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2027 NBA All-Star Weekend projected to provide ‘huge’ economic boost to Arizona

The state of Arizona will once again have a spotlight shining down on it as the NBA is bringing All-Star Weekend back to Phoenix in 2027.

Originally, the Footprint Center – while dawning different names throughout its existence – has hosted three NBA All-Star Games in 1975, 1995 and 2009.

Star-Studded Impact

Being the mecca of basketball during one of the league’s biggest showcases every year, there are massive benefits to each state and the surrounding communities.

Financially, businesses reap growth based on the overall support of natives and tourists alike roaming around each city and attending these monumental events.