Miami Heat to host 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend, first time since 1990, per report

Miami will host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend, the first time the franchise has done so since 1990, according to ESPN. The announcement comes after Phoenix was set to host in 2027, with San Francisco scheduled for 2025 and Los Angeles for 2026. The NBA’s selection of Miami follows complaints that All-Star events have been staged in smaller, less desirable markets. In 2024, The Oklahoman reported the league planned to enforce minimum hospitality and infrastructure thresholds for prospective cities, including at least 7,250 hotel rooms, convention space, and a set number of domestic and international flights, though the NBA denied they were strict requirements. Miami’s delay may have been related to the Miami International Boat Show, which typically occupies hotel and convention capacity around Presidents’ Day weekend. The Boat Show will reportedly move in 2028 to allow All-Star Weekend, scheduled for Feb. 18-20.