Catch the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game Live – Free Streaming Options Inside

The night of July 25, 2026, will see the WNBA’s biggest names hit the court in Chicago’s United Center. After a night of Shooting Stars and a three‑point showdown (shout‑out to rookie Azzi Fudd for the long‑range crown), the All‑Star Game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC.

Unlike past years, the league skipped the traditional team‑captain format. Instead, Hall‑of‑Fame legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon acted as general managers, each drafting a squad of 11 players. A coin flip sent Dallas guard Paige Bueckers to Team Cooper, while Indiana’s Caitlin Clark landed on Team Spoon, keeping the rosters nicely balanced.

Because it’s the WNBA’s 30th season, there’s a charitable twist: the winning team’s Chicago‑based nonprofit grabs $70,000, and the runner‑up’s chosen cause gets $30,000, for a total $100,000 prize pool. Team Cooper will be playing for Angels Athletics; Team Spoon backs Girls in the Game.

How to watch for free

If you’re not plugged into a cable box or a rooftop antenna, a live‑TV streaming service is your best bet. DIRECTV currently offers a five‑day free trial (the Choice plan includes ABC among its 125+ channels). Sign up, grab the stream, and you’ll be set to watch the game without paying a dime – just remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t want to be charged.

Game details at a glance

• When: July 25, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
• TV: ABC
• Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial)

Team Cooper (GM: Cynthia Cooper, Coach: Becky Hammon)

• Paige Bueckers (Dallas) *
• Sonia Citron (Washington)
• Kahleah Copper (Phoenix)
• Marina Mabrey (Toronto)
• Dominique Malonga (Seattle)
• Angel Reese (Atlanta)
• Jackie Young (Las Vegas)
• …plus other starters and injury replacements noted with *

Team Spoon (GM: Teresa Weatherspoon, Coach: Cheryl Reeve)

• Caitlin Clark (Indiana) *
• Aaliyah Boston (Indiana) *
• Allisha Gray (Atlanta)
• Rhyne Howard (Atlanta)
• Kiki Iriafen (Washington)
• Jonquel Jones (New York)
• A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas) *
• …additional players and substitutes listed in the full roster

Both Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones are in town representing the New York Liberty, though they’ll be split between the two squads.

So, grab a snack, fire up that DIRECTV trial, and enjoy a night of high‑octane basketball while charities reap the benefits. Go Team Cooper or Team Spoon – either way, it’s a win for the sport and the community.