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Despite construction projects reducing access to the west and east ends of Georgia Street—the thoroughfare that links the Indiana Convention Center to Gainbridge Fieldhouse—WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee Chair Mel Raines says Indianapolis is ready to host a sparkling party for the best women’s basketball players in the world.
“We’re sort of surrounded by dust right now, but cranes are progress,” said Raines, referring to construction of the Signia Hotel at Pan Am Plaza and the recent demolition of a CSX railroad servicing building to make way for a hotel and concert venue at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Georgia streets.
Indianapolis will host the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time, marking an upswing in fortunes for the hometown Indiana Fever since the additions of top draft picks Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark.
“After having some rough seasons, we’re able to have the best players in the world come here and show them our city,” Raines said. “And not just when they’re playing against us, but we’re hosting them and rolling out the orange carpet. Taking good care of their family and their loved ones and their friends is something that was important to us.”
Here’s a look at the official events planned for WNBA All-Star Weekend:
Friday, July 18
“Good Morning America,” 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Morris Bicentennial Plaza
This telecast of ABC’s morning show will originate from Morris Bicentennial Plaza north of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Robin Roberts, who was a basketball star at Southeastern Louisiana University in the 1980s, is expected to be joined by fellow co-hosts George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan. This event is not open to the public.
The Courtyard, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Georgia Street
Georgia Street’s center portion, between Illinois and Meridian streets, will be home to a food-and-drink destination operated by Cunningham Restaurant Group and billed as The Courtyard. DJs will provide a soundtrack, and a customized “W” sculpture will be on display. Admission is free.
Alley Hoopz, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monument Circle
Basketball courts will be configured on the south spoke of Monument Circle, where the public is invited to shoot hoops. This part of Monument Circle also will feature performances presented by Indy Dance Council. Admission is free.
WNBA Live, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center
Although details about this year’s edition of the WNBA All-Star fan festival were not available at press time, the 2024 version in Phoenix included player meet-and-greets, basketball clinics and brand activations by companies such as American Express, AT&T and Google Pixel. Three entry times are scheduled for attendees: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets for WNBA Live are priced at $25, with free admission for ages 12 and younger.
3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge, 8 p.m., Gainbridge Fieldhouse
On the night before the WNBA All-Star Game, Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host competitions in which players showcase their long-range shooting accuracy as well as their dribbling and passing skills. This ticketed event is sold out. Resale tickets offered at ticketmaster.com range from $22.99 to $4,700.
Saturday, July 19
All-Star Bounce, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meridian Street
All-Star Bounce, a community dribbling event for participants 18 and younger, will feature 2,500 people dribbling basketballs on Meridian Street from American Legion Mall to Monument Circle. Before embarking on the half-mile route, participants will receive a red shirt and a free Wilson All-Star themed basketball. Registration for this event is closed.
The Courtyard, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Georgia Street
Alley Hoopz, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, Monument Circle
WNBA Live, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center
Fever Fest, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
This concert will feature performances by The Kid Laroi, G-Eazy, Bia and 803Fresh plus stand-up comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, Aida Rodriguez and host Deon Cole. Attendees are invited to stay after the show for a WNBA All-Star Game viewing party. Face-value tickets for Fever Fest are available, ranging in price from $30 to $328.
WNBA All-Star Game, 8:30 p.m., Gainbridge Fieldhouse
For the second consecutive year, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell will represent the Indiana Fever at the WNBA All-Star Game. The player roster also includes two former Indiana Miss Basketball honorees: Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (who attended Washington High School in South Bend) and Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (Princeton High School). This ticketed event is sold out. Resale tickets offered at ticketmaster.com range from $140 to $6,900.•
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