Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, among others, are among the players who will be part of the constellation that will compete in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. This year, in addition to guaranteed glitz and spectacle, the major event brings with it new bonuses for participants.
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will be played on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The celebration weekend begins on July 18 with the 3-point shootout and the WNBA Skills Challenge.
2025 WNBA All-Star Game Starters:
The WNBA announced that Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier were voted in by fans as the two captains. Joining Clark, Collier, and Ogwumike are former league MVPs A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty.
Paige Bueckers, the Dallas Wings’ first-round draft pick, was the only rookie named a starter. The group also includes Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, Fever forward/center Aliyah Boston, and Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally.
How much will each 2025 WNBA All-Star earn?
All players selected for the All-Star Game, whether starters or reserves, will receive a flat bonus of $2,575 for participating in the July 19 event. The payout remains the same regardless of minutes played, the outcome of the game, or whether the player is a starter or a substitute.
The WNBA All-Star Game MVP will take home a bonus of $5,150. The winners of the Skills Contest and 3-Point Contest will each receive $2,575 officially from the league. The 3-Point Contest champion will earn an additional $60,000, and the Skills Contest winner, $55,000.
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