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Indianapolis will make history by hosting the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The event will feature a series of activities including a 3-point contest, skills challenge, and Fever Fest, along with a symposium focusing on women in sports. Fans can expect live broadcasts of both the All-Star Game and the preliminaries, alongside engaging fan events at the Indiana Convention Center. With leadership discussions and youth engagement activities, this event aims to inspire community involvement and promote women’s empowerment in basketball.
Indianapolis is set to host the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown, marking a historic first for the city. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, with a series of exciting events planned leading up to the main game.
The All-Star festivities will kick off on July 18, with a 3-point contest and a skills challenge taking place at 8 p.m. ET. This event will be broadcast on ESPN, allowing fans from across the nation to witness the competition. The highly anticipated All-Star Game will commence the following day at 8:30 p.m. ET, and it will be aired live on ABC.
Team captains for the All-Star Game were announced on June 30, with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx leading the squads. Clark garnered an impressive 1,293,526 votes for her captaincy role, while Collier earned 1,176,020 votes. The official team rosters, which were disclosed on July 8, saw Clark select teammate Aliyah Boston as the first overall pick, followed by Collier choosing Breanna Stewart as her second pick.
Each team will be coached by experienced figures in the WNBA. Caitlin Clark’s squad will be managed by Sandy Brondello alongside her coaching staff from the New York Liberty, while Napheesa Collier’s team will be overseen by Cheryl Reeve and her team from the Minnesota Lynx. As part of their presentation, Clark’s team will sport gradient uniforms, and Collier’s team will don black uniforms.
In addition to the All-Star Game, the weekend will feature the fourth annual WNBA Live fan event at the Indiana Convention Center on July 18-19. This event aims to celebrate the rich intersection of basketball, entertainment, and culture, providing an engaging atmosphere for fans. The event will include opportunities for meet-and-greets with athletes, customized merchandise, panel discussions, and basketball contests.
The festivities will include Fever Fest, taking place on July 19 at Everwise Amphitheater. This event will feature performances from notable artists such as The Kid LAROI, Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, Aida Rodriguez, G-Eazy, BIA, and 803Fresh, with comedian Deon Cole hosting the night. Following Fever Fest, an All-Star watch party will commence at 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the main event.
An additional layer to the weekend’s events includes the WISE-er Symposium on July 18, which will focus on mentorship and leadership for women in sports. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Candace Parker and a panel of female WNBA presidents, offering invaluable insights into the dynamics of women’s roles in the sports industry.
Moreover, youth engagement will be a notable aspect of the All-Star weekend, with activities such as a dribble event for kids and clinics led by former WNBA players. These children’s events aim to inspire the next generation of basketball players and introduce them to the sport in an engaging way.
Throughout downtown Indianapolis, additional arts and culture events will also take place, providing family-friendly activities and exhibitions focused on women and girls in sports. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the WNBA Events App, available for download on both Apple and Google app stores, to navigate through the numerous activities planned for WNBA Live.
The AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 promises to be a thrilling two-day celebration of basketball and community, making it a landmark event for Indianapolis and WNBA fans alike.
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