Everything Fans Need To Know About WNBA All-Star Weekend 2025

The time has come! The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend, held in Indianapolis, starts tomorrow and offers plenty of high-energy women's basketball excitement.

The two-day event includes a Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and star-studded All-Star Game featuring experimental rules.

This year's team captains are Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, with many seasoned veterans and rising WNBA stars participating.

The weekend won't just be all about the game of basketball, but also a full-scale celebration of women's sports with fan fests, Just Women's Sports activation, and Unrivaled HQ presented by Sephora for added fun and excitement.

The hoops excitement begins on Friday night with the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Competition.

This year's 3-Point Contest features Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest champion Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream and three-point event record-holder Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty.

Caitlin Clark was also set to compete but announced Thursday morning that she will not be participating due to an injury. No word yet on who will be taking her place.

Participants in the 3-Point Contest are Sonia Cintron (Washington Mystics), Gray (Atlanta Dream), Ionescu (New York Liberty), and Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles Spark).  They will compete in a timed obstacle course that tests basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, and shots that include an elbow jumper, as well as a three-pointer from the top of the arc and a corner three. The two players with the fastest time in the First Round will face each other in the Final Round.

Skills Challenge participants are Natasha Cloud (New York Liberty), Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm), Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx), Gray (Atlanta Dream), and Erica Wheeler (Seattle Storm).

ESPN will broadcast the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

On Thursday morning, ESPN and ESPNW shared the news on Instagram that Clark is out for All-Star Weekend events and game.

"I'm so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend. I want to thank the Indianapolis Host Committee and all the people that have put endless work in over the past year to put this event together. I know this will be the best All-Star yet," Clark shared before explaining why she won't be participating.

"I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can't participate in the 3-Point Contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body. I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action, and I'm looking forward to helping Sandy coach our team to a win. Can't wait to see everyone there!"

Saturday night's All-Star Game will be Team Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) vs. Team Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever).

 Team Clark Starters include: Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty), A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury). Reserves include: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm), Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries), Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces), Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics), and Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics).

Starters for Team Collier are: Collier, Breanna Stewart (Liberty), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), and Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm). Reserves include: Angel Reese (Chicago Sky), Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx), Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm), Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury), Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles.)

This year's game will feature some new rules intended to increase scoring and speed the game up.

Four circles, two on each side of the court, will be the designated zone for 4-point shots. These circles are 28 feet from the rim and six feet beyond the WNBA 3-point arc. To make the 4-pointers even sweeter, AT&T will make a donation to foundations supported by the WNBA for each successful 4-pointer made.

This year will also introduce a 20-second shot clock, shortened from the usual 24 seconds.

There will be no free throws for this game. Instead of going to the foul line, players will be credited the maximum available points in circumstances that would normally send a player to shoot free throws.

You'll also notice that teams with possession will be allowed to make hockey-like substitutions where one player exits the court and another enters during live play.

Unrivaled HQ will keep the All-Star vibes going strong on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 just minutes from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This is a free event that provides an immersive game-day experience for fans and will feature Unrivaled player appearances, merchandise, and the opportunity to purchase season 2 VIP packages.

Bring your All-Star vibes to the HQ Experience where you'll be a player for the day. Pick your favorite club, see a replica installation of the GM's office, get your own locker, take photos at Media Day, and walk the Sephora Tunnel to a replica of Unrivaled's court for the whole experience.

"We’re excited to bring the energy of our inaugural season to Indianapolis and continue shining a spotlight on the incredible athletes of Unrivaled throughout the year,” said Unrivaled President Alex Bazzell. “This is an important step in our mission to expand the Unrivaled experience beyond Miami – bringing fans everywhere closer to the game and the athletes who define it."

Fans interested in attending should register for free and sign up for reminders and updates on the website.

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. What team are you rooting for?