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Indianapolis is set to host the WNBA All-Star Weekend, featuring various activities for fans and families. With the highlight being the All-Star Game, featuring top players, the weekend promises to boost local tourism and economy significantly. Events include a skills challenge, a music and comedy night, and the All-Star Game broadcast live. Expect around 70,000 attendees and economic benefits exceeding $10 million for the city. Despite an injury concern for a prominent player, the lineup is poised to showcase women’s basketball at its finest.
Indianapolis will play host to the WNBA All-Star Weekend on July 18-19, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to celebrate women’s basketball with an array of activities designed for fans, players, and families alike.
The weekend will feature appearances by both current and former WNBA players, offering attendees a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite athletes. The main venue for the festivities will be the Indiana Convention Center, located at 100 S. Capitol Ave., where activities will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET each day. Tickets for adults are priced at $28.40, plus applicable taxes, and children aged 12 and younger can attend for free if their tickets are reserved alongside an adult purchase through Ticketmaster.com.
On Friday, July 18, the annual WNBA 3-point contest and skills challenge will kick off the weekend at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8 p.m. ET, with a broadcast on ESPN. Fans seeking to attend can find verified resale tickets available through Ticketmaster.com at varying prices. Following this, an outdoor music and comedy event will take place on Saturday, July 19, headlined by The Kid LAROI and featuring other performers such as Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, and G-Eazy, starting at 6 p.m. at the Everwise Amphitheater located at White River State Park.
The highlight of the weekend will be the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night, July 19, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live on ABC from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game will feature teams captained by Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. Tickets for this anticipated matchup can be found at Ticketmaster.com, starting at approximately $140 plus taxes.
The Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, however, is currently facing a challenge as she deals with a right groin injury that may hinder her participation in the All-Star events. This injury has caused her to leave recent games in discomfort, adding uncertainty to her status for the All-Star Game.
The All-Star Weekend is expected to attract nearly 70,000 attendees, according to estimates from Visit Indy, creating a significant impact on the local economy. The influx of visitors is projected to generate economic benefits exceeding $10 million for Indianapolis. The surge of tourism is also resulting in high demand for hotels in downtown Indianapolis, with rates potentially soaring to two or three times their normal cost as fans begin to secure accommodations.
Indianapolis has established a reputation for successfully hosting large-scale sporting events, making it a fitting choice for the WNBA’s marquee event. Currently, the New York Liberty leads the Eastern Conference while the Minnesota Lynx tops the Western Conference; the Indiana Fever is positioned in fourth place in the East as the season progresses.
With a strong lineup of events and a focus on highlighting women’s basketball, the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis promises to be an exciting and economically beneficial occasion for the city and its residents.
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- IndyStar: Caitlin Clark Injury Update
- IndyStar: What to Know for 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
- Fox59: Downtown Indianapolis Transforming for WNBA All-Star Weekend
- IndyStar: How Indianapolis Landed 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
- WTHR: Economic Boost from WNBA All-Star Weekend
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