WNBA introduces Shooting Stars competition for All-Star Weekend in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The WNBA will debut the Shooting Stars competition during the All-Star Weekend on July 24, 2026, in Chicago. The event replaces the Skills Challenge and will feature four teams, each consisting of a WNBA legend, a current player, and a Nike EYBL standout. Teams will compete by shooting from various court locations, earning points based on shot difficulty, with the two highest-scoring teams advancing to a second round. The competition aims to engage fans and highlight shooting skills in a fun format.
- •Shooting Stars replaces the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend.
- •Teams represent Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Dallas-Detroit.
- •Participants include WNBA legends and current stars paired with EYBL players.
- •Each team will have 70 seconds to score points from seven locations.
- •The event will be broadcast live on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:23 PMHow to live stream 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest & Skills Challenge: All-Star Weekend, TV channel
On Friday night, the WNBA’s 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars competition will take place, airing live on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. How to Watch 2026 WNBA 3-Point and Skills Challenge “The Kia WNBA Shooting Stars will feature four teams…
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The WNBA Shooting Stars competition will celebrate the past, present and future of the sport.
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The WNBA is swapping the Skills Challenge for a the Shooting Stars competition at the 2026 All-Star Weekend. Here's how it works.
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