WNBA All-Star Weekend Primer: Who’s is Playing? Coaching? Where?
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Where is the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game?
The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game will be played at the home of the Phoenix Mercury. The Footprint Center in Phoenix, home of the three-time WNBA champions, will host the game.
Who is Coaching Team WNBA at the WNBA All-Star Game?
Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller will coach Team WNBA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
Who is Coaching Team USA at the WNBA All-Star Game?
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who has coached the national team since 2021, will head Team USA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
Who is Playing in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game?
In this Olympic year, the USWNT will suit up against a collection of WNBA stars, including rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Team WNBA Roster
| Player | WNBA Team | All-Star Selections |
| DeWanna Bonner | Connecticut Sun | 6 |
| Aliyah Boston | Indiana Fever | 2 |
| Caitlin Clark | Indiana Fever | 1 |
| Allisha Gray | Atlanta Dream | 2 |
| Dearica Hamby | Los Angeles Sparks | 3 |
| Brionna Jones | Connecticut Sun | 3 |
| Jonquel Jones | New York Liberty | 5 |
| Kayla McBride | Minnesota Lynx | 4 |
| Kelsey Mitchell | Indiana Fever | 2 |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Dallas Wings | 4 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | Seattle Storm | 9 |
| Angel Reese | Chicago Sky | 1 |
Team USA Roster
| Player | WNBA Team | All-Star Selections | Olympic Appearances |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 4 | Second |
| Kahleah Copper | Phoenix Mercury | 4 | First |
| Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces | 6 | Second |
| Brittney Griner | Phoenix Mercury | 10 | Third |
| Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty | 3 | First |
| Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm | 6 | Second |
| Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces | 3 | First |
| Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty | 6 | Third |
| Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury | 11 | Sixth |
| Alyssa Thomas | Connecticut Sun | 6 | First |
| A’ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces | 6 | Second |
| Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces | 3 | First |
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Team USA | -4.5 (-114) | -235 | Over 195.5 (+100) |
| @ WNBA All Stars | +4.5 (-106) | +194 | Under 195.5 (-120) |
*All Odds Courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook
How Long is the 2024 WNBA All-Star Break?
Normally, the break is a few days, but this year, the WNBA All-Star break bleeds into the 2024 Summer Olympics. The league will be on hiatus until Thursday, August 15, after the Paris Games have concluded.
When is the WNBA Skills Challenge?
On Friday, July 19, tune into ESPN at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) for live coverage of the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest from Footprint Center in Phoenix. Watch as Brittney Griner, representing her hometown Mercury, competes in the Skills Challenge alongside top guards like Sophie Cunningham, Allisha Gray, Marina Mabrey, and Erica Wheeler. The obstacle course will test dribbling, passing, and shooting skills, with the two fastest competitors advancing to the final round.
| Player | Odds at FanDuel |
| Erica Wheeler | +300 |
| Marina Mabrey | +330 |
| Sophie Cunningham | +330 |
| Allisha Gray | +360 |
| Brittney Griner | +380 |
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When is the WNBA 3-Point Contest?
Also, at 9 p.m. ET, Jonquel Jones will headline the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest, facing fierce competition from Stefanie Dolson, Kayla McBride, Allisha Gray, and Marina Mabrey. Contestants will aim for the highest score by shooting from various locations around the arc, including special “Starry Range" deep shots worth extra points. The top two scorers from the first round will battle it out in the finals for the title of 3-Point Champion.
| Player | Odds at FanDuel |
| Kayla McBride | +115 |
| Marina Mabrey | +290 |
| Stefanie Dolson | +460 |
| Allisha Gray | +650 |
| Jonquel Jones | +900 |
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Where Can You Watch WNBA All-Star Weekend?
Tune in to ESPN and ABC for live coverage of the WNBA All-Star events. The Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest will air on ESPN on Friday, July 19, at 9 p.m. ET, while the All-Star Game will be live on ABC on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Streaming options include Hulu, Fubo and DirectTV.
