The WNBA's biggest stars have descended upon Indianapolis for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Up first, the All-Star 3-point contest and skills challenge.
The biggest stars of the WNBA have descended upon Indianapolis for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, which will see Team Caitlin Clark and Team Naphessa Collier go head-to-head at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. But before we get to Saturday's big game, the All-Star 3-point contest and skill challenge champion will be crowned.
Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream looks to defend both titles Friday after she became the first player in WNBA history to win both the 3-point contest and skills challenge in the same season last year. Despite last year's performance, Gray said she doesn't feel like the favorite.
"I'm really just chilling for real," she said on Wednesday. "I'm just there to have fun."
Clark was tapped to participate in the 3-point contest, alongside Gray, Sabrina Ionescu, Sonia Citron and Kelsey Plum, but Clark injured her right groin in the Fever's win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday and ultimately opted to sit out the All-Star activities to rest her body. She will be replaced by Fever teammate Lexi Hull in Friday's 3-point competition and will be replaced by Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes in Saturday's All-Star game.
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Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 WNBA All-Star festivities:
How to watch WNBA All-Star 3-point, skills challenge
All-Star weekend officially kicks off Friday with the 3-point competition and skills challenge, which tips off 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
- Date: Friday, July 18
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: Fubo, Sling
3-point contest format and competitors
The 3-point competition will feature two timed rounds with money balls (two points) and Starry balls (three points) in play. This year, players will also get to place a special “all money ball” rack, where every ball is worth two points, anywhere among the five shooting locations. The top two from the first round will go head-to-head in a final round. Here's the full list of competitors:
- Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron
- Indiana Fever guard Lexi Hull (replacing Caitlin Clark)
- Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray
- New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu
- Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum
Skills challenge format and competitors
The WNBA skills challenge features a timed obstacle course consisting of bounce passes, a chest pass, a 3-point shot from the top of the arc, an elbow jumper, a corner 3, an outlet pass, speed dribbles and a final shot from anywhere on the court. To make it even more challenging, the WNBA is throwing a wrench into things by placing a 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid onto the court. The top two from the first round will advance to the final round. This year's participants are:
- New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud
- Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins
- Atlanta Dream Guard Allisha Gray
- Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler
- Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams
Will Caitlin Clark compete in WNBA All-Star Game?
No. Clark will not participate in the 3-point competition or the All-Star Game due to a right groin injury.
"I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can't participate in the 3-Point contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body." Clark said. "I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I'm looking forward to helping Sandy (Liberty coach Brondello) coach our team to a win."
a message from Caitlin Clark ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zRGZEpqF5R
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 17, 2025
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