No matter who’s participating, the dunk contest remains one of the most anticipated events of NBA All-Star weekend.
The ferocious slams, the twists and turns mid-air and the tricks players pull off with or without props are highlight-worthy. It’s an event that can produce memories for decades if done correctly. Think Vince Carter or Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon.
This year’s cast features two-time champion Mac McClung. The G Leaguer is looking to claim a three-peat, an accomplishment no other player has done in history.
Only Nate Robinson has three slam dunk titles, but the wins weren’t three years in a row.
Joining McClung will be rookies Stephon Castle and Matas Buzelis and sophomore Andre Jackson Jr.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the NBA Dunk Contest.
What channel is the NBA Dunk Contest on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Fans can watch the NBA Dunk Contest live on TNT on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
For those without cable, Sling will have a live stream on its platform.
NBA Dunk Contest start time
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The NBA Dunk Contest tips off on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. It is the third event of All-Star Saturday night.
NBA Dunk Contest participants, format
The 2025 NBA Dunk Contest features Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks) and Mac McClung (Osceola Magic).
The event’s judges are Baron Davis, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady and Jason Richardson. Fans with NBA IDs will also get to vote in real time through the NBA app.
Jesser, a popular basketball content creator, will serve as the NBA ID Member Representative. He will only vote on behalf of the fans in the event of a tie.
NBA All-Star schedule 2025
NBA All-Star weekend begins on Friday, Feb. 14 and extends through Sunday, Feb. 16.
Saturday, Feb. 15
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| All-Star practice | 2 p.m. | NBA TV |
| NBA HBCU Classic | 5 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Adam Silver news conference | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| All-Star Saturday Night (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest) | 8 p.m. | TNT |
Sunday, Feb. 16
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| NBA legends brunch | 2 p.m. | NBA TV |
| G League Up Next Game | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| All-Star Game | 8 p.m. | TNT |