WNBA All-Star game 2025 tickets for July 18-19 will be available at 2 p.m. Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tickets for the WNBA All-Star 2025 weekend on July 18-19 will be available online at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
On Friday, July 18, Indianapolis will host the 3-point contest and the Skills Challenge. The WNBA All-Star game will be on Saturday, July 19. Go to WNBAAllStar2025.com to buy tickets for both events.
'We are excited to showcase our community and our state's love of basketball with fans here at home and all over the world,' said Mel Raines, WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee founding chair and Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO. 'It's going to be a weekend jampacked with fan-focused experiences from the best in women's basketball to music, fashion and more. You won't want to miss this.'
Fans can also sign up to receive more information about the weekend, including Fever Fest, at WNBAAllStar2025.com.
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