CHICAGO — The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center.

The two teams will be coached by WNBA greats Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper. Team Coop features Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese, while Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles lead Team Spoon. The league has yet to announce competitors for the 3-point contest and skills challenge, which will take place Friday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago previously hosted All-Star weekend in 2022, but it was a smaller affair — a reflection of the still-growing interest in the WNBA. This year’s event will include a host of sprawling brand-sponsored events throughout the city, including pop-ups at the city’s women’s sports bars.

Here’s where to go and what to do in Chicago this weekend:

The main events

WNBA Live

— When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at McCormick Place.

— Details: This free, league-sponsored festival gives fans a chance to interact with players, buy merchandise and play games.

3-point contest and Shooting Stars

— When: 7 p.m. Friday at Wintrust Arena.

WNBA All-Star Game

— When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Center

Weekend-long pop-up events

TOGETHXR House

— When: Noon-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 113 N. Elizabeth St., Chicago.

— Details: TOGETHXR will host two days of branded events, giveaways and other activities at this pop-up at Fulton Market. Athletes from WNBA star Cameron Brink to Olympian Jordan Chiles will make appearances throughout the weekend.

Thursday

WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk

— When: Registration for this free event begins at 8:15 a.m., and the walk begins at 9 a.m. at Jackson Park, 1686 E. Hayes Drive.

— Details: The WNBA is partnering with Evernorth Health Services and GirlTREK to bring community members and All-Star guests together for a walk in addition to no-cost skin cancer screenings and other holistic wellness activities.

Friday

Cousins Camp

— When: 10:30 a.m. at The Sport House, 1301 E. 47th St.

— Details: Cincinnati-based Clubhouse Buckets and Chicago-based Off the Dribble are teaming up for a free skills camp and 5-on-5 pickup runs for players of all skills. Participants can also make a beaded bracelet or participate in a recovery station.

'Unsupervised with Syd and TP' live podcast

— When: 10:45 a.m. at TOGETHXR House.

— Details: Former WNBA players Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance will record a live episode of their podcast “Unsupervised” in front of an audience. Attendance will also guarantee early entrance to the TOGETHXR House.

Unrivaled Coffee Club

— When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Drip Collective, 172 N. Racine Ave.

— Details: Unrivaled players will host a daylong event featuring player appearances, with Unrivaled players serving coffee to fans. Merchandise and season packages for the upcoming Unrivaled season will be available for purchase. The event will also feature giveaways and a live DJ. It’s a free event, but reservations are required.

Live podcasts: 'Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill' and 'Good Game with Sarah Spain'

— When: 12:30 p.m. at Level Sporting Club, 3343 N. Clark St.

— Details: iHeartMedia will present live podcast recordings of two women’s sports podcasts at the city’s newest women’s sports bar. Admission is free.

Wine-Up for the Weekend

— When: 4 p.m. to close at Babe’s Sports Bar, 3017 W. Armitage Ave.

— Details: La Crema is sponsoring a wine night for the first day of All-Star competition featuring giveaways, grazing boards and specials on wine bottles. It’s free before 6 p.m. with a $10 cover charge after 6 p.m.

Hoop Social 'The Cousin' All-Star Weekend Link Up

— When: 9 p.m. to midnight at Centre Court Productions, 469 N. Racine Ave.

— Details: Experience a live DJ, food, drinks and a playback of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game hosted by local organizing group Hoop Social. Tickets are $55-65.

Saturday

Morning run with Peloton

— When: 9:30 a.m. at TOGETHXR House.

— Details: Peloton instructors Jess Sims and Kirsten Ferguson will lead a free run through the neighborhood, followed by coffee and conversation at the TOGETHXR House.

Queens of the Court panel

— When: 11 a.m. at Fulton Market, 167 N. Green St.

— Details: In this free event, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, Hall of Famer Diana Taurasi and WNBA player Raven Johnson will talk about the future of investment in women’s basketball in a panel discussion hosted by Ari Chambers.

Party Like It’s 1996

— When: Noon-4 p.m. at Babe’s Sports Bar.

— Details: Babe’s will celebrate the legacy of the ABL and WBL — two former women’s pro leagues — with a free event hosted by former Team USA star and Hall of Famer Cathy Boswell. Attendees can personalize throwback merchandise, including bucket hats.

Just Women’s Sports Spot

— When: 2-6 p.m. at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.

— Details: Just Women’s Sports will host “Chicago’s Unofficial Pregame” close to the United Center with music, games, giveaways and hourly player meet-and-greets. The first 100 guests will receive free drinks. Admission is free.

Faces of the League Skills Challenge

— When: 2:30 p.m. at TOGETHXR House.

— Details: Former WNBA players Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance will host an hourlong skills challenge for fans. Admission is free.

Party Like An All-Star

— When: 5 p.m. to close at Babe’s Sports Bar.

— Details: Babe’s will show all of the All-Star action with drink specials and giveaways from Nike and Maker’s Mark. It’s free before 6 p.m. with a $10 cover charge after 6.

Basketball Is My Therapy Watch Party and After Party

— When: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. at Origin, 2010 W. Armitage Ave.

— Details: DJ Ca$h Era — the official in-arena DJ for the Chicago Sky — and DJ Kidd Swag will host a daylong event to watch the All-Star Game, then celebrate afterward. The event will feature giveaways, prizes and appearances from current NCAA and WNBA players. Cost is $20 for the watch party and $35 for the after-party, with a $40 bundle.

Lesbian Social Club Beach Party

— When: 4-9 p.m. at Whispers at Oak Street Beach, 1001 N. Lakeshore Drive.

— Details: The Lesbian Social Club will host an outdoor dance party at a popular beach bar during the All-Star Game. Cost is $20.

Toasted Life WNBA All-Star Weekend Day Party

— When: 6-10 p.m. at Blind Barber, 948 W. Fulton Market.

— Details: Celebrate All-Star weekend with a live DJ and dancing at this popular Fulton Market spot. Cost is $24.

Sunday

Life After Ball: WNBA All-Star WKND Brunch Finale

— When: Noon at Level Sporting Club.

— Details: Recharge at the end of the long weekend with brunch, bottomless mimosas, a live DJ and a live recording of the “Life After Ball” podcast. It’s $40 for general admission tickets and another $20 for the bottomless mimosas.

Camp Hangover

— When: Noon-3 p.m. at Babe’s Sports Bar

— Details: Recover from All-Star weekend with breakfast sandwiches from Smash Jibarito at this free event.

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