Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark arrives at the 2026 WNBA All-Star break averaging a career-high 21.0 points per game, securing her third consecutive All-Star selection and a starting spot as captain of Team Spoon for the July 25 matchup at the United Center in Chicago, according to league announcements.
Is Caitlin Clark Playing in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game?
Caitlin Clark will start and captain Team Spoon in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m. ET in Chicago, according to WNBA records. She finished second in fan voting behind Wings guard Paige Bueckers, earning her spot alongside Fever center Aliyah Boston, reigning MVP center A’ja Wilson, Rookie of the Year favorite guard Olivia Miles, and league triple-double leader forward Jessica Shepard in the starting lineup.
Clark enters the contest following a stretch where she earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors by averaging 25.0 points per game across three matchups, a run that featured a 45-point, 10-assist performance. PrizePicks lists Clark and Team Spoon as favorites with a 1.63x payout to win, compared to a 2.17x payout for Team Coop. Her individual game projection sits at 16.5 points as a Goblin and 19.5 points as a Demon.
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Will Caitlin Clark Compete in the 3-Point Contest?
Caitlin Clark will not participate in the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, after officially declining her invitation, according to league reports. She previously turned down an invitation in 2024 and missed the 2025 event due to injury. Clark enters the break shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc—slightly ahead of her 34.4% career high set in 2024—and hit 48.1% of her long-range attempts over her final three games before the break while ranking third in the league with 7.6 three-point attempts per game.
Other top shooters have faced questions regarding their participation in the Friday night event. Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu stated she was never invited, while Lynx guard Kayla McBride reported receiving a “half-ass invite,” according to player statements.
Did You Know? Caitlin Clark made WNBA history just before the break by recording the only 45-point, 10-assist game in WNBA history during her Player of the Week-winning stretch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game?
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game tips off on Saturday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago.
Who are the captains for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game?
Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Fever guard Caitlin Clark serve as the captains for Team Coop and Team Spoon, respectively.
Is Caitlin Clark playing in the 3-Point Contest?
No, Clark declined her invitation to the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest held on Friday, July 24.
What is Caitlin Clark’s scoring average at the break?
Clark enters the All-Star break averaging a career-high 21.0 points per game for the Indiana Fever.
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