The best dunkers in the NBA, and NBA G League, are on display tonight in the 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, as participants vie for a spot among some of the most exciting players in history. Mac McClung, a two-way player with the Orlando and Osceola Magic, will be going for the three-peat tonight. The actual start time for the Slam Dunk Contest will be at approximately 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. MST) on Saturday, February 15 direct from San Francisco with a live national TV broadcast on TNT.
You can watch the 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest live with Sling (promotional offers) or DirecTV Stream (free trial).
Who is participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? Who will win in 2025?
- Mac McClung (-210)
- Matas Buzelis (+500)
- Andre Jackson Jr. (+750)
- Stephon Castle (+750)
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What TV channel is the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on tonight? What is the actual start time?
When: The Slam Dunk Contest will begin at approximately 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. MST) on Saturday, February 15. It will start shortly after the conclusion of both the NBA Skills Competition and Three-Point Competition which take place starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. The start time for the Slam Dunk Contest is approximate and will depend on how long or short the other events last.
TV channel: TNT. You can find out which channel TNT is on in your area with channel finders for popular services like Comcast / Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish.
Where to watch streaming live, or on demand: If you don’t have cable, you can watch the main event live with Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plan options). You can also watch for free with DirecTV Stream (free trial) if you simply prefer that platform and their pricing plans.
Where is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2025?
This year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest is taking place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
