NEW YORK (WGN) — The Women’s National Basketball Association announced on Thursday that the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be returning to Chicago.
League officials said the All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, July 25, at the United Center. It will be the second time Chicago has hosted the WNBA All-Star Game. The last time the city welcomed the event was in 2022, the year after the Chicago Sky took home their first WNBA Finals championship.
On top of experiencing the game, fans will also be able to partake in a multi-day lineup of events and activations across the city.
The 3-Point Contest and WNBA Skills Challenge will take place on Friday, July 24, at Wintrust Arena.
WNBA Live—the league’s interactive fan festival featuring player appearances, performances, and celebrating the WNBA’s intersection with fashion, music and culture—will take place at McCormick Place.
Community impact events highlighting the WNBA’s commitment to youth engagement around Chicago will also take place at the Chicago Sky’s brand-new practice facility in Bedford Park.
“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.
Further details, including ticket information and the complete schedule of events, will be announced in the coming months.
Tickets for all events for the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago will go on sale in 2026.
“Together with the Chicago Sky, we look forward to celebrating the game’s brightest stars, engaging WNBA fans around the world, and showcasing the energy of one of basketball’s most iconic cities,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
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