WNBA All-Star Weekend 2026 — Chicago
Weekend: Friday–Sunday, July 18–20, 2026
Main venue: Wintrust Arena (primary events and All-Star Game)
Additional venues: United Center, neighborhood courts throughout the Near South Side and Bronzeville for community programming
Key events and schedule highlights
Friday: All-Star Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Rookie Showcase — afternoon and early evening sessions at Wintrust Arena. Evening fan festival and player meet-and-greet at Bronzeville community courts.
Saturday: WNBA All-Star Game weekend practices, Legends & Alumni exhibition, and a halfcourt 3-on-3 tournament featuring former WNBA greats and celebrity teams. Evening concert and light show at United Center plaza.
Sunday: WNBA All-Star Game (primetime) at Wintrust Arena; pregame youth clinics and high school All-Star exhibition in the morning. Postgame awards and MVP ceremony followed by a closing fan experience.
Game format: Continued emphasis on competitive play and entertainment — potential themed quarter (charity point totals), special in-game competitions, and expanded use of analytics-driven matchups to showcase elite offensive and defensive skills.
Rising stars: Dedicated showcase for first- and second-year players to highlight emerging talent and future faces of the league.
Fan experiences and travel
Fan festival: Central fan zone with interactive sponsor activations, skills zones, autograph sessions, and food vendors spotlighting Chicago cuisine (deep-dish sampling, local street food).
Ticketing tiers: single-session tickets, weekend passes, and VIP experiences including courtside access, postgame receptions, and photo opportunities with legends.
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