CBA All-Star Game (China)
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| CBA All-Star Game | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Inaugurated | 1996 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Organized by | Chinese Basketball Association |
The CBA All-Star Game is an annual basketball event in China, organised by the Chinese Basketball Association. It is held annually during the mid-season.

The All-Star Game started in 1996 with the creation of the Chinese Basketball Association. It was played on April 9, 1996, in Beijing. The Blue Team, featuring players including Wang Zhizhi and Adiljan Jun, defeated the White Team 106–98. In 2005 and 2006 All-Star matches were also played between a CBA selection and the KBL All-Stars from the Korean league. The 2025 All-Star Game marked the 30th anniversary and during the event's halftime, players from the inaugural 1996 CBA All-Star Game were commended. In 2010 and 2018 editions, all 10 starters were Chinese.
Many legendary players like Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Mengke Bateer and Stephon Marbury have featured in the event.
Events
The All-star Weekend includes a series of activities, the All-star Game, the Rising Stars match (Rookie All-Star Game), a Slam Dunk, a Three-point and a skills challenge contest.
List of games
Bold: Team that won the game.
| Year | Date / Location | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | MVP | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 April, Beijing | Blue Team | 106-98 | White Team | ||
| 1997 | 5 April, Shanghai | North All-Stars | 84-98 | South All-Stars | Jiangsu Dragons | |
| 1998 | 4 April, Shenyang | Chinese All-Stars | 80-83 | International All-Stars | ||
| 2000 | ||||||
| 2001 [1] | 31 March, Changchun | Northern All-star Tigers | 97-95 | Southern All-star Dragons | Bayi Rockets | |
| 2002 [2] | 19 February 2002 | Ebo Watch All-Stars | 120-122 | Jordan All-Stars | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2004 [3] | 31 March, Changchun | Northern All-star Tigers | 110-102 | Southern All-star Dragons | Jiangsu Dragons | |
| 2005 [4] | 9 March, Nanjing | Northern All-star Tigers | 103-99 | Southern All-star Dragons | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2006 [5] | Yunnan Running Bulls | |||||
| 2007 [6] | 11 February | Drum Team | 104-81 | Flag Team | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2008 [7] | Blue Team | 131-126 | Red Team | Bayi Rockets | ||
| 2009 [8] | 29 March | North | 102-97 | South | Bayi Rockets | |
| 2010 [9] | 20 March, Beijing | North | 133-121 | South | Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons | |
| 2011 [10][11] | 20 March, Beijing | North | 115-114 | South | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
| 2012 [12] | 19 February, Beijing | North | 122-112 | South | Qingdao Eagles | |
| 2013 [13] | 19 February, Guangzhou | North | 117-129 | South | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2014 [14] | 19 January | North | 118-102 | South | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2015 [15] | 18 January | North | 123-142 | South | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2016 [16] | 17 January | North | 172-145 | South | Shandong Golden Stars | |
| 2017 [17] | 8 January, Xinhua | North | 149-147 | South | Shandong Heroes | |
| 2018 [18] | 15 January, Xinhua | North | 138-147 | South | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2019 [19][20] | 14 January, Qingdao | North | 145-160 | South | Nanjing Monkey Kings | |
| 2020 [21][22] | 12 January, Guangzhou | North | 166-167 | South | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2021 [23] | 22 March, Qingdao | North | 109-123 | South | Zhejiang Golden Bulls | |
| 2022 [24] | 5 December, Zhuji | North | 88 -100 | South | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2023 [25] | 26 March, Xinhua | North | 117-113 (OT) |
South | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
| 2024 [26] | 3 March, Xinhua | North | 122-138 | South | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2025 [27] | 3 March, Xinhua | North | 159-136 | South | Beijing Royal Fighters | |
Players with most MVP awards
| Player | Wins | Editions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2008, 2009 | |
| 2 | 2013, 2018 | |
| 2 | 2015, 2016 | |
| 2 | 2002, 2005 | |
| 2 | 2020, 2022 | |
Three-Point Shoot Contest
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 1997-98 | Bayi Rockets | |
| 2000-01 | ||
| 1999-00 | Bayi Rockets | |
| 2000-01 | Bayi Rockets | |
| 2001-02 | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2003-04 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2009-10 | Xinjiang Guanghui | |
| 2010-11 | Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin | |
| 2012-13 | ||
| 2013-14 | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2014-15 | Jilin Northeast Tigers | |
| 2015-16 | Fujian Sturgeons | |
| 2016-17 | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2017-18 | Nanjing Monkey King | |
| 2018-19 | Fujian Sturgeons | |
| 2019-20 | Fujian Sturgeons | |
| 2020-21 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2022-23 (I) | ||
| 2022-23 (II) | Qingdao DoubleStar | |
| 2023-24 | Shanxi Loongs | |
| 2024-25 | Shanxi Loongs | |
Slam-Dunk winners
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Liaoning Hunters | |
| 1997-98 | Liaoning Hunters | |
| 2000-01 | Jilin Northeast Tigers | |
| 2001-02 | Jiangsu Dragons Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2003-04 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2007-08 | Dongguan Leopards | |
| 2010-11 | Fujian Sturgeons | |
| 2012-13 | Shanghai Sharks[30] | |
| 2013-14 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls | |
| 2014-15 | Bayi Rockets | |
| 2015-16 | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2016-17 | Zhejiang Lions | |
| 2017-18 | Guangdong University of Technology | |
| 2018-19 | Guangdong University of Technology | |
| 2019-20 | ||
| 2020-21 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | |
| 2022-23 (I) | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2022-23 (II) | ||
| 2023-24 | ||
| 2024-25 | ||
Skill Challenge winners
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Zhejiang Guangsha | |
| 2010-11 | Zhejiang Guangsha | |
| 2012-13 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | |
| 2013-14 | Zhejiang Lions | |
| 2015-16 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2016-17 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
| 2017-18 | Shenzhen Leopards | |
| 2018-19 | Jilin Northeast Tigers | |
| 2019-20 | ||
| 2020-21 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
| 2022-23 (I) | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2022-23 (II) | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2023-24 | Fujian Sturgeons | |
| 2024-25 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
Topscorers
| Season | Player | Points | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | 42 | Jiangsu Dragons | |
| 2001-02 | 23 | Sina Lions | |
| 2004-05 | 28 | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2006-07 | 30 | Wang Shipeng | |
| 2007-08 | 29 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | |
| 2008-09 | 24 | Shanxi Loongs | |
| 2009-10 | 32 | Zhejiang Guangsha Lions | |
| 2010-11 | 44 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
| 2011-12 | 31 | Qingdao Eagles | |
| 2012-13 | 34 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2013-14 | 25 | Zhejiang Lions | |
| 2014-15 | 59 | Shanghai Sharks | |
| 2015-16 | 63 | Shandong Golden Stars | |
| 2016-17 | 31 | Shandong Heroes | |
| 2017-18 | 28 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2018-19 | 40 | Nanjing Monkey Kings | |
| 2019-20 | 40 | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2020-21 | 23 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls | |
| 2022-23 (II) | 24 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
| 2023-24 | 31 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | |
CBA vs KBL All-Star match
The CBA All-Stars played against the KBL All-Stars on four occasions. In 2005 they both had from one win, just like the following year.
Bold: Team that won the game.
| Year | Date / Location | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | MVP | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CBA All Stars | defeated | KBL All-Stars | |||
| 2005 [32] | CBA All Stars | 82-85 | KBL All-Stars | Daegu Tongyang Orions (KBL) | ||
| 2006 (I) | Seoul | CBA All Stars | 86-98 | KBL All-Stars | ||
| 2006 (II) [33] | 24 January | CBA All Stars | 104-85 | KBL All-Stars | Shanghai Sharks | |
Topscorers
| Season | Player | Points | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19 | Beijing Ducks | |
| 2006 (II) | 23 | Busan KCC Egis (KBL) | |
Players with most selections

| Player | All-Star | Editions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2004–2007, 2013–2020 | 2x MVP | |
| 9 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, 2017 | 2015, 2017: Did not participate due to injury, CBA All-Star MVP (2010) | |
| 8 | 2013, 2015–2021 | ||
| 6 | 2010, 2011, 2013–2017 | 2× CBA Skills Challenge champion (2010, 2011) | |
| 4 | 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 | All-Star Game MVP (2017) | |