Chicago will host the WNBA All-Star Game in 2026
The city of Chicago is preparing to host the WNBA All-Star Game in 2026. The event will take place at the United Center on Saturday, July 25, according to the league’s announcement on Thursday. This will be the second time Chicago hosts the prestigious meeting. The first time was in 2022, although on that occasion the event was held at the Wintrust Arena, the main home of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. The United Center, home to the NBA’s Bulls and the NHL’s Blackhawks, offers a much larger capacity, with approximately 20,900 seats for basketball, compared to the 10,380 of the Wintrust Arena. However, Wintrust Arena will still be part of the All-Star festivities, as it will be the stage for the three-point contest and the skills challenge, scheduled for July 24. WNBA Live, the interactive festival for league fans, will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago during All-Star weekend. The WNBA is thrilled to bring the AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Chicago, which will undoubtedly offer unforgettable competition and community outreach. Together with the Chicago Sky, we look forward to celebrating the brightest stars of the game, engaging WNBA fans from around the world, and showcasing the energy of one of the most iconic basketball cities. This will be the second consecutive All-Star Game in the Midwest for the WNBA, after Indiana hosted the event for the first time this year.The Chicago Sky are thrilled to welcome the 2026 WNBA All-Star game back to Chicago. We are eager to build on the success of the previous All-Star game and celebrate the explosive growth of the league, showcasing the biggest stars of the WNBA on a world-class stage.
Adam Fox, CEO and President of the Sky
