NBA All-Star Weekend returns to Bay Area: Sacramento ties, events, travel and tickets

Basketball fans will make their way to the Bay Area for the NBA All-Star Weekend, featuring several events over a three-day span.

The All-Star Weekend, which showcases the best players in the league, has been held annually since 1951 in various NBA cities across the United States and Canada.

In 2025, the yearly star-studded festival will be held at venues in San Francisco and Oakland.

The All-Star Weekend is returning to the Bay Area after more than two decades. Oakland hosted the hoops spectacular in 2000.

Here’s your guide to NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

When and where is NBA All-Star Weekend in 2025?

The NBA All-Star Weekend runs Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16, at locations across San Francisco and Oakland.

What are NBA All-Star Weekend event dates? Ticket prices?

Here are the events in store for the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, including dates, locations, times and ticket prices:

Friday, Feb. 14

NBA Crossover: This ultimate fan experience includes multiple basketball courts, exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and NBA player appearances.

• Time: Noon to 8 p.m.

• Location: George R. Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco

• Price: $40, $20 children ages 12 and under. Three-day weekend packages are $125, or $250 for VIP passes and $50 for kids. More information is available online.

NBA Champions Table: The first-ever NBA All-Star culinary experience is taking place in the Bay Area. Patrons can taste four curated dishes created by nationally-known celebrity chefs.

• Time: 3 to 6 p.m.

• Location: To be determined

• Price: $149

Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game features retired NBA players, WNBA players, as well as actors, musicians and athletes who are known for their passion for hoops. It was first played in 2003.

• Time: 4 p.m.

• Location: Oakland Arena, 7000 South Coliseum Way, Oakland

• Price: $69 to $321 on Ticketmaster

Castrol Rising Stars: The Rising Stars game is an annual showcase of the best young talent in the NBA.

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Location: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco

• Price: $83 to $321 on Ticketmaster.

NBA All Star Concert Series: This 21-and-up event features performances from Zedd and Flo Rida.

• Time: 7:30 to 11:59 p.m.

• Location: Shed A, Pier 48, San Francisco

• Price: $75, $125 VIP or $450 VIP+. Three-day passes cost $250 or $350 for VIP. VIP+ passes are sold out.

Saturday, Feb. 15

Mascot breakfast: Golden State Warriors Legend Chris Mullin is hosting a family-friendly breakfast event featuring world-famous NBA mascots.

• Time: TBD

• Location: TBD

• Price: $99

NBA Crossover: The ultimate fan experience continues with multiple basketball courts, exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and NBA player appearances.

• Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Location: Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco

• Price: $50, $25 kids ages 12 and under

NBA All-Star Practice: Watch the 2025 NBA All-Stars practice, featuring players including LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

• Time: 10:30 a.m.

• Location: Oakland Arena, 7000 South Coliseum Way, Oakland

• Price: $59 to $185

Lunch with a Legend: NBA legends Gary Payton and Muggsy Bogues are hosting a buffet lunch with beer, wine or soft drinks, followed by a question-and-answer session.

• Time: TBD

• Location: TBD

• Price: $349

Daytime/Pregame NBA Champions Club: The NBA Champions Club offers meet-and-greets with NBA legends Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond, plus interactive games, snacks and an open bar.

• Time: TBD

• Location: Pier 48, San Francisco

• Price: $99

NBA HBCU Classic: The 2025 NBA HBCU Classic features a matchup between two historically Black colleges, Morehouse College and Tuskegee University of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

• Time: 2 p.m.

• Location: Oakland Arena, 7000 South Coliseum Way, Oakland

• Price: $25 to $85 on Ticketmaster.

State Farm All Star Saturday Night: NBA All Star Saturday Night features the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest and AT&T Slam Dunk contest.

• Time: 5 p.m.

• Location: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco

• Price: $629 to $2,499

NBA Concert Series: Noah Kahan and Gary Clark Jr. perform at this 21-and-up concert. To attend the Saturday night concert, you must purchase a three-day pass.

• Time: TBD

• Location: Pier 48, Pier 48, Shed A, San Francisco

• Price: $250 three-day pass, $350 VIP three-day pass. VIP+ tickets are sold out.

Evening NBA Champions Club: Following All Star Saturday Night, hang out in San Francisco and enjoy interactive games, activations and live music spun by a DJ.

• Time: TBD

• Location: Pier 48, Pier 48, Shed A, San Francisco

• Price: $99

Sunday, Feb. 16

San Francisco Sightseeing Cruise: Join NBA legend DeMarcus Cousins on a three-hour sightseeing cruise along the San Francisco shoreline.

• Time: TBD

• Location: TBD

• Price: $159

NBA Crossover: The ultimate fan experience continues includes multiple basketball courts, exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and NBA player appearances.

• Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Location: George R. Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St,, San Francisco

• Price: $50 or $40 after 2 p.m. $25 kids ages 12 and under, $20 after 2 p.m.

G League Up Next Game: This game features players in the G League including Stockton Kings team members Skal Labissiere and Isaac Jones.

• Time: 12:30 p.m.

• Location: George R. Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco

• Price: $50, $25 NBA Crossover tickets.

74th NBA All-Star Game: Some of the NBA’s best players face off in a star-studded game, including Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards.

• Time: 5 p.m.

• Location: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco

• Price: $983 to $3,471

NBA Experiences After Party: After the NBA All-Star game is the NBA Experiences after-party.

• Time: TBD

• Location: Shed A, Pier 48, San Francisco

• Price: $99

NBA All Star Concert Series: Catch performances by 2 Chainz and The Chainsmokers at this event for concertgoers ages 21 and up.

• Time: 7:30 to 11:59 p.m.

• Location: Shed A, Pier 48, San Francisco

• Price: $75, $125 VIP or $450 VIP+

Will Sacramento Kings players be there?

No Sacramento Kings players were invited to participate in the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, but that doesn’t mean the capital region won’t be represented.

Retired NBA player Matt Barnes, who grew up in Sacramento, will compete in the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 14, for Team Rice, coached by San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice.

Following the All-Star Celebrity Game is the Castrol Rising Stars game featuring the NBA’s best young talent.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells will participate in the game playing for Team C, coached by former Golden State Warriors forward Chris Mullin.

Wells grew up in Sacramento, starring in hoops at Folsom High School and becoming a Bee Player of the Year before carving a collegiate career at Sonoma State and Washington State. He was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft as the 39th overall pick. He averages 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds on 44% shooting, including 37% from three.

Wells is ranked No. 3 on the NBA’s Kia Rookie Ladder behind Grizzlies teammate Zach Edey and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle. All three will be teammates during the Castrol Rising Stars game.

What’s the best way to get to the Bay Area from Sacramento?

There are various ways to get from Sacramento to the Bay Area.

It takes about an hour and half to drive from the capital city to San Francisco, which is less than 100 miles.

Although it’s possible to make the trip on one full tank of gasoline, you might need to fuel up. A gallon of regular unleaded gas costs an average of $4.74 in California, according to AAA.

Amtrak train rides start from Sacramento to Oakland start at $29, or $35 heading from Sacramento to San Francisco.

The Capitol Corridor picks passengers up in Sacramento and makes stops through cities in the Bay Area, reaching San Francisco as a final stop.

As a last-ditch effort, you could use a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft.

The average Uber rideshare from Sacramento to San Francisco costs $129, the company said. Prices may differ depending on traffic conditions, time of day, surge pricing and additional fees.

What will the weather be like?

According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to see rain followed by cloudy skies heading into the weekend.

Here’s the weather service’s latest forecast for Oakland.

• Friday: There’s a 40% chance of rain, mainly before 10 a.m. It’ll be mostly cloudy before gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58 degrees and winds 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a 10th of an inch are possible. Friday night will be mostly clear with a low around 43 degrees and winds of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60 and an overnight low around 46.

• Sunday: There’s a slight chance of rain with cloudy skies and high near 61. Sunday evening brings a slight chance of rain before 10 p.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 48.

Here’s how that compares to the weather forecast in San Francisco:

• Friday: There’s a 40% chance of rain with mostly cloudy skies, mainly before 10 a.m. Gradually the sun will shine with a high near 58. It’ll be a breezy day, with winds between 21 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 28 mph. Less than a 10th of an inch of rainfall is possible. Friday evening will be mostly clear with a low around 44 and winds of 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph.

• Saturday: Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 58. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 46.

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies are forecast with a chance of rain mainly before 4 p.m. The high will be near 59 degrees with an overnight low around 49. There’s a slight chance of rain before 10 p.m.

Be on the lookout for the weather forecast for Sacramento:

• Friday: Friday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 60. There’s a 50% chance of rain. Winds will blow 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a 10th of an inch are possible. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a a low around 40.

• Saturday: Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 58. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

• Sunday: There’s a slight chance of rain accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 59. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 45.