Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson among starters for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson were named among the starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, set for July 25 in Chicago. Joining them are Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, and others reflecting strong performances this season. The selection process included fan, media, and player voting, with a heavy emphasis on fan contributions. Coaches will soon select the reserves based on team records as of July 10.
- •All-Star Game takes place on July 25 in Chicago.
- •Voting included fan, player, and media input.
- •Indian Fever has three starters, including Clark and Boston.
- •Coaches will select reserves by July 10.
- •Olivia Miles is a standout rookie for the Lynx.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Shepard, Olivia Miles named 2026 WNBA All-Star starters
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Star Game starters announced: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson
- 5:15 PMCBS Sports — 2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson named starters, along with rookie Olivia Miles
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Star 2026: Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers among starters, who include rookie Olivia Miles
"The WNBA released its list of starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, which includes three players from the Indiana Fever and a rookie sensation. Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles’ inclusion as an All-Star makes this the fourth consecutive season that a rookie will start in the annual contest. Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), Caitlin Clark (Fever) and Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) have all been voted as starters during every season of their WNBA careers, though Clark was unable to play in last season
"Jessica Shepard and Olivia Miles finished in the top 10 of WNBA All-Star voting to become first-time All-Stars.
"Paige Bueckers and her Dallas Wings teammate Jessica Shepard also made the list of 10 starters
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:26 PMJessica Shepard, Olivia Miles named 2026 WNBA All-Star starters
Jessica Shepard and Olivia Miles finished in the top 10 of WNBA All-Star voting to become first-time All-Stars.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:31 PMWNBA All-Star Game starters announced: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson
The WNBA released its list of starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, which includes three players from the Indiana Fever and a rookie sensation. Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles’ inclusion as an All-Star makes this the fourth consecutive season that a rookie will start in the annual contest. Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), Caitlin Clark (Fever) and Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) have all been voted as starters during every season of their WNBA careers, though Clark was unable to play in last season
- CBS SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:15 PM2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson named starters, along with rookie Olivia Miles
Paige Bueckers and her Dallas Wings teammate Jessica Shepard also made the list of 10 starters
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:09 PMWNBA All-Star 2026: Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers among starters, who include rookie Olivia Miles
The reserves and head coaches for this year's exhibition have yet to be determined.
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