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 league announced last Thursday. The event will take place at the United Center on Saturday, July 25th. This will be the second time Chicago hosts this prestigious event. Previously, the city was the host in 2022, although on that occasion the game was held at the Wintrust Arena, the main venue of the local team, the Chicago Sky. The United Center, home to the NBA’s Bulls and the NHL’s Blackhawks, offers a significantly larger capacity, with approximately 20,900 seats for basketball events, compared to the 10,380 of the Wintrust Arena. Despite the change of main venue, Wintrust Arena will continue to be an integral 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. In addition, the interactive event for league fans, WNBA Live, will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago during the All-Star weekend. The WNBA is thrilled to bring the AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Chicago, which will undoubtedly offer an unforgettable competition and community activities. 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 event will mark the WNBA’s second consecutive All-Star Game in the Midwest region, as Indiana hosted the event earlier this year.The Chicago Sky is excited 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 by showcasing the WNBA’s biggest stars on a world-class stage.
Adam Fox, CEO and Chairman of the Chicago Sky
