Since in recent years players have complained, half-heartedly, about the weather in Cleveland, Salt Lake City and Indianapolis, the NBA has decided to offer them sunshine for three years at the All-Star Game! According to The Athleticthe league has chosen Phoenix to host the 2027 edition, and the Suns will follow San Francisco (2025) and Inglewood (2026).
Phoenix has already hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 1975, 1999 and 2009. The city must also host the men's NCAA Final Four in 2024 and women's in 2026. And it also won the WNBA All-Star Game for 2024!
Beyond the very mild weather in February, what undoubtedly made the difference were the recent renovations to the Suns room. “From our world-class facilities like the Footprint Center to our sustainable and innovative transportation options like light rail or Waymo driverless taxis, Phoenix has everything it takes to successfully host a major event like the All-Star WNBA and NBA Games » explained the city's mayor, Kate Gallego.
This choice will obviously make people unhappy, especially the Bucks. They were candidates for organizing the All-Star Game in 2027, although they have not organized it since… 1977! Like the Celtics and the Magic, also candidates, they also applied for the 2028 edition.
