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Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 23
WNBA Stars Arrive for 2026 All-Star Orange Carpet in Chicago
Updated
Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 23

WNBA Stars Arrive for 2026 All-Star Orange Carpet in Chicago

3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 23

Summary

  • Chicago hosted the 2026 WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet on July 23, turning the league’s pregame arrivals into a centerpiece of All-Star Weekend.
  • A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart and Azzi Fudd were among the players featured as fashion and designer looks shared the spotlight with basketball.
  • McCormick Place and the United Center served as backdrops for arrivals that also included Kelsey Plum, Nneka Ogwumike, Aliyah Boston and Jonquel Jones.
  • The event extended beyond players to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, media personalities and team mascots, underscoring the WNBA’s broader cultural reach.

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How did a basketball pregame arrival transform into a high-stakes fashion runway that rivals Hollywood's biggest red carpets?