WNBA All-Star Game 2026 starts in Chicago with prize boost

The WNBA’s 30th anniversary All-Star Weekend is underway in Chicago, with the main game scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at the United Center. The weekend’s festivities, which began with a fan festival on July 23, feature a showcase of the league’s top talent amid a backdrop of celebration and controversy.

The All-Star teams were drafted by legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, leading Team Coop and Team Spoon, respectively. The teams will compete on behalf of Chicago-based charities supporting girls in sports, with the WNBA donating a total of $100,000, including $70,000 to the winning team’s chosen organization. Team Coop, coached by Las Vegas Aces’ Becky Hammon, features Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. Team Spoon, coached by Minnesota Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve, is headlined by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, four-time MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, and Fever teammate Aliyah Boston. Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is the only rookie selected for the game.

The weekend’s events include a Skills Night on Friday, July 24, featuring the Shooting Stars competition and the Three-Point...