WNBA All-Star Game sees record attendance, surpassing NBA event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:14 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, held in Chicago, attracted a record 19,783 fans at the United Center. Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122 in a tightly contested match. This marks the first time the WNBA's event drew a larger crowd than the NBA All-Star Game, held at the Intuit Dome in California. The WNBA continues to grow in popularity, supported by standout performances, including Jonquel Jones winning MVP with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Dominique Malonga made history with the game’s first dunk since 2022.
- •2026 WNBA All-Star Game held in Chicago at United Center
- •Record attendance of 19,783 fans surpasses NBA All-Star Game
- •Team Spoon wins 129-122 against Team Coop
- •Jonquel Jones named MVP with 22 points and 13 rebounds
- •Dominique Malonga records first dunk in All-Star Game since 2022
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Star game edges out 2026 NBA All-Star game in major parameter
"The WNBA may not always be able to compete with the NBA but the 2026 All-Star Game has produced an unexpected statistic. The WNBA has exploded in popularity in the last few seasons, even though it remains quite small compared to the massive scale of the NBA.
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