Report: Celtics working with city of Boston on 2029 NBA All-Star Game bid

Could the Celtics and the city of Boston be in line to host the 2029 NBA All-Star Game?

The Boston Celtics haven’t hosted an NBA All-Star Game since 1964, but that could change in the near future. According to the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, the team, the city, and the state of Massachusetts are collaborating on a potential bid to host the annual exhibition in 2029.

The league just wrapped All-Star Weekend 2024 in Indianapolis. Next year, San Francisco will play host, followed by Los Angeles in 2026. Washburn reported Phoenix is the leading favorite to host in 2027, while there is a scheduling conflict for Boston in 2028. That leaves 2029 as the next conceivable year for the Hub.

Celtics team president Rich Gotham, who is spearheading the preliminary campaign, told the Globe all the necessary constituents are excited about the possibility.