It’s nearly impossible to talk about NBA All-Star Weekend without touching on its ties to sneakers and for the third year in a row, retailer is once again descending on the annual happenings for a multi-day event highlighted by high-profile sneaker drops, athlete appearances and more activations.
The 2026 Foot Locker Takeover event will take place in downtown Los Angeles at the L.A. Live entertainment complex. Numerous footwear brands including Adidas, Converse, Crocs, Jordan Brand, Nike and Puma will be represented at the activation which also promises appearances from NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Lonzo Ball.
Of course, many attendees will be seeking the weekend’s numerous sneaker drops, which Foot Locker will, of course, have — and then some. The weekend’s Lakers-themed Air Jordan 4 Retro “Lakeshow” and Air Jordan 6 Retro Infrared “Salesman” styles will be available a few days early, while the Air Jordan 5 Retro Wolf Gray will be up for grabs weeks ahead of its official launch, which is expected on Feb. 28.
Air Jordan 4 Retro Lakeshow.
Nike
Foot Locker also promises Converse Shai 001, special Nike Basketball drops, Adidas Anthony Edwards 2 styles and exclusive Puma MB.05 releases.
Beyond the product drops, Foot Locker Takeover will feature a “The Clinic” basketball setup featuring athlete appearance, skills challenges and more. Adidas has an “Antland” installation planned inspired by Edwards’ Atlanta birthplace, while Puma will host a “Hoops Drive-in Cinema” activation highlighted by its “Fast & Furious” collaboration.
Foot Locker
“For decades, Foot Locker has built a legacy at the intersection of basketball, culture, and community. We’re proud to return to basketball’s biggest stage with programming and product that reflect our deep-rooted heritage in the game and our commitment to the communities that shape it. By bringing together top athletes, creators, and local voices in Los Angeles, ‘Foot Locker Takeover’ reinforces our authenticity—celebrating culture, investing in community, and maintaining our leadership as the go-to destination for high-heat launches and the next generation of basketball fans,” Brett O’Brien, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Foot Locker North America, said in a press release.
The Foot Locker Takeover event takes place at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT on Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT on Feb. 15. The main programming will take place at L.A. Live, but the theme will extend throughout the city at select Foot Locker locations and in local neighborhoods.
