The NBA not too long ago (on March 7) introduced that Phoenix has been chosen to host 2027 NBA All-Star weekend.
The 76th NBA All-Star Recreation will happen at Footprint Middle, dwelling of the Phoenix Suns, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027. NBA All-Star 2027 will mark the town’s fourth NBA All-Star, having hosted the occasion in 1975, 1995 and 2009.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement earlier in March throughout a press convention at Footprint Middle, the place he was joined by Suns Chairman Mat Ishbia and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, with a recorded message from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
“Our NBA All-Star festivities in 2027 will showcase Phoenix’s love of all the pieces basketball,” stated Silver. “And we couldn’t be extra excited to work with Mat Ishbia and all the Suns group for what guarantees to be an unforgettable celebration of our sport.”
“Phoenix is the final word basketball vacation spot and we’re excited for followers from around the globe to expertise our superb metropolis,” stated Ishbia. “We are going to present an NBA All-Star Weekend not like some other, showcasing the fervour of our followers, our metropolis, and all the pieces that we’re constructing right here. Thanks to the NBA and all the Phoenix neighborhood for rallying collectively to convey this marquee occasion to Phoenix and present the world what we’re all about.”
“We’re excited to welcome the NBA and basketball followers to the nice state of Arizona for NBA All-Star 2027. Arizona is a premier vacation spot for sports activities and leisure, and we sit up for exhibiting followers all the pieces that our state has to supply,” stated Governor Hobbs. “Mat Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns have elevated Phoenix as one of many biggest basketball cities on the planet and we’re so proud to host this iconic occasion collectively.”
“The Metropolis of Phoenix is thrilled to host NBA All-Star 2027. Our metropolis isn’t any stranger to internet hosting main sports activities and leisure occasions and that is one other alternative to place Phoenix on the worldwide stage,” stated Mayor Gallego. “NBA All-Star will convey pleasure and power to the town together with vital financial influence. Thanks to the NBA and the Phoenix Suns for the chance to welcome followers from around the globe to our unbelievable metropolis for what might be a memorable All-Star weekend.”
