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CHICAGO — It is finally time to play the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.
After the WNBA orange carpet on Thursday, practice with a visit from former President Barack Obama and the 3-Point/Shooting Stars contest on Friday, we are ready for the main event.
The WNBA All-Star Game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the United Center Chicago. Team Spoon, picked GM Teresa Witherspoon, will take on Team Coop, selected by GM Cynthia Cooper. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will lead Team Spoon and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Helm Team Coop.
USA TODAY Sports in on the scene an will provide live coverage of the game. Follow along below.
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game featuring will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 25, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be televised nationwide on ABC and streamed on Disney+
Watch WNBA All-Star on Fubo
Diana Taurasi has thoughts about the discourse surrounding the WNBA's officiating.
On Saturday, July 25 during the league's All-Star weekend, Taurasi attended an Aflac and Togethxr "Queens of the Court" panel with South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley, Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson and Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride. The panel, hosted by women's sports champion Ari Chambers, covered several topics on the state of women's basketball.
Along with the rest of the panel, Taurasi, who won three WNBA titles, earned league MVP honors in 2009 and was a 10-time first-team WNBA selection, chimed in with thoughts, "hot takes" and commentary, but her stance on the league referees and the chatter surrounding them felt especially noteworthy. Read Meghan L. Hall's full story here.
Head Coach: Becky Hammon
General Manager: Cynthia Cooper
Starters
Reserves
Starters
Reserves
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd defeated Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire in the final round of the WNBA’s 3-point Shooting Contest on Friday night in Chicago by a score of 30-19. Fudd — the No. 1 overall pick out of UConn in the 2026 WNBA Draft — is the first rookie to win the contest.
Sabrina Ionescu’s record of 37 points in the shootout still stands. Fudd would embrace the chance to contest the mark next season.
“If they’ll have me," Fudd said. "I’d be honored to be here again … that’s not up to me.”
Team Washington won the Shooting Stars contest in Chicago on Friday night, defeating Team Seattle 31-24. Washington – comprised of Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne, Mystics center Shakira Austin and 2027 high school recruit Jezelle "GG" Banks – defeated a Seattle team that included Hall of Famer Lauren Jackson, Storm rookie Flau’Jae Johnson and 2028 high school recruit Tatianna Griffin.
Competitors had to make shots from seven different spots on the floor in the span of 70 seconds, with each spot representing a different point value. Banks, the fourth-ranked recruit by ESPN who is in Chicago to compete in the Nike Nationals AAU tournament, knocked down a pair of 4-point shots from deep range to seal the win.
“I got pros and a legend on my squad, so that put confidence in me," Banks said. "I felt like I could do anything.”
The league hasn't announced the location of the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game just yet.
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WNBA All-Star Game LIVE updates: Team Coop vs Team Spoon in Chicago
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After the WNBA orange carpet on Thursday, practice with a visit from former President Barack Obama and the 3-Point/Shooting Stars contest on Friday, we are ready for the main event.
The WNBA All-Star Game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the United Center Chicago. Team Spoon, picked GM Teresa Witherspoon, will take on Team Coop, selected by GM Cynthia Cooper. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will lead Team Spoon and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Helm Team Coop.
USA TODAY Sports in on the scene an will provide live coverage of the game. Follow along below.
What time is the WNBA All-Star Game?
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game featuring will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 25, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
- Date: Saturday, July 25
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
How to watch WNBA All-Star Game
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be televised nationwide on ABC and streamed on Disney+
- TV channel: ABC
- Streaming options: Disney+
Watch WNBA All-Star on Fubo
'Just get over it': Diana Taurasi addresses WNBA referee controversy
Diana Taurasi has thoughts about the discourse surrounding the WNBA's officiating.
On Saturday, July 25 during the league's All-Star weekend, Taurasi attended an Aflac and Togethxr "Queens of the Court" panel with South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley, Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson and Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride. The panel, hosted by women's sports champion Ari Chambers, covered several topics on the state of women's basketball.
Along with the rest of the panel, Taurasi, who won three WNBA titles, earned league MVP honors in 2009 and was a 10-time first-team WNBA selection, chimed in with thoughts, "hot takes" and commentary, but her stance on the league referees and the chatter surrounding them felt especially noteworthy. Read Meghan L. Hall's full story here.
2026 WNBA All-Star Game rosters
Team Coop
Head Coach: Becky Hammon
General Manager: Cynthia Cooper
Starters
- Dallas Wings G Paige Bueckers
- New York Liberty F Breanna Stewart
- Indiana Fever G Kelsey Mitchell
- Minnesota Lynx F Natasha Howard
- Golden State Valkyries F Gabby Williams
Reserves
- Atlanta Dream F Angel Reese
- Toronto Tempo G Marina Mabrey
- Seattle Storm C Dominique Malonga
- Los Angeles Sparks G Kelsey Plum
- Las Vegas Aces G Jackie Young
- Washington Mystics G Sonia Citron
Team Spoon
- Head Coach: Cheryl Reeve
- General Manager: Teresa Weatherspoon
Starters
- Indiana Fever G Caitlin Clark
- Las Vegas Aces C A'ja Wilson
- Minnesota Lynx G Olivia Miles
- Indiana Fever C Aliyah Boston
- Dallas Wings F Jessica Shepard
Reserves
- Atlanta Dream G Rhyne Howard
- Atlanta Dream G Allisha Gray:
- New York Liberty F Jonquel Jones
- Courtney Williams G Minnesota Lynx
- Washington Mystics F Kiki Iriafen:
- Los Angeles Sparks F Nneka Ogwumike
Azzi Fudd wins WNBA 3-point contest
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd defeated Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire in the final round of the WNBA’s 3-point Shooting Contest on Friday night in Chicago by a score of 30-19. Fudd — the No. 1 overall pick out of UConn in the 2026 WNBA Draft — is the first rookie to win the contest.
Sabrina Ionescu’s record of 37 points in the shootout still stands. Fudd would embrace the chance to contest the mark next season.
“If they’ll have me," Fudd said. "I’d be honored to be here again … that’s not up to me.”
Team Washington wins Shooting Stars
Team Washington won the Shooting Stars contest in Chicago on Friday night, defeating Team Seattle 31-24. Washington – comprised of Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne, Mystics center Shakira Austin and 2027 high school recruit Jezelle "GG" Banks – defeated a Seattle team that included Hall of Famer Lauren Jackson, Storm rookie Flau’Jae Johnson and 2028 high school recruit Tatianna Griffin.
Competitors had to make shots from seven different spots on the floor in the span of 70 seconds, with each spot representing a different point value. Banks, the fourth-ranked recruit by ESPN who is in Chicago to compete in the Nike Nationals AAU tournament, knocked down a pair of 4-point shots from deep range to seal the win.
“I got pros and a legend on my squad, so that put confidence in me," Banks said. "I felt like I could do anything.”
Where is WNBA All-Star weekend 2027?
The league hasn't announced the location of the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game just yet.
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WNBA All-Star Game LIVE updates: Team Coop vs Team Spoon in Chicago
Continue reading...
