The WNBA announced on July 2, 2026, the ten players selected to start the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago on July 25.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers led all players with 1,045,051 fan votes. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark followed closely with 1,023,321 votes.
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Starting Lineup
Joining Bueckers and Clark in the backcourt are Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever and rookie Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx.
The frontcourt starters include Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), Natasha Howard (Minnesota Lynx), Jessica Shepard (Dallas Wings), and Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries).
WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon will serve as honorary general managers. League head coaches will select the 12 All-Star reserves, announced on July 7.
Notable Omission
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese missed the starting lineup despite averaging 14.8 points and 11.6 rebounds per game this season.
According to a Yahoo Sports analyst, Reese finished sixth in all three voting categories and missed a starting spot by a narrow percentage margin.
Fans expressed reactions on social media. One user asked, "Where is the rebound queen @Reese10Angel?"
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Another said, "No Angel Reese is crazy. The only F/C with better numbers is Aja."
Commentators noted the snub could motivate Reese. One fan wrote, "RIP Angel Reese.
I'll take her for 15+ points tonight. She should be mad enough to score 50."
Other users pointed out that multiple Atlanta players were absent.
One highlighted, "Everyone mad Angel not on the list when the 5 other players that are better than her on her team aren't here either."
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The Atlanta Dream are scheduled to play a road game against the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.
