The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is one of the marquee events of the season, bringing together the league’s top talent across various skill-based competitions. Caitlin Clark—arguably one of the most prominent figures in the league in recent years—was selected to participate, but will not see action this weekend.
The Indiana Fever’s biggest star was among the players fans were most eager to see on the court, but that appearance will have to wait at least until the next edition of this premier event.
Despite Clark’s absence, star players like Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and A’ja Wilson are among the many elite talents expected to shine and captivate the crowd with their skills.
Why is Caitlin Clark missing the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game?
Caitlin Clark is not playing in the WNBA All-Star Game 2025 because she suffered a right groin injury earlier this week during a game against the Connecticut Sun.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts with New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant prior to the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star weekend at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 18, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Despite being voted an All-Star captain and receiving the most fan votes, she announced on Thursday that she would not participate in the All-Star Game or the 3-Point Contest to rest her body, citing her third lower-body injury this season.
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However, Clark is still heavily involved in the All-Star festivities. She will be on the bench helping coach her squad, Team Clark, in the game. Her teammate Lexie Hull replaced her in the 3-Point Contest, and Brittney Sykes filled her spot in the All-Star game.
Ionescu dominates from beyond the arc
Sabrina Ionescu, star of the New York Liberty, delivered a standout performance in the final round of the 3-Point Contest, putting up 30 points to firmly establish herself as the league’s undisputed champion from beyond the arc.
Following her victory, she spoke to the media and revealed that she had reached out to Steph Curry—a legend in this very skill set.
“I called Steph after and was showing the trophy off because last time he beat be when we were here in Indy,” Ionescu said during her press conference. “So it’s just fun to be back here competing Obviously didn’t do it last year and so really happy to be able to be up here and put on a show for New York.”
