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2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago: Clark Captains, Wilson Leads Scoring

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be played on July 25 at Chicago’s United Center and will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serve as honorary general managers for the league’s All-Star teams.
Caitlin Clark returns as starter and captain of Team Spoon after receiving 1,023,321 fan votes.
A’ja Wilson leads the league with 26.1 points per game while also averaging 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

History

Historical Context

Two years after the WNBA’s 1997 launch, the league staged its first All-Star Game on July 14 1999 at Madison Square Garden, with the New York Liberty hosting. The event coincided with the league’s third season, which added the Minnesota Lynx and Orlando Miracle and expanded the schedule to 32 games per team, signaling rapid growth.

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Story summary

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be played on July 25 at Chicago’s United Center and will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serve as honorary general managers for the league’s All-Star teams.
Caitlin Clark returns as starter and captain of Team Spoon after receiving 1,023,321 fan votes.
A’ja Wilson leads the league with 26.1 points per game while also averaging 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

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