WNBA undecided on USA patches for All-Star jerseys in July
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The WNBA has not committed to adding USA-themed patches to the 2026 All-Star Game jerseys, scheduled for July 24-26. A report suggests that the league is exploring options to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary but has not finalized a decision. The WNBA's statement follows similar announcements from other major sports leagues participating in the USA250 initiative, which aims to celebrate the nation’s founding in 1776. Criticism of the patches has emerged from players like Brianna Turner, who questioned the appropriateness of such commemoration given the historical context of WNBA players. The league's decision will become clearer as the All-Star weekend approaches.
- •WNBA All-Star Game is July 24-26 in Chicago.
- •Other leagues are participating in USA250 patches.
- •Brianna Turner criticized the patch concept on social media.
- •The league has not finalized its decision on the patches.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA non-committal on Trump White House's USA jersey patches for All-Stars
"The WNBA isn’t committed to adding America-themed patches to 2026 All-Star jerseys. The league didn’t rule out the idea, either.
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