WNBA All Star Orange Carpet Set To Showcase League's Biggest Stars
The 2026 WNBA All Star Orange Carpet will open this year's All Star celebrations by bringing together the league's top players, coaches, and personalities for a live pregame event featuring player arrivals, interviews, and fashion highlights before the annual showcase game.
The Orange Carpet has become one of the signature events of WNBA All Star Weekend, offering fans an opportunity to see the league's biggest stars outside of competition. Players are expected to arrive wearing custom designer outfits while taking part in interviews with broadcasters and media before entering the arena.
This year's event will be streamed live across multiple digital platforms, allowing basketball fans around the world to follow the arrivals and behind the scenes coverage ahead of the All Star Game. Organisers said the Orange Carpet is designed to celebrate both the personalities and achievements of the league's athletes.
The 2026 WNBA All Star Game will feature many of the league's standout performers from the regular season, with fans voting alongside media members and coaches to determine the final rosters. The event is expected to showcase many of the sport's biggest names while highlighting the continued growth and popularity of women's basketball.
Beyond the on court action, All Star Weekend also includes community events, fan experiences, skills competitions, youth programmes, and media appearances aimed at promoting the sport and connecting players with supporters.
League officials said the Orange Carpet has grown significantly in recent years, becoming a major attraction that combines basketball, fashion, and entertainment while providing players with an opportunity to express their individuality away from the court.
The WNBA continues to experience record attendance, television audiences, and commercial growth, with All Star Weekend serving as one of the league's premier annual events. Organisers expect strong global interest in this year's festivities as women's basketball continues to expand its international audience.
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