WNBA All-Star voting is open, and the race already has everything

The All-Star race is officially on

WNBA All-Star voting is open, and this year’s race already feels bigger than a simple popularity contest.

The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game is set for July 25 at United Center in Chicago, with fan voting running from June 11 through June 27. Fans can vote daily for up to 10 players, with the fan vote counting for 50 percent of starter selection, while players and media each account for 25 percent.

That setup matters, because this year’s ballot is loaded with competing narratives.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts a 3-pointer Friday, July 18, 2025, during media availability and practices ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. — Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark is still the center of gravity

Any All-Star conversation starts with Caitlin Clark.

The Indiana Fever guard remains one of the league’s biggest draws, and her connection with Aliyah Boston has become one of the easiest storylines to build around. If the Fever keep stacking big performances, Clark and Boston could both become central figures in the All-Star push, especially with Indiana’s fan base still traveling loudly across the league.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) gives a thumbs up to Los Angeles Sparks's Kelsey Plum (10) after she travels with the ball Saturday, July 19, 2025, during the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. — Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Paige Bueckers gives Dallas a new spotlight

Paige Bueckers is another obvious name to watch.

Dallas already has the kind of young-star energy that plays well in All-Star voting, and Bueckers brings a massive college following into the WNBA conversation. Add Azzi Fudd to that mix, and the Wings become one of the more interesting fan-vote teams on the board.

Jun 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles the ball against the LA Sparks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images — Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The MVP names still matter

The All-Star Game is not just about viral attention.

A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and other established stars still carry the performance case, the respect case and the name-recognition case. That is what makes this race fun: the ballot is not simply old guard vs. new guard. It is both at once.

May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after scoring while drawing a foul during the first half against the Dallas Wings at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images — Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Angel Reese and Atlanta add another layer

Angel Reese’s move into the Atlanta Dream conversation gives the race another built-in storyline.

Reese has always had fan-vote power, but Atlanta’s reset gives her All-Star case a new framing. If the Dream stay relevant and Reese keeps producing, she becomes one of the most watchable frontcourt names in the race.

Jun 11, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) shoots against the New York Liberty during the first half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images — Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

This is where the WNBA’s growth shows up

The real story is not just who gets in.

It is how many different types of stars now matter. There are MVP candidates, rookies, second-year phenoms, veteran anchors, fashion magnets, social-media engines and team-based surges all fighting for attention at the same time.

That is why this All-Star vote already feels like a snapshot of where the league is headed. The WNBA has more stars, more fan bases, more arguments and more reasons to watch the ballot than ever.

Updated June 13, 2026