NBA and LiquiDonate Team Up for All-Star Weekend

The 74th NBA All-Star Weekend, hosted by the Golden State Warriors, was designed to be the most sustainable in league history. As a longtime partner of LiquiDonate, the Warriors introduced the NBA to LiquiDonate’s innovative donation and recycling solutions, recognizing the scale of the three-day event across three San Francisco Bay Area venues. The NBA leveraged LiquiDonate’s nonprofit network and logistics expertise to ensure that leftover supplies, event materials and even non-donatable waste were diverted from landfills and redistributed sustainably.

The Challenge

Large-scale events like NBA All-Star Weekend inevitably generate surplus materials, including excess inventory, leftover supplies, and single-use exhibitor items. Timing also posed a challenge as all three venues have packed schedules following the All-Star Weekend events; space could not be held for managing the collected excess goods long-term. Given the weekend’s scope—including the All-Star Game, Skills Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest and other competitions at Chase Center, Moscone Center and Oakland Coliseum—the NBA sought a partner to minimize waste and maximize community impact.

The Solution

Through LiquiDonate’s platform, the NBA efficiently routed surplus event items—including office supplies, furniture and promotional merchandise—directly to local nonprofits in need. LiquiDonate’s matching algorithm ensured that donations remained local and were distributed based on the specific needs of Bay Area nonprofits.

For items unsuitable for donation, such as textiles, construction materials, and set pieces, LiquiDonate’s newly introduced recycling services facilitated responsible diversion, preventing an additional 9,200 pounds of waste from reaching landfills.‍

The Results

By partnering with LiquiDonate, the NBA significantly reduced the environmental impact of All-Star Weekend while supporting local communities. LiquiDonate’s matching algorithm ensured rapid redistribution of excess supplies.

• Total fair market value of donated items: $75,175
• Weight diverted from landfills: 16,528 pounds
• Nonprofit Missions benefited by donations: Organizations focused on youth education, community services, health and wellness, animal welfare, seniors, and hunger and homelessness

Conclusion

The NBA’s partnership with LiquiDonate during All-Star Weekend demonstrates how major events can adopt sustainable practices while making a meaningful impact in host communities. By leveraging LiquiDonate’s donation and recycling solutions, the NBA not only reduced waste but also provided much-needed resources to local nonprofits. This collaboration sets a new standard for sustainability in large-scale sports and entertainment events.