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When is the NBA All-Star Game? And other answers on how to watch LeBron James in record 20th appearance

Stars shine brighter away from the lights of the big cities.

The NBA All-Star Game tips off Sunday night in Indianapolis for the first time since 1985.

The matchup returns to its East-West format. The West will feature LeBron James in his record 20th All-Star appearance, 14-time All-Star Kevin Durant and Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. The East's roster includes Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as well as Tyrese Haliburton, who will play in front of his own Indiana Pacers fans in his first game as a starter.

The MVP will be given the Kobe Bryant Trophy, which honors the late Los Angeles Lakers great.

Here's everything you need to know for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game:

When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game tips off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Where is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. It's the first time the game is being held in Indianapolis since 1985.

How to watch the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on TV?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be televised on TNT.

How to stream the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be live streamed on TNT's website and on Max, formerly HBO Max.

Who is in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

East All-Stars

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks *

  • Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers (will not play due to injury) *

  • Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers *

  • Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks *

  • Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics *

  • Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat (named starter to replace Joel Embiid)

  • Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic

  • Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

  • Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

  • Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers

  • Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Julius Randle, New York Knicks (will not play due to injury)

  • Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks %

  • Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors %

West All-Stars

  • LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers *

  • Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks *

  • Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns *

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder *

  • Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets *

  • Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

  • Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors

  • Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers

  • Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers

  • Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers

  • Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

* Indicates voted in as a starter

% Indicates commissioner's selection for the injured Julius Randle and Joel Embiid

Who has won past NBA All-Star Games?

From 2018 to 2022, the NBA All-Star Game was played with two captains leading teams selected in a playground style draft. LeBron James's team won all but one of the games.

  • 2023: Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175

  • 2022: Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160

  • 2021: Team LeBron 170, Team Durant 150

  • 2020: Team LeBron 157, Team Giannis 155

  • 2019: Team LeBron 178, Team Giannis 164

  • 2018: Team LeBron 148, Team Stephen 145

The NBA All-Star Game was played in the East vs. West format from its first game in 1951 until 2017.

  • 2017: West 192, East 182

  • 2016: West 196, East 173

  • 2015: West 163, East 158

  • 2014: East 163, West 155

  • 2013: West 143, East 138

  • 2012: West 152, East 149

  • 2011: West 148, East 143

  • 2010: East 141, West, 139

To see the full list of NBA All-Star winners, visit NBA.com.

Who has won the NBA All-Star Game MVP in the past?

The NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was named after Kobe Bryant after his death in 2020. The Los Angeles Lakers great was named All-Star MVP four times, tied for the most in NBA history.

  • 2023: Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

  • 2022: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

  • 2021: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

  • 2020: Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers

  • 2019: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors

  • 2018: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

  • 2017: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

  • 2016: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

  • 2015: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

  • 2014: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers

  • 2013: Chris Paul, LA Clippers

  • 2012: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

  • 2011: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

  • 2010: Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

To see the full list of NBA All-Star MVP winners, visit NBA.com.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch 2024 NBA All-Star Game