The Best Tunnel Fits From The 2025-'26 WNBA Season: All Star Weekend
The time has finally come—when players from across the league, selected through a fan-driven voting system, unite as the newly crowned All Stars. All-Star Weekend feels a bit like making it to the final rounds of Love Island: you've been voted a fan favorite, there's a prize (well, bragging rights), and instead of romantic challenges, the best duos and trios face off in non-traditional basketball scrimmage. But the main event isn't just the game. The weekend is packed with fireside chats, 3x3 scrimmages, skill challenges, and the always iconic 3-point contest. This year was a bit different, as the main event was pushed over for a whole lot of partying — as seen on Studbudz's live stream. And thanks to the them, many online are saying, 'Studbudz's 72 hour stream has somehow revolutionized sports content [through the]This year, the WNBA brought back WNBA Live—a convention packed with pop-ups and experiences where fans could meet players, shop merch, and win tickets to the game. Alongside the festivities, a seemingly ubiquitous conversation about WNBA salaries also loomed over Indiana and all the weekends' happenings. All-Star Weekend happened to coincide with the period when players, through CBA meetings, were negotiating their contracts,, and more importantly, their pay. For some time, the WNBA has faced a stark pay gap compared to its NBA counterpart. Now, players are advocating for a livable wage and equity that reflects the league's growth.
So, it would be remiss not to highlight a favorite look, this time not from the tunnel, but from the hardwood.Caitlin Clark wearing a "pay us what you owe us shirt"
Wearing black-and-white t-shirts that read: 'Pay us what you owe us. ' Through this, players delivered a fashion moment that was as politically charged as it was culturally resonant
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles arrives prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge ... More Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Kelsey Plum doesn't stick to a strict uniform, but she clearly dresses for a specific era—maybe even a specific movie—and she's more than ready to join Skylar Diggins in the Matrix realm. Leather jackets may not scream summer, but they never really go out of season. Plum opts for a Loewe leather bomber, complete with an oversized belt buckle that cinches the waist just right. She pairs it with relaxed khakis and the ever-iconic Loewe Puzzle bag in beige. The finishing touch: Sleek, all-black wraparound sunglasses—perfect for her Matrix-style entrance.
Stud Budz Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams of the Minnesota Lynx during the 2025 AT&T WNBA ... More All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams might've had the busiest schedule of anyone this All-Star Weekend. From streaming every behind-the-scenes moment on Studbudz, partying with just about everyone in the league—including Commissioner Cathy Engelbert—getting the dub' at the All-Star Game, and still finding time to throw on a fit.
Williams showed up in a custom, newly dropped Studbudz tracksuit in light pink, perfectly matching her freshly dyed hair. Hiedeman, the other half of Studbudz, opted for a custom Playasociety 'Studbudz' pullover, futuristic Givenchy sunglasses, distressed jeans, and Jordan 5s. But the standout detail? A Louis Vuitton messenger bag.
Like, can we bring back messenger bags ?
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on ... More July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Following what seems to be a league-wide Matrix dress code, two-time All-Star Angel Reese leans into a more business-coded agenda. Still staying true to the all-black, high-shine leather theme, Reese wears a pinstriped leather blazer and trouser set from Amiri. She finishes the look with fine-lined Miu Miu glasses and, controversially, a brown Louis Vuitton bag, but if Angel Reese wants to wear black and brown, Angel Reese can wear black and brown.
Kiki Iriafen of the Washington Mystics poses during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge ... More Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Kiki Iriafen is all business, no play—well, except for the 23 minutes she played in the game—in a khaki blazer mini dress and Coach loafers. The dress itself is a standout: a one-button blazer designed to emphasize the structure of the bust and cinch the waist, giving it a sharp, tailored look. She pairs it with a black leather fold-over purse for a clean, pulled-together finish.
Kayla Thornton of the Golden State Valkyries poses prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at ... More Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Bling, bling, bling—dressed like an All-Star and playing like one, Kayla Thornton steps into the orange Nike tunnel in an oversized, crystal-embellished denim-on-denim two-piece. All-Star Weekend is for the star performers, so why not go all out in something shiny and head-turning.
Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever poses during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge ... More Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
A new look for Kelsey Mitchell — she steps out in a reconstructed Nike corset, made from the leather outer layers of Jordan SE sneakers and perfectly suited for the Nike tunnel. She pairs it with a Louis Vuitton monogram pouchette and tie-up stiletto heels that echo the corset's lacing.
Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings arrives prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge ... More Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
The internet quickly dubbed this look 'Baby Daddy at the Baby Shower,' but for Paige Bueckers, the 'Unctie' style is basically her uniform. Although the classic striped Burberry monogram suit has traditionally been reserved for baby showers, Bueckers proves it's versatile, and wearale at All-Star Weekend, too.
Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse ... More on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
There's hardly a moment when Nneka Ogwumike isn't seen wearing print, with animal print being her go-to pattern for the tunnels. So it makes perfect sense that she would double down on it for All-Star Weekend.
Out of the Tunnel, there were too many looks shown by players who weren't All-Stars and it'd be almost remissed to not show them off. So, after the 3-point contest, straight from the hardwood, we piled together our best outfits.
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