WNBA All-Star Weekend Heads to Chicago

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game tips off Saturday night at the United Center in Chicago, pitting Team Spoon — coached by Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve — against Team Coop, guided by Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. The game will air on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET, with pregame coverage starting at 8 p.m.

Fans without cable can stream the contest through a growing lineup of services. ESPN Unlimited, the $30-per-month direct-to-consumer platform that bundles ESPN Plus and all linear ESPN networks, will carry the ABC broadcast. YouTube TV, Fubo, and Disney Plus also include ABC, often with free trials or introductory discounts for new subscribers.

The 22-player rosters, named after legends Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper, bring together the league’s top talent. Chicago is hosting its second All-Star Game in four years, having previously done so in 2022.

Streaming Platforms Jostle for Live Sports Audiences

The WNBA All-Star Game’s availability across multiple streaming services illustrates how live sports rights are fragmenting beyond traditional cable. ESPN Unlimited’s $30 monthly price includes the entire ESPN linear suite, making it a targeted play for cord-cutters who want sports without a full channel bundle. YouTube TV’s main plan, normally $83 a month, is offering a $15 monthly discount for new users’ first five months, while Fubo’s new Sports + News package, at $65 a month with a $10 first-month discount, aims to capture cost-conscious viewers who still want local ABC, CBS and FOX feeds alongside sports channels. Disney Plus, starting at $12 a month, provides a lower-cost entry point but lacks the broader sports extras of the other services.

For Americans traveling abroad, the game can be streamed via a VPN that temporarily changes the virtual location to the U.S., though this works best for those who already hold U.S. payment methods and streaming subscriptions. The proliferation of options gives viewers multiple price points, but the true cost can escalate once trial periods end.

Cheapest Ways to Catch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game

  • Watch on ABC for free with an antenna if you’re within range of a broadcast signal.
  • Sign up for ESPN Unlimited at $30/month — it includes the game and the entire ESPN channel lineup with no long-term contract.
  • Fubo’s Sports + News plan is $65/month and carries ABC; new users get $10 off the first month. Available in select areas.
  • YouTube TV’s main plan is $83/month but offers a $15/month discount for new subscribers during the first five months, plus a free trial.
  • Disney Plus streams the game for $12/month, though it doesn’t include other ESPN networks.
  • Travelers outside the U.S. can use a VPN such as NordVPN to connect to a U.S. server and stream as if at home, assuming they have a U.S. subscription and payment method.