2025 WNBA All-Star Game: Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier Lead the Charge in Indianapolis
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis features Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier as captains, with top players from across the league showcasing their skills.

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is set to take place on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx leading as team captains. These two stars emerged as the top fan vote-getters, securing their spots as captains for this highly anticipated event.
All-Star Starters Announced
The All-Star starters were unveiled on June 30, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Among them, Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm made history by joining the elite group of players with at least 10 WNBA All-Star selections, alongside legends like Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, Brittney Griner, and Diana Taurasi.
2025 WNBA All-Star Starters:
- Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever) - Frontcourt, 3rd appearance
- Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) - Guard, 1st appearance
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) - Guard, 2nd appearance
- Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) - Frontcourt, 5th appearance
- Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream) - Guard, 3rd appearance
- Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) - Guard, 4th appearance
- Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm) - Frontcourt, 10th appearance
- Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury) - Frontcourt, 3rd appearance
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty) - Frontcourt, 7th appearance
- A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) - Frontcourt, 7th appearance
Selection Process
The starters were chosen through a combination of 50% fan voting, 25% player voting, and 25% media voting. Clark led the fan voting with an impressive 1,293,526 votes, while Collier followed closely with 1,176,020 votes.
Reserves and Coaches
The 12 reserves will be selected by the league's 13 head coaches, who will vote for three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players at either position, regardless of conference. Coaches cannot vote for their own players. The reserves will be announced on July 6 at noon ET.
The All-Star head coaches will be determined by the league standings as of July 11. The head coaches of the two teams with the best records will lead the All-Star teams, with the coach of the top team guiding Clark's roster.
All-Star Weekend Events
The All-Star weekend kicks off on July 18 with the WNBA 3-point contest and skills challenge, both airing at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The main event, the All-Star Game, will take place on July 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Roster Draft
Clark and Collier will draft their teams during a special WNBA Countdown on July 8 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. They will first select from the pool of eight starters, followed by the 12 reserves.
All-Star History
In the 2024 All-Star Game, held in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, Team WNBA defeated the U.S. women's national team with a score of 117-109. The All-Star Game continues to be a showcase of the league's top talent and a celebration of women's basketball.
For more details on the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, including how to watch and the complete roster, stay tuned to ESPN and WNBA platforms.