WNBA 2026 All-Star Reserves Announced

The WNBA completed its All‑Star roster on Tuesday by unveiling the 12 reserves that will join the 10 starters already named. The announcement caps a two‑week process that began with fan, player and media voting. Coaches from all 15 teams selected the reserves, adhering to the league’s rule against voting for their own roster members.

All-Star Reserves List

The reserve pool is anchored by three Atlanta Dream players—Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray—adding depth to the conference’s top performers. Beyond the Dream, the list spans six other franchises, including Los Angeles Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike and Kelsey Plum. The final 12 were chosen by the league’s 15 head coaches, who could not vote for teammates.

• Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream
• Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream
• Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
• Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks
• Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks
• Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics
• Kiki Iriafen, Washington Mystics
• Marina Mabrey, Toronto Tempo
• Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx
• Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces
• Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty
• Dominique Malonga, Seattle Storm

Starters Revealed Earlier

The 10 starters were announced last week after a weighted voting system that gave fans half the influence, players a quarter and media the remaining quarter. Among the names are Las Vegas Aces star A’Ja Wilson and Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark, plus four of their teammates. The pool now totals 22 players ahead of the 30th‑anniversary All‑Star Game.

Draft and Game Details

Hall of Famers Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper will act as general managers, drafting from the 22‑player pool for the July 25 clash at Chicago’s United Center. The game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, marking the first All‑Star contest staged in the Wind City. The coaching jobs will go to the managers of the league’s two best records as of July 10, likely Becky Hammon of the Aces and Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx, both holding a 15‑6 mark.

What This Means for the Season

The addition of a strong Atlanta contingent among the reserves underscores the Dream’s rise to contender status this cycle. Fans can expect high‑octane play from the pool stars, many of whom are still in their prime and will be counted on to influence the draft outcomes. As the season stretches toward the playoffs, All‑Star representation often signals a player’s breakout year, and this group includes several who could be traded or highlighted in trade rumors later. The July 25 date also gives each team a benchmark to gauge depth before the post‑season push.