When is the 2009 NBA All Star Basketball Game?
Friday, February 13, 2009: Rookie ChallengeSaturday, February 14, 2009: NBA All-Star Saturday Night
Sunday, February 15, 2009: NBA All-Star Game
What better way to spend February 14th in Phoenix than to go to the game? If you aren't going to NBA All-Star Saturday Night, here are more Valentine's Day activities and events in town.
What time is the All-Star game going to be on TV?
TNT will show the game at 6 p.m. local time.Where is the 2009 NBA All Star Basketball Game?
Downtown Phoenix, Arizona is the place to be for NBA All-Star Weekend. Here is a map and directions to US Airways Center.Where should I stay nearby?
The US Airways Center is within about 10 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. You can stay at a hotel near the airport, a hotel right in downtown Phoenix, some of which will be within walking distance from the US Airways Center, or in a central Phoenix hotel, just a few miles away. Downtown Scottsdale is only a 20-30 minute drive from downtown Phoenix. If drive time isn't an issue, and you want to stay in one of the area's luxury resorts, there are many to choose from. Make your reservations early -- February is high season in Phoenix!Can I use public transportation?
You can use the METRO light rail system to get to the US Airways Center. The nearest station is either 3rd Street/Jefferson or 3rd Street/Washington, depending on which direction you are coming from. You might want to arrange for a rental car, especially if you are staying outside of Phoenix.How do I get tickets for the 2009 NBA All Star Game and how much are they?
Try Ticketmaster. At this point most people will be getting their tickets for the Sunday game from ticket brokers, like TicketsNow.com (Buy Direct) at higher than face value. When buying tickets for high profile events like this one, make certain that you are dealing with a reputable ticket broker to avoid purchasing counterfeit tickets.What happens at All-Star Saturday Night?
Shooting Stars: NBA players, WNBA players and NBA legendsSkills Challenge: a contest of top guards working against the clock to complete a series of passes, free throws, lay-ups and agility drills
Three-Point Shootout: six of the best long-range shooters compete against each other and the clock in a test of accuracy.
Slam Dunk Contest: the NBA’s best athletes take to the air mystifying fans with their gravity-defying creativity.
What else will happen during All-Star Weekend?
Jam Session, the world's largest interactive basketball theme park, will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center. That's just two blocks from the US Airways center. Jam Session will feature over 450,000 square-feet of basketball entertainment for fans of all ages - the equivalent of 48 official-size NBA basketball courts or 18 million regulation-size basketballs. Jam Session is scheduled on February 12 - 16, 2009.At the Jam Session, fans can test their skills on over 30 unique attractions, compare their hand and shoe sizes with those of their favorite NBA players, compete against friends at on-court skills challenges, watch youngsters slam dunk and hit three-pointers at the Kids Zone, and meet some of their favorite players and legends, celebrities and musical performers. Jam Session also offers an extensive trading card and collectibles area, the NBA Store, where fans can purchase exclusive merchandise, and Center Court, the home for All-Star entertainment, where fans can watch practices, dance teams and mascots, and celebrities, NBA, WNBA players in a variety of shooting contests.
Tickets for the Jam Session range from $7 to $20, and may be purchased online.
New this year, the NBA is having an outdoor event that is free to the public, right across the street from US Airways Center. Here are the details about the . It will be going on for four days, February 12 through 15, 2009.
What if I have more questions about the 2009 NBA All Star Game?
For more information, visit the NBA online.All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
