Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark headline 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
Dallas Wings standout Paige Bueckers and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will headline opposing teams as the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game tips off at Chicago’s United Center.
Legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon take the reins as general managers for the marquee exhibition event.
Bueckers secured her place on Team Coop after finishing as the leading vote-getter in this year’s All-Star balloting.
Meanwhile, the second-most popular choice among fans, Clark, has been assigned to lead Team Spoon.
MVPs and rising stars share the stage
The showpiece fixture features a formidable lineup of established talent, including three former Most Valuable Players and eight previous WNBA champions.
Las Vegas Aces talisman A’ja Wilson joins New York Liberty duo Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones on the court.
That celebrated trio has remarkably combined to win the last six regular-season MVP trophies.
A glimpse into the league’s future will also be on display, with current Rookie of the Year favourite Olivia Miles earning a selection.
All-Star weekend festivities
The main event follows an action-packed Friday night of skills competitions in the Windy City.
Sharpshooter Azzi Fudd already claimed early bragging rights by winning the prestigious 3-point shooting contest.
Fans and analysts alike are now poised for a thrilling contest between the meticulously assembled squads of Team Coop and Team Spoon.