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Chicago to Host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, $100K Charity Prize

7/16/2026

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The United States will host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on July 25 at Chicago’s United Center.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon served as managers, with Cooper winning the coin flip to select guard Paige Bueckers.
Weatherspoon chose MVP A'ja Wilson.
Cooper’s starters were Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard and Gabby Williams, with Angel Reese as a reserve.
The $100,000 prize pool gives $70,000 to the winning team’s Chicago charity partner.

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Story summary

The United States will host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on July 25 at Chicago’s United Center.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon served as managers, with Cooper winning the coin flip to select guard Paige Bueckers.
Weatherspoon chose MVP A'ja Wilson.
Cooper’s starters were Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard and Gabby Williams, with Angel Reese as a reserve.
The $100,000 prize pool gives $70,000 to the winning team’s Chicago charity partner.