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WNBA All-Star Game 2024: Everything to Know About All-Star Weekend
By Luke Easterling,
1 day ago
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have dominated headlines across both the college and pro sports world for more than a year now, but they’re just a couple of the big names who will be on the court for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
The WNBA has seen incredible growth this season, as waves of new fans are discovering the elite talent and iconic superstars that have always existed in the league. From star rookies like Clark and Reese, to MVP frontrunner A’ja Wilson, this year’s All-Star Game will put this current generation of top women’s hoopers on full display.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to tune into this year’s All-Star festivities.
When is the WNBA All-Star Game?
The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game will tip off shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 20.
What channel is carrying the WNBA All-Star Game?
ABC will televise the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
When is the WNBA 3-point contest?
The All-Star weekend broadcast begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, July 19, with the skills competition. The 3-point contest follows that event.
The skills competition participants are Sophie Cunningham (Phoenix Mercury), Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Brittney Griner (Mercury), Marina Mabrey (Connecticut Sun) and Erica Wheeler (Indiana Fever).
The 3-point contest participants are Gray, Mabrey, Stefanie Dolson (Washington Mystics), Jonquel Jones (New York Liberty) and Kayla McBride (Minnesota Lynx).
WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and U.S. Olympic team member Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty both opted out of the 3-point contest.
Who is coaching the WNBA All-Star team?
The WNBA’s all-star format features a team of all-stars facing off against the U.S. Olympic team . Hoops legend Cheryl Miller will coach the all-stars, while Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will coach the national team.
How long is the WNBA All-Star break?
All-Star weekend spans July 19-21, but then the regular season will remained paused during the Olympic Games until Aug. 15.
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier passes the ball during the WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas on July 15, 2023.
Lucas Peltier &sol USA TODAY Sports
Who is playing in the WNBA All-Star Game?
WNBA All-Stars:
DeWanna Bonner, Connecticut
Aliyah Boston, Indiana
Caitlin Clark, Indiana
Allisha Gray, Atlanta
Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles
Brionna Jones, Connecticut
Jonquel Jones, New York
Kayla McBride, Minnesota
Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas
Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle
Angel Reese, Chicago
U.S. Olympic team
Napheesa Collier, Minnesota
Kahleah Copper, Phoenix
Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas
Brittney Griner, Phoenix
Sabrina Ionescu, New York
Jewell Loyd, Seattle
Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas
Breanna Stewart, New York
Diana Taurasi, Phoenix
Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut
A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas
Jackie Young, Las Vegas
Where is the WNBA All-Star Game?
Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Who is the halftime performer at the WNBA All-Star Game?
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