The biggest stars of the WNBA are coming to Indianapolis, and the excitement around women’s basketball is at fever pitch (see what I did there?). While scoring game tickets will cost an arm and a leg, there are many lower-cost and free ways to enjoy the celebration.
Here’s a (non-exhaustive) list of events and activities.
Paid Events
WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Skills Challenge
July 18, 8 PM
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
You can see the all-stars at a fraction of the price. Watch some of the best players in the world shoot 3s and navigate an obstacle course designed to test their basketball skills.
Tickets start around $20.
WNBA Live
July 18 and 19
Indiana Convention Center
The WNBA Live event at the Indiana Convention Center bills itself as the ultimate fan experience. It’s an interactive celebration representing the intersection of the WNBA with sport, fashion, music, and culture. Check out WNBA player meet-and-greets, shootarounds, games, and other activations.
Saturday at 10 a.m., anyone 18 and under can sign up on-site at WNBA Live to participate in a skills challenge led by Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA coaches.
WNBA Live tickets are for a 3-hour entry window. Adults are $28.50. Kids are free!
Fever Fest
July 19, 6 PM
Everwise Amphitheater
The inaugural Fever Fest is a comedy and music event featuring more than three hours of entertainment. Headliners include:
- The Kid LAROI
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Leslie Jones
- Aida Rodriguez
- G-Eazy
- BIA
Fever player Sydney Colson is doing her first-ever comedy set as well!
Everwise Amphitheater doors open at 5 p.m. After the final performance, stick around for an All-Star game watch party. This event is probably more appropriate for teens/adults.
Fever Fest Tickets start around $50.
Shoot for the Stars
July 17, 18, 19
Children’s Museum
Check out the dinosaurs in their WNBA gear, shoot hoops in the Sports Legends Experience, and shoot for the stars with special NASA-themed exhibits.
Shoot for the Stars is included with museum admission.
Free events
Indy Hoops Pass
July 17-20
All over
The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee has identified 25 locations across Indianapolis connected to the city’s love of basketball and the festivities surrounding All-Star weekend. At each location, you’ll find a decal on the ground with a QR code. Scan that code to earn points. Use those points to cash in on cool prizes.
Get your Indy Hoops Pass.
GirlTREK & WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk
July 19, 11 AM
White River State Park
WNBA is partnering with GirlTREK to host the first-ever WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk presented by Evernorth Health Services. Gather at White River State Park for a 2.6-mile walk and a celebration of health, wellness, and community. Arrive early to check in and grab your exclusive swag bag. This walk is open to everyone—families, friends, and walkers of all ages!
Register for the Community Health Walk online.
Indy’s Home Court
All weekend
Monument Circle
Monument Circle will host Indy’s Home Court. Fans can enjoy art and interactive activities for kids and adults. Events include a sneaker customization station, airbrush tattoos, face gems, nail art, custom apparel, a curated local music sound station, and more.
SPARK on the Circle will host a special All-Star market focusing on women artists and vendors.
Indy Dance Council will create a series of community experiences, including a dance jam, silent disco, freestyle lessons, street dance battle, salsa dance party, and more. Musical Family Tree will curate a series of pop-up performances featuring local women and women-identifying musicians.
Get more details about Indy’s Home Court.
Unrivaled HQ
July 18 and 19
416 Wabash Event Space
Unrivaled is the new 3×3 basketball league featuring many players from the WNBA. The league’s free, two-day event will provide an immersive game-day experience for fans and feature Unrivaled player appearances.
Find Unrivaled HQ at the 416 Wabash Event Space.
Art and Photo Opps
Around Town
Four unique “W” sculptures fabricated by Expo Arts will pop up on Georgia Street, Monument Circle, and Morris Bicentennial Unity Plaza.
There are murals and other art all over downtown.
Learn more about the arts-related activities.
Good Morning America Live
July 18, 7-9 AM
Morris Bicentennial Plaza
Head to Morris Bicentennial Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch a live taping of Good Morning America.
GANGGANG All-Star Pregame + Watch Party
July 19, 4-11:30 PM
The AMP at 16 Tech
Happening at the AMP at 16 Tech, join the official GANGGANG All-Star Pregame with food, music, drinks, and a live screening of the WNBA All-Star Game.
The event is free. Register on Eventbrite.
All-Star Community Bounce
Unfortunately, this event is full, but you can get on the waitlist.
IBE Summer Celebration
July 10 – July 20
All-Star weekend coincides with the Indiana Black Expo’s summer celebration, one of the largest cultural events in the country.
IBE’s free Exhibition Hall is open from Friday, July 18, to Sunday, July 20. Check out the IBE Health and Wellness Sports Pavilion, which features a father-daughter basketball clinic. Plus, there are concerts, art, speakers, and more.
We can’t possibly list all of the amazing events, so you can find the full list at the Summer Celebration website.
The WNBA has put together a playbook of all the action to help you find events and build your schedule.
Don’t forget the basketball.
If you can’t make it downtown, you can catch the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19 at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. The 3-point contest and skills challenge will air on ESPN Friday at 8 p.m.
Three Fever players were named All-Stars.
- Caitlin Clark
- Aliyah Boston
- Kelsey Mitchell
And they are all on Team Caitlin.
Check out the complete roster.
The Fever season lasts through September, so it’s not too late to catch a game!
