WNBA All-Star Weekend Sets Record Attendance, Beats NBA Game

The WNBA's 2026 All-Star Weekend in Chicago concluded on a historic note, setting a new attendance record and showcasing a series of standout performances that underscored the league's surging popularity. The event, held this past weekend, drew 19,783 fans to the United Center, surpassing the attendance for this year's NBA All-Star Game and marking a first for the women's league.

Team Spoon, coached by Cheryl Reeve, defeated Team Coop 129-122 in the All-Star Game. New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones was named the game's Most Valuable Player after recording 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. The honor made Jones the only player in WNBA history to have won the league MVP, Commissioners Cup MVP, and All-Star MVP awards in a career. In a post-game interview, Jones dedicated the award to a late aunt, whose memorial service was held on the same day.

The weekend featured several other historic achievements. Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga delivered the first dunk in an All-Star Game since 2022, joining a short list of players to accomplish the feat. Rookie Azzi Fudd won the Three-Point Contest by scoring 30 points in the final round, becoming the first rookie to win...