The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced 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’s premier midseason event.
The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will take place Saturday, July 25, at the United Center.
“The Chicago Sky are thrilled to welcome the 2026 WNBA All-Star game back to Chicago. We can’t wait to build on the success of the previous All-Star game and celebrate the explosive growth of the league by showcasing the WNBA’s biggest stars on a world-class stage,” Chicago Sky Chief Executive Officer and President Adam Fox said in a statement. “We 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.”
WNBA All-Star 2026 banner. Image courtesy of the Chicago Sky
In addition to the All-Star game, the 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Skills Challenge will take place Friday, July 24, at Wintrust Arena. Also, WNBA Live—the league’s interactive fan festival featuring player appearances, performances and more—will take place at McCormick Place; and community impact events highlighting the WNBA’s commitment to youth engagement will take place around Chicago and at the Sky’s new practice facility in Bedford Park.
In 2022, the weekend was held at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena.
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