INDIANAPOLIS -- The superstars of the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces are gearing up for one of the most highly anticipated WNBA All-Star Games in history. Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles Sparks), A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), and Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces) will be suiting up for a Team Collier vs. Team Clark Showdown on Saturday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Plum will also participate in the 3-point contest Friday, her second in her WNBA career. Now that Caitlin Clark has announced that she will not be moving forward in the competition due to a right groin injury sustained on Tuesday, the Sparks' All-Star guard has emerged as a dark horse.
Meanwhile, throughout the weekend, Wilson will participate in various fan and community activities.
Where can you catch Sparks and Aces players during All-Star Weekend?
Kelsey Plum
What: Courtside Convo with Kelsey Plum
Where: 100 South Capitol Avenue
When: July 18, at 3 p.m.
What: 3-Point Contest
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
When: Friday, July 18, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Other participants include Sabrina Ionescu, Allisha Gray, and Sonia Citron.
A’ja Wilson
What: 2025 Jr. WNBA & AT&T Clinic and Workshop
Where: Bonee Fitness and Learning Center
When: Friday, July 18, 2pm-4pm ET
What: 4:Point Shot Activation, M'VIP Nail Art, and Meet and Greet Photo Ops
Where: Indiana Convention Center
When: Friday-Saturday
Other Sparks players participating in All-Star festivities:
Rickea Jackson
What: Queen of the Courts Panel Discussion.
Where: The Cabaret.
When: Saturday, July 19, 11am - 12:30pm EDT.
Plum Smoothie Anyone? Kelsey Plum's All Star Shoe Release
In celebration of her latest shoe unveiling, the Breakthru 5 Plumbery, Kelsey Plum, and Under Armour are rolling out the ultimate fan experience on wheels! A smoothie truck! The shoe draws inspiration from her favorite snack, berry smoothies, and is a reboot of one of her PE’s from last season.
Where: The UA Breakthru 5 "Plumberry" will be available to shoppers at Under Armour Indianapolis from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Fans will enjoy merchandise giveaways, sample Plum's most beloved recipe and preview the sneakers.
At All Star Weekend in Indiana? Meet Kelsey Plum of the LA Sparks and sample her "Breakthru5 Plumberry" inspired by her latest show release.
— The Sporting Tribune (@SportingTrib) July 18, 2025
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Rules and Format Changes for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis
There are some major format changes for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
The league announced that new rules are being put into effect for the purpose of providing added excitement and an engaging pace of play.
Major change deserves major sponsors
AT&T will be the first-ever sponsor of the AT&T 4-Point Shot at the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. Any shot made from the AT&T 4-point area will earn players four points. Additionally, AT&T will make a donation to foundations supported by the WNBA and selected players for every AT&T 4-Point Shot made.
Live Substitutions
Similar to hockey, teams can make "hockey-like substitutions" while the ball is in play. To do so, the following requirements must be met:
- Only the offensive team can make live-play substitutions, with a limit of one player substitution per possession
- Only one player can exit and another enter the court while the team has possession of the ball in the backcourt between the 28-foot mark and the half-court line
- The substitute player cannot touch the ball in the backcourt
Shorter shot clock
The shot clock will be 4 seconds shorter than last year's 24-second shot clock, meaning that players have 20 seconds in this year's WNBA All-Star Game to score the ball.
No free throws
Only during the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and the entirety of any overtime periods are the players allowed to shoot free throws. Outside of this, players will be credited for their free throws automatically.
