Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks are currently leading the fan voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, according to the initial results released. Dončić tops all players with an impressive 1,249,518 votes, followed closely by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, who has received 1,128,962 votes, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry with 1,031,455 votes. Rounding out the top five in the Western Conference are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama from the San Antonio Spurs, with 878,621 and 769,362 votes, respectively.
In the Eastern Conference, Antetokounmpo leads with 1,192,296 votes. He is trailed by Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey, who has garnered 1,072,449 votes, and New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who sits at 1,040,601 votes. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell complete the top five with 1,000,171 and 851,155 votes, respectively.
Voting for the All-Star Game is an inclusive process, where fans can cast their votes through the NBA App and NBA.com using their NBA ID, contributing 50% to the final tally for the starters in each conference. NBA players and a media panel share the remaining 50%, each accounting for 25%.
A significant event is approaching for fans, as tomorrow, December 30, marks “3-for-1 Day,” where each vote will count three times, providing an exciting opportunity for fans to support their favorite players. The next update on fan voting will be released on January 6.
This year, the NBA has introduced a new format for the All-Star Game, featuring two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players competing in a round-robin tournament style with four 12-minute games. The All-Star Game is set to take place on February 15 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home of the LA Clippers, and will be presented by NBC and Peacock. Fans can look forward to an exhilarating showcase of talent in this year’s game.