Indianapolis is poised to host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, a significant milestone for the city which will be its first time hosting the event. This announcement, expected later this week, follows Indianapolis’s recent experience hosting the NBA All-Star Weekend earlier this year.
The decision to award the All-Star Game to Indianapolis comes amid a notable surge in interest in the Indiana Fever, fueled by the remarkable performance of Caitlin Clark. The Fever selected Clark as the No. 1 overall pick in the recent draft, and her impact has been profound. As college basketball’s all-time leading scorer, Clark has been averaging 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game in her rookie season with the Fever.
Clark’s influence extends beyond her on-court statistics. Despite narrowly missing out on Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics, she made a notable contribution in the All-Star Game earlier this summer, helping Team WNBA secure a victory over Team USA with 4 points and 10 assists.
Clark, along with fellow young stars Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith, has propelled the Fever to new heights. The team has set several viewership records this season, with 38 of their 40 regular-season games broadcast nationally. They also lead the league in attendance, with a staggering 265% increase from last season.
Currently, the Fever hold an 11-15 record, placing them seventh in the league standings and third in the Eastern Conference. They are set to resume their season against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday.
Indianapolis’s hosting of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will continue the city’s growing basketball legacy. The last WNBA All-Star Game took place in Phoenix, with Las Vegas hosting it three times in the past six years and Chicago in 2022. Indianapolis is also set to host the men’s Final Four in 2026 and the women’s Final Four in 2028, cementing its status as a key location for major basketball events.
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