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 Sport will happen at Footprint Heart, residence 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 Heart, 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 the whole lot basketball,” mentioned 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 last word basketball vacation spot and we’re excited for followers from world wide to expertise our wonderful metropolis,” mentioned Ishbia. “We’ll present an NBA All-Star Weekend not like every other, showcasing the fervour of our followers, our metropolis, and the whole lot that we’re constructing right here. Thanks to the NBA and all the Phoenix neighborhood for rallying collectively to deliver 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 stay up for displaying followers the whole lot that our state has to supply,” mentioned Governor Hobbs. “Mat Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns have elevated Phoenix as one of many biggest basketball cities on the earth 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,” mentioned Mayor Gallego. “NBA All-Star will deliver pleasure and vitality to the town together with important financial impression. Thanks to the NBA and the Phoenix Suns for the chance to welcome followers from world wide to our unimaginable metropolis for what might be a memorable All-Star weekend.”