Las Vegas to host the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game – Hoopfeed.com

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Las Vegas will host the 2023 WNBA All-Star game on Saturday, July 15 the WNBA announced today. The home of the defending league champions, Michelob Ultra Arena, is set to be the centerpiece of two full days of All-Star activities. This year marks the third time Las Vegas will host the All-Star. The last time it came to the city was in 2021.

Other features of the event:

A “WNBA Live” fan festival, now in its second year, will include entertainment and other fan activities.
A 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge on Jul. 14.

“We’re excited to once again host the league’s signature showcase event in the sports and entertainment capital of the world,” Aces president Nikki Fargas said. “Las Vegas has showed up and showed out for the Aces and the WNBA since our first season, and we are looking forward to welcoming fans from around the world back to Michelob ULTRA Arena for another incredible celebration of the best that women’s basketball has to offer.”

Tickets for the All-Star Game on July 15 and other events will go on sale to the public Thursday, January 19 at 10 am PT. Tickets may be purchased by visiting axs.com.

The 2023 WNBA regular season tips off on Friday, May 19. The season features a record-high 40 games per team. The regular season concludes Sunday, Sept. 10, followed by the WNBA Playoffs.