The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is set to take place on Saturday, July 20 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The game will air at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN App.
This year’s event marks the 20th edition of the All-Star Game, featuring a matchup between the U.S. women’s national team and the remaining WNBA All-Stars. The national team is gearing up for the Paris Olympics, aiming for their eighth consecutive gold medal.
Prior to the All-Star Game, a skills challenge and a 3-point contest are scheduled to take place on July 19 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
During the break for the All-Star Game (from July 18 to Aug. 15), the Olympics will be in full swing (July 26 to Aug. 11).
In the previous edition of the All-Star Game, Team WNBA emerged victoriously against Team USA with a score of 93-85. Arike Ogunbowale from the Dallas Wings was named MVP.
Last year’s 3-point contest was won by Sabrina Ionescu, while Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray clinched the skills challenge title for the Las Vegas Aces.
Stay tuned for more updates leading up to the All-Star Game.
Team WNBA roster revealed
The 12-player Team WNBA features rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese alongside seasoned players like Nneka Ogwumike. Notably, Indiana has the most selections with three players on the roster.
Here is the complete Team WNBA roster:
DeWanna Bonner, Connecticut Sun
Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks
Brionna Jones, Connecticut Sun
Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty
Kayla McBride, Minnesota Lynx
Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle Storm
Angel Reese, Chicago Sky
TEAM WNBA VS. TEAM USA ALL-STARS ARE SET 🔥
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— ESPN (@espn) July 3, 2024
Snubs and biggest questions around the Team WNBA roster
The Team WNBA roster has created quite a buzz, with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese joining forces as first-time All-Star teammates. However, the absence of Ezi Magbegor from the squad has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts alike.
Check out ESPN’s analysis of the All-Star Game roster for more insights.
Team WNBA All-Star roster: How the players were chosen
The selection process for the Team WNBA roster involved fan, player, and media voting. The top 10 vote-getters automatically secured a spot in the All-Star Game, with the remaining players assigned to Team WNBA.
Here are the top 10 vote-getters: Boston, Clark, Collier, Copper, Hamby, Ionescu, Ogunbowale, Stewart, Wilson, and Young. Among them, Clark and Boston garnered the highest number of fan votes.
How to watch
Skills Challenge: Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. ET, on ESPN
3-Point Contest: Friday, July 19, after the Skills Challenge, on ESPN
All-Star Game: Saturday, July 20, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Team USA roster
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Meet the 2024 U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team
Check out some of the key players headlining the U.S. women’s basketball team as it seeks to win its eighth straight gold medal including Dianna Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart.
The U.S. national team’s roster was announced on June 11, featuring veterans like Diana Taurasi and newcomers such as Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young.
Here’s the complete Team USA roster:
Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury
Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces
Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury
Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty
Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm
Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas Aces
Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury
Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun
A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces
Two tune-ups for the 🇺🇸 #USABWNT are around the corner!
🗓️ July 20 vs 🟠 Team @WNBA
🗓️ July 23 vs 🇩🇪 Germany pic.com/npz0tECN8D— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 1, 2024
