, television, and sports.
Fan-favorite streamer Kai Cenat, Chinese actor and singer Dylan Wang, former NBA star-turned-entrepreneur Baron Davis, and singer-songwriter Walker Hayes are all set to make their second appearance in the Celebrity Game.
Adding some WNBA firepower to the mix, two-time Atlanta Dream All-Star Allisha Gray and WNBA Champion, now Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, will compete on opposing squads, bringing top-tier talent to the court.
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Past MVP's
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | No MVP award awarded |
| 2005 | Brian McKnight |
| 2006 | Nelly |
| 2007 | Tony Potts |
| 2008 | Terrell Owens |
| 2009 | Terrell Owens |
| 2010 | Michael Rapaport |
| 2011 | Justin Bieber |
| 2012 | Kevin Hart (1) |
| 2013 | Kevin Hart (2) |
| 2014 | Kevin Hart (3), Arne Duncan (1) |
| 2015 | Kevin Hart (4)[d] |
| 2016 | Win Butler |
| 2017 | Brandon Armstrong |
| 2018 | Quavo |
| 2019 | Famous Los |
| 2020 | Common |
| 2021 | Game not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2022 | Alex Toussaint |
| 2023 | DK Metcalf |
| 2024 | Micah Parsons |
2025 NBA All-Star schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 14 | 2:30 PM | Castrol Rising Stars Practice | NBA TV & NBA App |
| 7:00 PM | NBA All-Celebrity Game (Oakland Arena) | ESPN | |
| 9:00 PM | NBA Rising Stars event (Chase Center) | TNT & TruTV | |
| Saturday, Feb 15 | 2:00 PM | NBA All-Star Practice (Oakland Arena) | NBA TV |
| 5:00 PM | NBA HBCU Classic (Oakland Arena) | NBA TV | |
| 8:00 PM | All-Star Saturday night (Chase Center)
| TNT, TruTV | |
| Sunday, Feb 16 | 3:30 | G League Up Next Game | Tubi |
| 8:00 PM | NBA All-Star Game (Chase Center) | TNT, TruTV |
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