Miami Heat to Host 2028 NBA All-Star Game at Kaseya Center
The NBA is finalizing plans for Miami to host All-Star Weekend in 2028, according to ESPN reports.
Miami will host the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2028 for the first time since 1990. The event will take place at the Kaseya Center.
Key takeaways
- Miami will host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend
- The event will be held at Kaseya Center
- This is the first time Miami hosts since 1990
- An official announcement is expected on Nov. 30
Miami Heat are set to host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend at Kaseya Center. The NBA is finalizing plans for the event, which marks the first time Miami hosts since 1990, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed on Monday, as reported by Hot Hot Hoops and theScore.
What we know
The Heat play their home games at Kaseya Center in downtown Miami, which seats 19,600 for basketball games, according to theScore. The last time Miami hosted All-Star Weekend was in 1990 at Miami Arena, during the franchise's second-ever season.
That game featured Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Patrick Ewing, Hot Hot Hoops reported. This season's festivities are set to take place in Phoenix from Feb. 19-21, theScore noted.
The dates and times for the 2028 All-Star Weekend festivities will be announced at a later date, Hot Hot Hoops said.
What happens next
An official announcement is expected to take place on Nov. 30, a source told Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, according to theScore. The NBA is finalizing Miami as host after Phoenix hosts this season, Hot Hot Hoops reported.
Why it matters
The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. They compete in the NBA as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference and have won three NBA championships, according to Wikipedia. The team was launched in 1988 and played in the 1988–89 season, Wikipedia added. Hosting the All-Star Weekend is a major event for the franchise and the city.
By the numbers
1990: Last year Miami hosted All-Star Weekend
19,600: Kaseya Center basketball seating capacity
2028: Year of the upcoming All-Star Weekend
Feb. 19-21: Dates for this season's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix
Related on Apex Sports News
Sources
Spotted an error? Read our corrections policy or use the flag button above. Our editorial standards explain how we report.
Discussion
Sign in or create a free account to join the discussion. Please follow our community guidelines.