The WNBA All-Star Weekend 2026 began in Chicago on July 23, marking the league's return to the city for its 30th anniversary season.
The marquee game is scheduled for Saturday at the United Center.
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Thursday's events included the WNBA Live fan festival at McCormick Place and an Orange Carpet event.
Friday will feature Skills Night at Wintrust Arena, including the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars competition.
Rosters and Top Players
Honorary captains Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon drafted the two rosters.
Top vote-getters Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were separated by a coin flip, with Clark joining Team Weatherspoon and Bueckers playing for Team Cooper.
Bueckers, a Dallas Wings guard, arrived in a custom ensemble and shared her excitement. "I'm happy to be here," she said.
"This is still a childhood dream regardless of how many times I've been here."
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When asked about her key on-court elements, Bueckers replied: "Passion, joy, selflessness. (Expletive).
Talk."
Prize Money Under New CBA
Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, All-Star Game participants receive $15,000, while the MVP earns an additional $20,000.
Skills competition entrants get $7,500, with $15,000 for the winner. 3-Point Contest participants receive $10,000, and the winner takes $20,000, plus corporate partner bonuses.
The WNBA All-Star Game will air live on Saturday at 8:30 p. m.
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