The WNBA All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026, the league and Chicago Sky announced Thursday — and this time, at a larger venue.
The game will take place July 25 at United Center. The 3-point contest and skills challenge will be held July 24 at Wintrust Arena, home of the Sky.
“The WNBA is thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Chicago, which will undoubtedly deliver unforgettable competition and community outreach,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a release. “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.”
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This will mark the second time the All-Star Game has been held in Chicago. The Windy City last hosted the event in 2022 at Wintrust Arena, with the skills challenge and 3-point shootout held at a convention center for only select invited fans.
The Sky played two games at United Center over the 2025 season, both against the Indiana Fever.
“We’re ecstatic to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star game and build on the two sell-out Chicago Sky games played at the United Center this year,” Jerry Goldman, vice president of booking at the United Center, said in a statement. “We look forward to partnering with the Sky and the WNBA to create an unforgettable experience in Chicago.”
The Sky are in the process of building a practice facility and could have the opportunity to show it off to players at the event, similar to when the Phoenix Mercury debuted their new facility at the 2024 All-Star weekend.
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Angel Reese was the Sky’s lone representative at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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