The NBA has officially unveiled the lineup for the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest, set to take place on Saturday, February 14, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This exciting event will kick off NBA All-Star Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, with coverage available on NBC and Peacock.
This year’s competition features an impressive roster of eight players, including several fan favorites and All-Stars. The participating athletes are:
– Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
– Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets
– Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
– Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
– Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
– Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
– Bobby Portis Jr., Milwaukee Bucks
– Norman Powell, Miami Heat
Among the contestants, five are 2026 NBA All-Stars: Booker, Maxey, Mitchell, Murray, and Powell. Notably, both Devin Booker, a previous champion in 2018, and two-time champion Damian Lillard, who clinched the title in 2023 and 2024, will compete once again. Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, has a chance to break the record for the most titles, currently held by Larry Bird and Craig Hodges, with three wins.
Adding excitement to the event, four players will be making their debuts: Knueppel, Maxey, Murray, and Portis. Knueppel, a rookie, has the opportunity to become the first rookie to ever win the contest, making it a thrilling possibility for fans.
The competition consists of two rounds where each player will attempt to score as many points as possible from various three-point locations within a strict time limit of 70 seconds. The top three scorers from the first round will then advance to the championship round, culminating in a dramatic showdown for the title.
Overall, the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest promises to be an exhilarating event that showcases some of the best shooting talent in the league, drawing attention from fans eager to see who will emerge victorious.