Particle.news

Download on the App Store

WNBA All-Star Weekend Kicks Off With Clark Sidelined

Friday’s skills competition followed by the 3-point contest can be streamed live, with replacements Lexie Hull filling Clark’s spot, Brittney Sykes joining Saturday’s game under new scoring formats.

Team Collier practices Friday, July 18, 2025, during media availability and practices ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty competes in the final round of the WNBA 3-Point Contest during WNBA All-Star Friday ahead of the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Image
Image

Overview

  • The WNBA All-Star skills competition followed by the 3-point contest begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
  • All-Star captain Caitlin Clark has been ruled out with a groin injury, with Lexie Hull replacing her in the 3-point contest and Brittney Sykes stepping into Saturday’s game.
  • Fans can stream all All-Star events live via Sling Freestream, Sling TV, Fubo’s free trial or DIRECTV’s free trial.
  • Saturday’s All-Star Game will feature new innovations including four-point shot zones, a 20-second shot clock, live substitutions and free throws limited to the final two minutes.
  • Winners of the skills challenge and 3-point contest will earn $57,575 and $60,000 respectively under prizes backed by Aflac and the WNBA Players’ Association.