WNBA Union Raises All-Star Prize Pool to $170,000
Summary
The WNBA union raised the prize money for the All-Star Weekend to $170,000, up from $115,000 last season. The increase includes more rewards for the 3-Point Contest and the first-ever WNBA Shooting Stars Challenge, with financial support from insurance company Aflac.Key Facts
- The All-Star prize pool increased to $170,000 this year.
- Last season’s prize pool was $115,000.
- Insurance company Aflac has funded the prize pool since 2024 and added more money this year.
- Azzi Fudd, a rookie guard for Dallas Wings, won the 3-Point Contest and received $70,000.
- Bridget Carleton (second place) will get $40,000, and Rhyne Howard (third place) will earn $25,000 in the 3-Point Contest.
- The first WNBA Shooting Stars Challenge offers $85,000 in prizes.
- Four teams competed; each current player received $7,500 for participating.
- Team Washington, led by Shakira Austin, Elena Delle Donne, and Jezelle "GG" Banks, won and earned $15,000 from the WNBA and $85,000 from Aflac.
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