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Thousands of fans will head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Friday night’s skills challenge and Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game, but plenty of fans are enjoying the entertainment zones across downtown. Here are some images captured by IBJ reporters and editors on Friday.
Michelle Dusky of Troy, Illinois, came to Indianapolis for WNBA All-Star Weekend, where she signed one of several giant Ws. (IBJ photo/Susan Orr)
Fans have been signing a W in Bicentennial Plaza. (IBJ photo/Susan Orr)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Former Indiana Fever player Tamika Catchings roamed downtown to talk to fans during WNBA All-Star Weekend, July 18, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The middle block of Georgia Street, between Meridian and Illinois streets, is transformed into a food, drink and lounge area called "The Court Yard" for WNBA All-Star fans. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese signs autographs at a promotion event for her shoe collaboration with Reebok, July 18, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans play basketball on "Indy's Home Court," an installation on the south side of Monument Circle, July 18, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indy's Home Court entertainment on Monument Circle on Friday. (IBJ photo/Lesley Weidenbener)
Indy's Home Court entertainment on Monument Circle on Friday. (IBJ photo/Lesley Weidenbener)
Indy's Home Court entertainment on Monument Circle on Friday. (IBJ photo/Lesley Weidenbener)
Indy's Home Court entertainment on Monument Circle on Friday. (IBJ photo/Lesley Weidenbener)
Hoosier musician Jamie Nichole performs outside the Starbucks on South Meridian Street on July 18, 2025, as part of the Musical Family Tree series for WNBA All-Star Weekend. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA team booths set up on Bicentennial Plaza offered options for photos during All-Star Weekend. (IBJ photo/Susan Orr)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans play basketball on "Indy's Home Court," an installation on the south side of Monument Circle, July 18, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese signs autographs at a promotion event for her shoe collaboration with Reebok, July 18, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The middle block of Georgia Street, between Meridian and Illinois streets, is transformed into a food, drink and lounge area called "The Court Yard" for WNBA All-Star fans. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The middle block of Georgia Street, between Meridian and Illinois streets, is transformed into a food, drink and lounge area called "The Court Yard" for WNBA All-Star fans. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
WNBA fans explore downtown Indianapolis on July 18, 2025, as WNBA All-Star Weekend tips off. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
In a vendor tent Friday afternoon, Dana Voll of Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar was demonstrating her sneaker painting skills. (IBJ photo/Susan Orr)
WNBA team booths set up on Bicentennial Plaza offered options for photos during All-Star Weekend. (IBJ photo/Susan Orr)
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