Fans cheer as Team Coop players get off the stage after introductions for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center.
Jonquel Jones of Team Spoon hoists the WNBA All-Star Game MVP trophy on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Jonquel Jones of Team Spoon smiles while being announced as the WNBA All-Star Game MVP at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Caitlin Clark of Team Spoon speaks on the court at the conclusion of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert participates in the WNBA All-Star Game MVP Trophy ceremony at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, center left, participates in the WNBA All-Star Game MVP Trophy ceremony at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Gabby Williams of Team Coop rises for a layup in the fourth quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Kelsey Mitchell of Team Coop and Jonquel Jones of Team Spoon get tangled in the fourth quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Olivia Miles of Team Spoon gestures after a missed basket in the fourth quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Olivia Miles, left, and Allisha Gray of Team Spoon gesture after a broken play in the fourth quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Former NBA player Dwyane Wade plays with one of his children during a timeout in the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Kahleah Copper of Team Coop dribbles away with a rebound in the third quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Fans dance and sing during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Two fans mimic a scene from the film "Titanic" during the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Fans dance and sing during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Team Coop players Paige Bueckers, from left, Natasha Howard, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Mitchell and Gabby Williams are introduced for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Team Spoon players Caitlin Clark, from left, Aliyah Boston, A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles and Jessica Shepard are introduced for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Fans cheer as Team Coop players get off the stage after introductions for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Angel Reese high-fives fans after being introduced for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Bulls player Noa Essengue attends the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Former NBA player Tim Hardaway attends the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Dancers perform on a stage before players are introduced for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)LED seat lights are illuminated before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)LED seat lights are illuminated before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Chicago Sky mascot Skye the Lioness dances with fans before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Gov. JB Pritzker arrives for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)A Chicago Sky fan cheers at the start of pregame activities before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Chicago Sky mascot Skye the Lioness is brought onto the court before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Scarlett Smentek, 11, center left, watches as Allisha Gray signs autographs before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Scarlett Smentek, 11, center left, watches as she and fellow fans wait for autographs before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)On-court preparations take place before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Paige Bueckers heads to the locker room as she is filmed and interviewed before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses reporters before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert answers reporters' questions before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Workers rehearse for the presentation of the WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player trophy at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Two workers sit in seats covered with rally towels before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Two fans walk under an oversized poster promoting the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Fans take in the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Players participate in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena as part of WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Elena Delle Donne, from left, Gazelle “GG” Banks and Shakira Austin celebrate during the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Jazelle “GG” Banks, from left, Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin celebrate after winning the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Azzi Fudd, center, poses with her Dallas Wings teammates after winning the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd flashes a smile after competing in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. She ultimately won the event. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd participates in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Natisha Hiedeman takes a shot during the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese hugs her teammate Rhyne Howard after Howard competed in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026,at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Fans line up to enter Wintrust Arena for the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contests on Friday, July 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Young fans cheer from the stands during the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Sky Lights team members cheer as team mascots make their way to the court before the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Hall of Famer and Robbins native Dwyane Wade looks on during the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama greets WNBA player Jonquel Jones after speaking to players and coaches before an All-Star Game practice at Home Court on the Obama Presidential Center campus on July 24, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama speaks to WNBA players and coaches before an All-Star Game practice at Home Court on the Obama Presidential Center campus on July 24, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Paige Bueckers interacts with fans before walking the orange carpet with other All-Stars during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A giant WNBA basketball is on display at the entrance to a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Jonquel Jones waves on the orange carpet as All-Stars appear at a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Images featuring A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Caitlin Clark, are on display as fans gather to see WNBA All-Stars walk the orange carpet Thursday, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A fan looks at images of Paige Bueckers, from left, Caitlin Clark and Natasha Howard during WNBA Live on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)WNBA team mascots gather before walking the orange carpet, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A signed Caitlin Clark jersey is on display during a WNBA Live fan event featuring the All-Stars, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)WNBA All-Star Jessica Shepard signs autographs for fans during an orange-carpet event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike says hello to fans before walking the orange carpet on July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)WNBA All-Star Gabby Williams poses on the orange carpet during a WNBA Live fan event , July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Fans try to get the attention of Paige Bueckers as she and other players arrive for the orange carpet during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A giant WNBA basketball is on display as people head toward a fan event Thursday, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike poses on the orange carpet, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Olivia Miles, right, poses for a photograph with a fan during a WNBA Live orange-carpet event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A person walks the orange carpet sporting a WNBA-inspired jean jacket during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Fans looks on as players appear before walking the orange carpet during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Paige Bueckers poses on the orange carpet as player appear during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A young girl tries to get an autograph from a player during the WNBA Live orange-carpet event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)The WNBA championship trophy is on display at the league's fan event at McCormick Place, July 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Over 75 girls participate in the WNBA Line 'Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. The courts are in the process of being freshly painted. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)UIC women’s basketball coach Ashleen Bracey leads young basketball players during the WNBA Line 'Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Young basketball players dribble two balls each during the WNBA Line 'Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Painter Hunter Krause carries a roller across the freshly painted basketball court before the start of the WNBA Line 'Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
