Summary
The WNBA announced that the 2026 All-Star Game will take place in Chicago, specifically at the United Center. This move is notable for the Chicago Sky and star player Angel Reese, who could play in front of a large home crowd if she remains with the team.
Key Facts
- The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be held at the United Center in Chicago.
- This will be the second time Chicago hosts the All-Star Game; the first was in 2022 at Wintrust Arena.
- The United Center can hold over 20,000 people, more than double the capacity of Wintrust Arena.
- The 3-point contest and skills challenge in 2026 will still occur at Wintrust Arena.
- Angel Reese, a star forward for the Chicago Sky, might play in the All-Star Game if she is not traded.
- Reese has been selected for the All-Star Game in both her professional seasons.
- In her rookie year, Reese became the first WNBA player to record a double-double in an All-Star Game.
