{"id":466290,"date":"2026-02-10T17:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/466290\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:52:11","slug":"att-powers-the-future-of-fan-connection-at-nba-all-star-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/466290\/","title":{"rendered":"AT&#038;T Powers the Future of Fan Connection at NBA All-Star 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>AT&amp;T is teaming up with the\u00a0NBA, top teams, &amp; players, bringing fans closer to the game through innovative technology and unforgettable experiences<\/p>\n<p>At NBA All-Star 2026, AT&amp;T will deliver immersive, technology-forward experiences designed to connect fans to the moment \u2013 and each other \u2013 in new and meaningful ways. Through large-scale platforms and culturally relevant collaborations, AT&amp;T continues to invest in basketball as a powerful connector which showcasing the innovation that powers modern fandom. AT&amp;T will be elevating its presence at\u00a0NBA All-Star through a variety of immersive and engaging experiences for fans, including:<\/p>\n<p>AT&amp;T Dunk District:<br class=\"dnr\"\/>At the iconic Venice Beach basketball courts where the energy of street basketball meets the heartbeat of Los Angeles culture \u2013 AT&amp;T will debut AT&amp;T Dunk District, a dynamic pop-up destination designed to bring fans closer to the game through creativity, connectivity and community.<\/p>\n<p> Dunk Bus: An activation-on-wheels featuring motorized hoops, NBA 2K gaming stations, and a digital postcard wall so visitors of all ages can capture their slam dunk moment and contribute to a collective fan story.<br \/>\n ShaiT&amp;T: A fashion-forward experience spotlighting Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and merchandise from local artists, including totes, phone cases, t-shirts, and skate decks. Limited edition tees designed by the brother of the 2025 NBA MVP, Thomasi Gilgeous-Alexander will also be available with the exclusive Shai x Masi t-shirt offered to AT&amp;T customers.<br \/>\n Phone Case Customization Station: Fans can design personalized phone cases on-site \u2013 turning their devices into expressions of fandom and creativity.<br \/>\n Free Play Basketball Court: Open play and curated programming will welcome local students and athletes, reinforcing AT&amp;T&#8217;s commitment to community engagement and the next generation of basketball fans.<br \/>\n XSET&#8217;s Hoops &amp; Streams \u2013 Streaming stars Clix, Jesser, and Kris London will team up with NBA legends Chris Paul, Baron Davis, and Jason Terry for an XSET-produced IRL livestream experience featuring a 2v2 basketball competition at the AT&amp;T Dunk District and an NBA 2K competition on the Dunk Bus.<\/p>\n<p>AT&amp;T Slam Dunk:<br class=\"dnr\"\/>Returning as the title partner of All-Star Saturday Night&#8217;s most anticipated event, AT&amp;T will spotlight the AT&amp;T Slam Dunk while commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first phone call, honoring a legacy of innovation that continues to shape how people connect. This year&#8217;s AT&amp;T Slam Dunk will feature confirmed participants\u00a0Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers), Carter Bryant (San Antonio Spurs), Keshad Johnson (Miami HEAT), and Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic).<\/p>\n<p>NBA Crossover:<br class=\"dnr\"\/>At NBA Crossover, AT&amp;T will host a custom lounge within the concert area, offering fans a place to recharge \u2013 both their devices and they \u2013 while staying fully connected to the excitement around them.<\/p>\n<p>HBCU Classic:<br class=\"dnr\"\/>AT&amp;T will proudly return as the presenting partner of the 5th annual HBCU Classic, featuring Hampton University vs. North Carolina A&amp;T State University. Throughout the weekend, AT&amp;T will engage athletes, students, and fans through networking opportunities, exclusive giveaways and celebratory programming \u2013 reinforcing the company&#8217;s ongoing commitment to expanding access, supporting future leaders, and creating pathways for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Basketball sits at the center of pop culture, technology, and community and our work with the NBA reflects the role connectivity plays in bringing those worlds together,&#8221; said Kellyn Smith Kenny, chief marketing &amp; growth officer, AT&amp;T. &#8220;From iconic venues to neighborhood courts, were creating new ways for fans to engage with the game while building the future of connected sports.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>About AT&amp;T<br class=\"dnr\"\/>We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE: <a class=\"ticket-symbol\" data-toggle=\"modal\" href=\"#financial-modal\">T<\/a>), please visit\u00a0us at <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4616333-1&amp;h=1252695830&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.att.com%2F&amp;a=about.att.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">about.att.com<\/a>. Investors can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4616333-1&amp;h=2371887784&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.att.com%2F&amp;a=investors.att.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">investors.att.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2026 AT&amp;T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&amp;T and the Globe logo are registered trademarks of AT&amp;T Intellectual Property.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE AT&amp;T<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=DA84329&amp;Transmission_Id=202602101000PR_NEWS_USPR_____DA84329&amp;DateId=20260210\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; AT&amp;T is teaming up with the\u00a0NBA, top teams, &amp; players, bringing fans&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466291,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[434],"tags":[49,48,459,82],"class_list":["post-466290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nba","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-nba","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=466290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466290\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/466291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=466290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=466290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=466290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}