Intuit Dome set to redefine global standards during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend

The NBA has officially designated Intuit Dome as the epicenter for its 75th All-Star Weekend. Located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, this $2 billion sports and entertainment arena is a passion project of Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer who wanted to create the best basketball stadium in the world.

The 2026 NBA All-star, scheduled for February 13–15, 2026, will be the venue’s high-profile debut since its opening in August 2024. With 18,300 fans screaming at the top of their lungs, the All-Star weekend is set to introduce the U.S. vs. World round-robin tournament format, while utilizing the arena's advanced infrastructure to boost player competition and fan engagement.

Intuit Dome’s architectural innovations

The Intuit Dome is privately owned by Steve Ballmer’s company, Murphy Bowl, and is LA Clippers dedicated home arena, a break from its shared Crypto.com Arena with Lakers.

Unlike the traditional multi-purpose design, Intuit is inspired by the basketball net and features a unique 360-degree view that places the fans significantly closer to the action in the rectangle. This basketball-centric approach gives the fans the best live game experience.

It also has 51 consecutive rows of seats known as the wall, to house the passionate fans. During the All-Star weekend, this wall will help maximize the fans’ energy and their interaction.

For the viewing parties, Intuit also has an 80,000 square foot plaza equipped with a full-sized basketball court and a large 4K LED screen. The facility to further enhance fans comfort provides approximately 1,400, roughly thrice what is found in standard NBA arenas.

Intuit Dome’s technology and sustainability

Intuit is the NBA's most technologically advanced and environment friendly arena. The technological centerpiece is the Halo Board, a double-sided 4K display with 233 million LEDs, to provide a 360-degree unobstructed view of the advanced "CourtVision" to give every seat in this 18,000-capacity bowl.

Every seat in the arena is also equipped with USB-C charging ports and interactive decibel-counting technology, allowing the Halo Board to react in real-time to the crowd's volume.

From the security perspective, the arena has a facial recognition entry with easy checkouts. But the arena’s approach to sustainability remains a core pillar of its identity. It is the first NBA arena designed to be carbon-neutral from its first day of operation, and is powered by an on-site solar array and a massive 11-megawatt-hour battery storage system. The arena runs on entirely electric systems. This commitment to environmental stewardship earned the facility LEED Platinum certification from the U.S.

Green Building Council, the highest possible rating for sustainable building.