The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is fast approaching, with a weekend of festivities scheduled for July 18-19 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the first time in franchise history, the Indiana Fever will host the league's annual midsummer showcase at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tickets and Events
Tickets for the All-Star weekend events went on sale on April 29, 2025, and sold out within seven hours. However, there are still ways to snag tickets to this highly anticipated event.
Beyond the All-Star Game itself, several other events will take place during the weekend. On Friday, July 18, fans can enjoy the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Skills Challenge. WNBA Live, a two-day interactive event celebrating the intersection of basketball, fashion, music, and culture, will also be held at the Indiana Convention Center. Additionally, Fever Fest will take place on Saturday, July 19, at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, featuring performances by The Kid LAROI, Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, and more. Tickets for WNBA Live are available for $25 for adults, with free admission for children aged 12 and under.
Date and Time
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET.
Rosters
The process to determine the 10 starters for the All-Star Game began in June with fan voting. Fans accounted for 50% of the final vote, while current players and a select media panel each accounted for 25%. The top two vote-getters were named captains and will select their teams via a draft on July 8.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx were named the All-Star captains after receiving the most fan votes. Clark received a record-breaking 1,293,526 votes, while Collier tallied 1,176,020. The remaining eight All-Star starters will be announced on Monday, June 30, and the 12 reserve players will be announced on Sunday, July 6. The team draft, where Clark and Collier will select their teams, will be broadcast on ESPN during WNBA Countdown on July 8 at 7 p.m. ET.
Players to Watch
While the final rosters are yet to be determined, several players are expected to be in contention for All-Star spots. Some potential starters include:
Napheesa Collier is having a stellar season, putting up career-highs in scoring, assists, blocks, and field goal percentage. Kelsey Plum is also performing well, carrying her team offensively and posting career-highs in scoring and assists.
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the league's best talent in Indianapolis. With various events and activities planned throughout the weekend, fans will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate women's basketball.
