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Clark, Boston, Mitchell Named All-Star Starters for Chicago 2026

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were voted starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after fans supplied 50 % of the vote and players and media each 25 %.
The game will be on July 25, 2026 at Chicago’s United Center, with Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as honorary managers.
League’s 15 head coaches will name 12 reserves as a 3-Point Contest occurs on July 24 at Wintrust Arena before the game.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA staged its inaugural All-Star Game on July 14, 1999 at Madison Square Garden, two years after the league began in 1997. Cancellations occurred in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 (Olympics) and 2020 (pandemic), after which fan-online voting set the starters. The 2026 United Center showcase features fan-chosen starters Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, underscoring the league’s expansion.

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Story summary

Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were voted starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after fans supplied 50 % of the vote and players and media each 25 %.
The game will be on July 25, 2026 at Chicago’s United Center, with Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as honorary managers.
League’s 15 head coaches will name 12 reserves as a 3-Point Contest occurs on July 24 at Wintrust Arena before the game.

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