It’s that magical time of the year again, WNBA fans! Get ready to witness the ultimate basketball showdown and wave goodbye to your social plans because the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend is here! This year, the stakes are higher, the stars are brighter, and the drama is…well, let’s just say if it were any thicker, you’d need a chainsaw to cut through it.
For the first time ever, we’ll see Indiana Fever’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky’s dazzling star Angel Reese team up as allies on the court. Yes, you read that right. The two titans who have been setting the court ablaze all season will unite for Team WNBA. Just imagine if Batman and Joker decided to team up for a game of hoops—yeah, it’s that wild.
This year’s All-Star Game isn’t just another exhibition; it’s the send-off party for the U.S. Women’s National Team as they head to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Footprint Center in Phoenix is the battlefield, already packed to the rafters with 18,422 fans ready to witness history. Resale tickets? Good luck, you’d have a better chance finding Bigfoot with a winning lottery ticket.
All-Star Weekend Schedule:
Friday, July 19, 2024:
- Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and STARRY WNBA 3-Point Contest: 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, July 20, 2024:
- WNBA All-Star Game: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Where to Watch:
- Cable Cutters Unite: ABC will be your go-to channel for the All-Star Game.
- Streaming Aficionados: DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu have got you covered. Try free trials because who doesn’t love free stuff?
Fubo TV’s Elite tier at $90/month gives you more channels than you could possibly watch in a lifetime, including ESPN, CBS, and NBA TV. DirecTV Choice and Hulu + Live TV offer slightly less overwhelming packages, but hey, you’ll still get all the WNBA action you crave.
The Lineup:
Team USA:
- New York Liberty: Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu
- Las Vegas Aces: A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young
- Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, and Britney Griner
- Minnesota Lynx: Napheesa Collier
- Connecticut Sun: Alyssa Thomas
- Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd
Team WNBA:
- Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell
- New York Liberty: Jonquel Jones
- Chicago Sky: Angel Reese
- Connecticut Sun: Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner
- Atlanta Dream: Allisha Gray
- Los Angeles Sparks: Dearica Hamby
- Minnesota Lynx: Kalya McBride
- Seattle Storm: Nneka Ogwumike
- Dallas Wings: Arike Ogunbowale
Clark in the 3-Point Contest?
Will Caitlin Clark unleash her deadly accuracy in the 3-Point Contest? She’s playing coy, neither confirming nor denying her participation. It’s like waiting for a plot twist in a thriller—keep your eyes peeled.
More Ways to Watch:
- YouTube TV: Watch ABC, ESPN. Try free because why not?
- Sling TV Orange & Blue: Get ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 for a month at $30. Bargain hunters, rejoice!
So, clear your calendar, stock up on snacks, and prepare for a weekend of high-flying dunks, three-point bombs, and enough jaw-dropping moments to keep you talking until next year’s All-Star extravaganza. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.
