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Chicago to Host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game

7/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

The United States will host the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago on July 25, 2026.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon selected the rosters, naming Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart as starters.
The Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest begin Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET in Wintrust Arena, and All-Star Game airs on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET with Malika Andrews hosting WNBA Countdown while ESPN provides reporting and mic-up audio.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched its first All-Star Game on July 14 1999 at Madison Square Garden, where the West beat the East 79-61 and Lisa Leslie earned MVP honors. After intermittent Olympic-year cancellations (2004, 2008-2016), the showcase grew to a multi-city, multi-platform event, culminating in the 2026 Chicago game broadcast nationally on ABC.

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Story summary

The United States will host the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago on July 25, 2026.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon selected the rosters, naming Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart as starters.
The Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest begin Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET in Wintrust Arena, and All-Star Game airs on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET with Malika Andrews hosting WNBA Countdown while ESPN provides reporting and mic-up audio.

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