Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at practice for All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Former President Barack Obama surprised WNBA players during practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on July 24. He spoke briefly to the All-Stars ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 25. Obama informed the players he would not attend the game due to a prior engagement. The WNBA is utilizing the new facility for various events related to the All-Star Weekend, including skills competitions and fan activities.
- •Obama spoke to players at the Obama Presidential Center on July 24.
- •The All-Star Game is set for July 25 at the United Center.
- •The center is used for practices and events surrounding the All-Star Weekend.
- •Obama is a strategic partner and minority owner in NBA Africa.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Barack Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars at Chicago Presidential Center
- 11:14 PMESPN — Obama holds surprise visit with WNBA All-Stars
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars ahead of practice in Chicago: ‘I could not be a bigger fan’
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Stars treated to surprise visit from President Barack Obama at Friday practice
- 4:52 PMNBCSports.com — Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center - NBC Sports
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars during practice to kick off weekend: 'Could not be prouder'
- 3:05 PMAssociated Press — Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center - AP News
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Stars by showing up at practice
"CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama surprised the players and coaches of the WNBA All-Star team Friday morning during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center. The team — which includes stars like A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark — was scheduled to practice at the Home Court on the campus of the Obama Center ahead of Saturday’s All-Star Game at the United Center. Before the practice began, ...
"Former President Barack Obama has surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center. Obama walked in from a side door much to the surprise of the 22 All-Stars. Obama says “the way the game has been growing lately and the way the ga…
"Former President Barack Obama visited with WNBA All-Stars on Friday, professing his fandom for the women's game and taking photos with the players, including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:12 AMBarack Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars at Chicago Presidential Center
Barack Obama surprised all 22 WNBA All-Stars in Chicago, playing one-on-one against Jonquel Jones and offering Caitlin Clark advice at the new Home Court.
- ESPNJul 24, 2026, 11:14 PMObama holds surprise visit with WNBA All-Stars
Former President Barack Obama visited with WNBA All-Stars on Friday, professing his fandom for the women's game and taking photos with the players, including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:35 PMBarack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars ahead of practice in Chicago: ‘I could not be a bigger fan’
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama surprised the players and coaches of the WNBA All-Star team Friday morning during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center. The team — which includes stars like A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark — was scheduled to practice at the Home Court on the campus of the Obama Center ahead of Saturday’s All-Star Game at the United Center. Before the practice began, ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:15 PMWNBA All-Stars treated to surprise visit from President Barack Obama at Friday practice
When practicing at the Obama Presidential Center, WNBA All-Stars were visited by the former President himself.
- NBCSports.comJul 24, 2026, 4:52 PMBarack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center - NBC Sports
Barack Obama walked in from a side door much to the surprise of the 22 All-Stars, who were delighted to see him.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:46 PMBarack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars during practice to kick off weekend: 'Could not be prouder'
Former president Barack Obama surprised WNBA players during All-Star practice on Friday.
- Associated PressJul 24, 2026, 3:05 PMFormer President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center - AP News
Former President Barack Obama has surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center. Obama walked in from a side door much to the surprise of the 22 All-Stars. Obama says “the way the game has been growing lately and the way the ga…
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:54 PMPresident Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Stars by showing up at practice
Former President Barack Obama spoke to WNBA players on Friday at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game.
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