CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Public Auditorium has been transformed into an NBA fan’s playground for the NBA Crossover Event.

What You Need To Know

  • This the first time in 25 years the NBA All-Star game has been in Cleveland

  • The NBA Crossover is an interactive event that the NBA calls the intersection of pop culture, technology, and basketball

  • Tickets start at $30

  • The event runs from 12-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday at Cleveland Public Auditorium

The NBA calls the interactive event the intersection of pop culture, technology and basketball.

Hometown pride is on full display. Fans can enjoy a taste of local Cleveland restaurants including Brewnuts, Ninja City and Rudy’s Strudel and Bakery to name just a few.

This the first time in 25 years the NBA All-Star game has been in Cleveland and this is the 5th year the NBA has hosted a Crossover event which is meant to be an accessible way to engage the community.

Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased through the NBA Events app.

“We’re really excited to bring Crossover to Cleveland for NBA All-Star," said Steve Lichtenberger, NBA Director of Global Events. "There’s really something for everybody here. If you’re a basketball fan, or even if you’re not and you just want to experience the excitement of All-Star, there is exclusive merchandise, unique photo ops, and a ton of players and legends that will be in town to get your photos with.”

Anyone can check this out from 12-8 p.m. Friday through Sunday.