The Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE) has opened fan voting for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME WEEKEND 2026, which takes place from January 16 to 18, 2026, at Happiness Arena in Nagasaki Stadium City.

This year’s edition marks a historic milestone. For the first time, fans outside Japan can vote and help decide the starting lineup for the All-Star Game. Supporters may cast their votes once per day until November 3 at 11:59 p.m. JST.

Fans can join the voting through the official website: https://www.bleague.jp/all-stargame2026/vote/web/

Overseas fans join the All-Star selection for the first time

In the B.LEAGUE All-Star Game, the starting five players are chosen entirely by fan votes. This year’s inclusion of international supporters recognizes the league’s rapidly growing global audience — particularly in Southeast Asia, where Filipino fans have passionately followed their B.LEAGUE heroes.

League Chairman Shinji Shimada said the change highlights B.LEAGUE’s dedication to connecting with basketball fans worldwide and promoting Asian talent on a larger stage.

A weekend of basketball excellence in Nagasaki

The All-Star Weekend will showcase Japan’s top talent and emerging stars.

On Day 1 (Jan. 16), the B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR ASIA CROSS TOURNAMENT 2026 will feature four teams — ASIA ALL-STARS, RISING STARS, B2 SELECTED, and KYUSHU UNITED — in a tournament format.

Day 2 (Jan. 17) brings the All-Star Contests, including the Dunk Contest, Skills Challenge, and 3-Point Contest.

Finally, on Day 3 (Jan. 18), fans will see the Infroneer B.LEAGUE U18 All-Star Game and the main Resona Group B.LEAGUE All-Star Game 2026, where players from B.BLACK and B.WHITE will battle for bragging rights.

The addition of overseas fan voting cements B.LEAGUE’s position as one of Asia’s most forward-thinking basketball organizations — one that continues to unite fans across borders.