Miami is set to host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend, returning the league’s midseason showcase to the city for the first time in 38 years.
The NBA is finalizing Miami as the host city, ESPN insider Shams Charania reported Monday, November 9. The Heat last hosted the event in 1990, making the 2028 edition their first All-Star Weekend in nearly four decades.
Phoenix is scheduled to host the 2027 festivities, meaning Miami will follow Arizona as the next destination. The announcement would also give the league a return to South Florida after a long absence from the All-Star calendar.
The 2028 event will mark another major occasion for the Heat organization and the city. Miami previously hosted the All-Star Game in 1990, when the league’s annual showcase was held during the franchise’s early years.
The selection comes as the Heat navigate the 2026-27 season with a 4-6 record through their first 10 games. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 27.5 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, while Bam Adebayo averages 18.5 points and 8.4 rebounds.
Davion Mitchell has also been an important contributor, averaging 16.2 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 50.8% from the field. Klay Thompson is adding 14.7 points per game and shooting 43% from three-point range.
The 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend will follow a run of events across several major basketball markets. Los Angeles hosted in 2026, while Phoenix is next in 2027.
Miami’s return to the All-Star calendar will give the city another opportunity to welcome the NBA’s players, fans and events. The league has not yet announced further details about the 2028 weekend.
