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It’s almost time for the ultimate women’s basketball showdown. The WNBA All-Star Game tips off tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Team USA and Team WNBA line-up is one for the books. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the WNBA All-Star Game, including cable and live streaming options.
The WNBA All-Star Game brings the top players from every WNBA team together each year to play in a spirited, best-of-the-best match-up. This year’s game will pit the Team USA players headed to the Paris Olympics later this month against the remaining WNBA All-Stars rather than a standard Eastern vs. Western conference match-up. This is only the second time the All-Star Game has been split into Team USA vs. Team WNBA, following the 2021 game ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, wherein Team WNBA beat out Team USA 93-85.
The last two All-Star games saw 2018 and 2023 MVP Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty) lead the Eastern team against 2020 and 2022 MVP A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and the Western team. But the two will team up this year as part of Team USA. Team WNBA will see Caitlin Clark (of the Indiana Fever) and Angel Reese (Chicago Sky) join forces alongside DeWanna Bonner (Connecticut Sun), Jonquel Jones (New York Liberty), and more.
And if you want to see a WNBA game in person once the season resumes, you can check out our WNBA tickets buying guide for more information, including how to get seats to any sold-out Fever games.
How to watch the WNBA All-Star Game in the US
The WNBA All-Star game will tip off on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m. on ABC in the US. People without cable (or a good antenna) can live stream the game through a cord-cutting live TV alternative, like Sling or Fubo.
Sling TV‘s Sling Blue plan allows access to local channels, like ABC, for $40 a month. Right now, new users can get their first month for just $15, which is the lowest introductory offer we’ve seen from Sling in quite some time. Sling’s local channel coverage is fairly selective, so prospective subscribers should input their zip code before signing up to ensure that they’re in an area that can get ABC, like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members get their first month for $25 off.
Fubo is another solid live TV option with broad ABC coverage. The sports-friendly service has more than 180 channels, including all of the options needed to see every nationally broadcast WNBA game this season. Subscriptions start at $79.99 a month, but new users can try out the service for free for one week.
Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge library of channels includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also tack on additional programming to your plan, but it’ll cost you extra.
How to watch the WNBA All-Star Game from anywhere
People traveling outside the US during the game can still keep up with the above subscriptions using a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow individuals to alter their device’s virtual location so that they can access their go-to websites and apps from anywhere. Plus, they’re strong ways to boost online privacy. Since the services we’ve highlighted today require US forms of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling away from home.
Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN, a tried and true option with a 30-day money-back guarantee policy. Our ExpressVPN review has the full details, and you can learn how to use a VPN below.
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How to watch the WNBA All-Star Game with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
- Install it on the device you’re planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for the above streaming services with a US form of payment.
- Navigate to ABC and enjoy the competition.
Who is on the WNBA All-Star Game rosters?
Team USA
- Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
- Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury
- Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces
- Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury
- Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty
- Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm
- Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas Aces
- Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
- Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury
- Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun
- A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
- Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces
Team WNBA
- DeWanna Bonner, Connecticut Sun
- Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
- Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
- Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
- Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks
- Brionna Jones, Connecticut Sun
- Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty
- Kayla McBride, Minnesota Lynx
- Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever
- Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
- Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle Storm
- Angel Reese, Chicago Sky
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Lillian Brown
Associate Editor of Streaming
Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 as a Fellow before joining us full-time a few months later. She focuses on ‘how to watch’ guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.
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