\u2013League\u2019s Midseason Showcase Heads Back to the Windy City with Full Slate of Fan and Community Events\u2013<\/p>\n
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 \u2013 The Women\u2019s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that the City of Chicago has been selected to host the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, marking the second time the Windy City will welcome the league\u2019s premier midseason event.<\/p>\n
The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, July 25 at United Center.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe WNBA is thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Chicago, which will undoubtedly deliver unforgettable competition and community outreach,\u201d said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. \u201cTogether with the Chicago Sky, we look forward to celebrating the game\u2019s brightest stars, engaging WNBA fans around the world, and showcasing the energy of one of basketball\u2019s most iconic cities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Chicago Sky are thrilled to welcome the 2026 WNBA All-Star game back to Chicago.\u00a0 We can\u2019t wait to build on the success of the previous All-Star game and celebrate the explosive growth of the league by showcasing the WNBA\u2019s biggest stars on a world-class stage,\u201d Chicago Sky Chief Executive Officer and President Adam Fox said. \u201cWe are so excited to welcome fans from around the globe to the WNBA All-Star game in our beautiful city with its storied basketball legacy. We are appreciative of everyone who worked with us to make this event happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the game, fans will enjoy a multi-day lineup of events and activations across the city, including:<\/p>\n
The 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Skills Challenge, which will take place on Friday, July 24 at Wintrust Arena, home of the Chicago Sky.
\nWNBA Live, the league\u2019s interactive fan festival featuring player appearances, performances, and celebrating the WNBA\u2019s intersection with fashion, music and culture, will take place at McCormick Place.
\nCommunity impact events highlighting the WNBA\u2019s commitment to youth engagement around Chicago and at the Sky\u2019s brand-new practice facility in Bedford Park.<\/p>\n
Further details, including ticket information and the complete schedule of events, will be announced in the coming months. Tickets for all events for AT&T WNBA All-Star will go on sale in 2026.<\/p>\n
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