WNBA All-Star Game sets attendance record with 19,783 fans in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The WNBA All-Star Game on July 24, 2026, in Chicago drew a record crowd of 19,783, surpassing the previous record of 19,487 set in 2007. This event marked the first time in history that the WNBA outdrew the NBA during its All-Star event, which had 15,973 attendees. Team Spoon, coached by Teresa Weatherspoon, defeated Team Coop 129-122, with Jonquel Jones earning MVP honors for her performance. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stated this season is the most-watched in league history, with 73 million viewers across national broadcasts, indicating a significant increase in overall viewership and attendance during the first half of the season.
- •19,783 fans attended the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
- •Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122.
- •Jonquel Jones received MVP honors with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists.
- •The WNBA season has over 73 million viewers by mid-season.
- •League-wide attendance has increased by 16 percent.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Record All-Star Crowd Caps A Historic First Half For The WNBA Season
"The WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago shattered attendance records with 19,783 fans, notably surpassing the NBA's All-Star event for the first time ever.
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