The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center.
Workers rehearse for the presentation of the WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player trophy at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Workers rehearse for the presentation of the WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player trophy at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Two workers sit in seats covered with rally towels before the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans take in the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Players participate in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena as part of WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Elena Delle Donne, from left, Gazelle “GG” Banks and Shakira Austin celebrate during the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Gazelle “GG” Banks, from left, Elena Delle Donne and Washington Shakira Austin celebrate after winning the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Azzi Fudd, center, poses with her Dallas Wings teammates after winning the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd flashes a smile after competing in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. She ultimately won the event. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd participates in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Natisha Hiedeman takes a shot during the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans line up to enter Wintrust Arena for the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contests on Friday, July 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Young fans cheer from the stands during the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Sky Lights team members cheer as team mascots make their way to the court before the WNBA All-Star Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Hall of Famer and Robbins native Dwyane Wade looks on during the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama greets WNBA player Jonquel Jones after speaking to players and coaches before an All-Star Game practice at Home Court on the Obama Presidential Center campus on July 24, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama speaks to WNBA players and coaches before an All-Star Game practice at Home Court on the Obama Presidential Center campus on July 24, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Paige Bueckers interacts with fans before walking the orange carpet with other All-Stars during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A giant WNBA basketball is on display at the entrance to a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Jonquel Jones waves on the orange carpet as All-Stars appear at a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Images featuring A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Caitlin Clark, are on display as fans gather to see WNBA All-Stars walk the orange carpet Thursday, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A fan looks at images of Paige Bueckers, from left, Caitlin Clark and Natasha Howard during WNBA Live on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
WNBA team mascots gather before walking the orange carpet, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A signed Caitlin Clark jersey is on display during a WNBA Live fan event featuring the All-Stars, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
WNBA All-Star Jessica Shepard signs autographs for fans during an orange-carpet event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike says hello to fans before walking the orange carpet on July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
WNBA All-Star Gabby Williams poses on the orange carpet during a WNBA Live fan event , July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans try to get the attention of Paige Bueckers as she and other players arrive for the orange carpet during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A giant WNBA basketball is on display as people head toward a fan event Thursday, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike poses on the orange carpet, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Olivia Miles, right, poses for a photograph with a fan during a WNBA Live orange-carpet event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A person walks the orange carpet sporting a WNBA-inspired jean jacket during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place ahead of the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans looks on as players appear before walking the orange carpet during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Paige Bueckers poses on the orange carpet as player appear during a WNBA Live fan event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A young girl tries to get an autograph from a player during the WNBA Live orange-carpet event, July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The WNBA championship trophy is on display at the league’s fan event at McCormick Place, July 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Over 75 girls participate in the WNBA Line ‘Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. The courts are in the process of being freshly painted. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
UIC women’s basketball coach Ashleen Bracey leads young basketball players during the WNBA Line ‘Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Young basketball players dribble two balls each during the WNBA Line ‘Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Painter Hunter Krause carries a roller across the freshly painted basketball court before the start of the WNBA Line ‘Em Up event at Foster Park on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)