2025 NBA All-Star Draft: Date, start time, how to watch, format, player pool

The NBA All-Star Game is just around the corner, with the 2025 edition taking on a brand new format.

The NBA All-Star Game is just around the corner, with the 2025 edition taking on a brand new format.

For the first time ever, the 24 players voted All-Stars will be split into three teams of eight and compete in a four-team bracket, along with the winner of the Rising Stars game, to determine a champion.

First, though, the rosters for each team must be determined.

Continue reading below for all you need to know about the All-Star Draft selection show, including how to watch, start time, format of the draft and more.

NBA All-Star Draft 2025 date

The 2025 NBA All-Star Draft will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

NBA All-Star Draft 2025 start time

The 2025 NBA All-Star Draft is set to begin at 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT / 3:30 PM ET.

How to watch 2025 NBA All-Star Draft, TV channel and streaming

The 2025 NBA All-Star Draft will be televised on TNT as part of the "Inside the NBA" pregame show for Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics.

Streaming will be available on live streaming apps that carry TNT, such as YouTube TV or fuboTV.

NBA All-Star Draft 2025 format

The 2025 NBA All-Star Draft will feature general managers Shaq, Charles and Kenny each selecting eight players in a snake draft format.

2025 NBA All-Star Draft player pool

The below 24 players are able to be selected in the 2025 NBA All-Star Draft.

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Stephen Curry
Jalen Brunson	Kevin Durant
Donovan Mitchell	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Jayson Tatum	LeBron James
Karl-Anthony Towns	Nikola Jokic
Jaylen Brown	Anthony Davis
Cade Cunningham	Anthony Edwards
Darius Garland	James Harden
Tyler Herro	Jaren Jackson Jr.
Damian Lillard	Alperen Sengun
Evan Mobley	Victor Wembanyama
Pascal Siakam	Jalen Williams