WNBA All-Star Weekend features Barack Obama and record crowd in Chicago
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago showcased a record crowd and celebrity appearance by former President Barack Obama. The festivities included a surprise visit from Obama, who participated in an hour-long practice session at the Barack Obama Presidential Center. The event's mood was upbeat, contrasting with earlier concerns leading up to the game. Further details on the All-Star Game follow.
- •The event took place in Chicago on July 27, 2026.
- •Barack Obama made a surprise appearance during the festivities.
- •The All-Star Weekend attracted a record crowd.
- •The mood at the event was described as ebullient.
- 3:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — The lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — The lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy
"The buildup to this All-Star Game had some headaches, but the festivities in Chicago – with a Barack Obama cameo and a record crowd – were a rousing high If your perceptions of what the WNBA is like in 2026 are largely shaped by narratives derived from and driven by social media, the scene in Chicago at WNBA All-Star Weekend would have proved a surprise. The mood Friday morning at the Barack Obama Presidential Center was downright ebullient. And, sure, to a degree that was because No 44 himself clocked in for about an hour of practice. The former president briefly showed off some moves in his jeans and loafers after he was surprise-attacked by the New York Liberty’s Jonquel Jones. Continue reading...
"The buildup to this All-Star Game had some headaches, but the festivities in Chicago – with a Barack Obama cameo and a record crowd – were a rousing high
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 27, 2026, 3:13 PMThe lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy
The buildup to this All-Star Game had some headaches, but the festivities in Chicago – with a Barack Obama cameo and a record crowd – were a rousing high If your perceptions of what the WNBA is like in 2026 are largely shaped by narratives derived from and driven by social media, the scene in Chicago at WNBA All-Star Weekend would have proved a surprise. The mood Friday morning at the Barack Obama Presidential Center was downright ebullient. And, sure, to a degree that was because No 44 himself clocked in for about an hour of practice. The former president briefly showed off some moves in his jeans and loafers after he was surprise-attacked by the New York Liberty’s Jonquel Jones. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:13 PMThe lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy
The buildup to this All-Star Game had some headaches, but the festivities in Chicago – with a Barack Obama cameo and a record crowd – were a rousing high
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