The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game brings the league’s top talent to the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, July 25, 2026, according to official league announcements. Headlining the showcase are recent Rookie of the Year selections Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, who each drew over one million votes from fans, players, and media panels.
2026 WNBA All-Star Rosters and Selection Process
According to the WNBA, the All-Star squads were drafted by league icons Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper. Fan voting made up 50 percent of the starter selection process, while the remaining 50 percent was split evenly between current WNBA players and a media panel.
Team Spoon selected Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx), Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), and Jessica Shepard (Dallas Wings) to open the game. Team Coop countered with a starting lineup featuring Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Natasha Howard (Minnesota Lynx), and Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries).
Reserves for Team Spoon include Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Jonquel Jones (New York Liberty), Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx), Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics), and Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks). Team Coop’s reserves feature Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), Marina Mabrey (Toronto franchise), Dominique Malonga (Seattle Storm), Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces), Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces), and Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics).
Fan Voting Leaders and Vote Counts
Fan participation in the 2026 balloting surpassed historical marks, with the top four vote-getters clearing the 900,000 threshold. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers led all players with 1,045,051 votes, narrowly edging out Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who finished second with 1,023,321 votes, according to league data.
Fever forward Aliyah Boston secured third place with 1,001,399 votes, followed by Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson with 999,497 votes. The remaining top ten fan-voted players included Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty, 874,798), Jessica Shepard (Dallas Wings, 733,536), Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries, 715,856), Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream, 681,500), Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever, 665,377), and Azzi Fudd (Dallas Wings, 631,746).
Event Schedule and Game Details
The 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend tips off on Friday, July 24, with the WNBA 3-point contest and Skills Challenge scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago, home of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks.
The main event, the WNBA All-Star Game, takes place on Saturday, July 25, with coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT). Fans can watch the exhibition live as Team Spoon and Team Cooper compete for the All-Star title.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Where is the game being played?
The event takes place at the United Center in Chicago.
Who led the fan voting?
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers led all players with 1,045,051 votes, closely followed by Caitlin Clark with 1,023,321 votes.
Who are the head coaches for the All-Star teams?
WNBA legends Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper drafted and lead the respective All-Star squads.
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