What to Know Before You Go
Downtown Indianapolis is the Home Court, YOU are the All-Star this February 15-18!
WNBA All-Star 2025 is a multi-day experience featuring marquee events celebrating the “fan voted” best players of the WNBA season from Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19 in Indianapolis, IN, home of the Indiana Fever. Events include WNBA Crossover, Ruffles WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Panini Rising Stars, State Farm WNBA All-Star Saturday Night, HBCU Classic presented by AT&T and many more! The weekend culminates in the 22nd WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19 at 8 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Lock in your access and download the WNBA Events App for up-to-date information on event schedules, on the ground resources and more!
Make your game plan with WNBA All-Star 2025 The Playbook
For a full schedule of events, visit our Events & Tickets page and to craft your own personalized WNBA All-Star 2025 itinerary, visit The Playbook so you can make your game plan for everything going on on Indy's Home Court!
The
Venues
Things will look a little different at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center during WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis. Access to these venues WILL NOT be the same as during regular season Fever games or other local events as far as parking, entry and security access. Additional information can be found on the venue websites and on WNBAAllStar2025.com.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Home of The Tip Off at Morris Bicentennial Plaza and the 22nd WNBA All-Star Game.
- Bag policy: Bags and backpacks larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches are prohibited. Additionally, bags larger than 6 x 9 x 1.5 must be X-rayed.
- Doors open approximately one hour before each event (times may vary - plan to arrive early to ensure an easier entry process).
Quick Guide
GENERAL INQUIRIES & FAN HOTLINE
Please send any questions to AllStar@Pacers.com or reach the Fan Hotline at 317-682-7662.
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Indianapolis is a super walkable city and the WNBA All-Star venues are all conveniently located within steps of each other in downtown Indianapolis.
- Driving Directions: Blue and Gold Routes - we encourage the public to use the Blue or Gold route to navigate around the downtown area to avoid congestion and road closures close to the venues. Find your parking spot on the provided parking map and navigate there using the Blue or Gold route.
- Rideshare: There will be designated rideshare lots for Uber and Lyft pick up and drop off close to Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium. These locations are different from the locations used for rideshare at other events downtown due to specific event layouts and road closures. Rideshare lots will be geofenced, making them easy to locate from your app.
- The Uber and Lyft pick up and drop off near Gainbridge Fieldhouse is located at 449 South Pennsylvania Street at the southeast corner of Pennsylvania and South Streets.
- The Uber and Lyft pick up and drop off near Lucas Oil Stadium is located at 343 West McCarty Street at the southeast corner of Missouri and McCarty Streets.
- Public Transportation options: Riding IndyGo buses will be free during WNBA All-Star week from Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19 and service will run until midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Use this convenient service to travel to all downtown destinations.
- Bike Share: The Pacers Bike share system for free during WNBA All-Star week from Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19. Pick up a bike at any station using the app, ride to your destination, return at another station for free!
- Parking
- Uber/Lyft: Uber & Lyft have designated lots for pick up and drop off close to Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium. These locations will be geofenced, making it easy for you to find on your smartphone.
- IndyGo: Riding IndyGo will be free for the 4 days of All Star Weekend and service will run until midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Use this convenient service to travel to your downtown destinations.
- Downtown is the Court. The Fan is the All-Star! Check out a map of Indy's Homecourt and plan out your WNBA All-Star 2025 itinerary with The Playbook.
- Navigating Downtown Indy
- Hotels
- Restaurants
Official WNBA All-Star 2025 merchandise will be located at the Pacers Team Store in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Guests can enter the entrance near the intersection of Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets.
OFFICIAL WNBA ALL-STAR 2025 SHOP LOCATIONS AND HOURS
(Subject to change)
Gainbridge Field House - Pacers Team Store
| Monday, 2/12 | 10AM - 6PM |
| Tuesday, 2/13 | 10AM - 6PM |
| Wednesday, 2/14 | 10AM - 6PM |
| Thursday, 2/15 | 10AM - 9PM |
| Friday, 2/16 | Public: 9AM - 5PM (open during event hours to ticketed guests only) |
| Saturday, 2/17 | Public: 4PM - 9PM (open during event hours to ticketed guests only) |
| Sunday, 2/18 | Public: 9AM - 4PM (open during event hours to ticketed guests only) |
| Monday, 2/19 | 10AM - 2PM |
Lucas Oil Stadium
Friday, 2/16 and Saturday, 2/17: In-venue; open during event hours to ticketed guests only
Hotels
- JW Marriott
- Hyatt Regency
- Embassy Suites
- Omni Severin
- Westin
Hotel Shop Hours
| Thursday, 2/15 - Sunday, 2/18 | 10AM - 10PM |
| Monday, 2/19 - Sunday, 2/18 | 8AM - 2PM |
For the most up to date information, follow the below accounts on social media.
The following items, as well as any other items deemed dangerous, inappropriate, or disruptive, are prohibited and may be confiscated. Refusal to surrender these items may result in revocation of access to the venue.
WEAPONS & DANGEROUS ITEMS
Weapons of any sort including, but not limited to, firearms and knives of any size are prohibited. Any items deemed by the venue, in its discretion, to be dangerous are also prohibited.
LARGE BAGS
Bags and backpacks larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches in size are prohibited. All hard-sided bags are prohibited.
LARGE FLAGS, BANNERS & SIGNS
Attendees are not permitted to use or wave any flags, banners, signs, or other items that are more than 11 x 17 inches in size.
ITEMS AFFIXED TO POLES
No flags, banners, or signs of any size may be affixed to any pole or stick made of wood, metal, plastic, or any other hard material.
OFFENSIVE SIGNS AND CLOTHING
Clothing, garments, and signs (including, but not limited to, flyers, handouts, and pamphlets) that contain or display explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person or category/group of persons are prohibited. Obscene or indecent messaging on clothing, garments, or signs is also prohibited. All messaging on otherwise permissible signs must be related to the event.
DRONES
Drones of any kind, regardless of size, are prohibited in the venue and the immediately surrounding area.
ADDITIONAL PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bats, Clubs, & Poles
- Mace/Pepper Spray
- Illegal Substances
- Missile-Like Objects (that can be thrown)
- Fireworks
- Laser Pointers
- Whistles & Horns
- Tripods, Monopods & Selfie Sticks
- Beach Balls & Frisbees
- Strollers*
- Beverages
- Recording Devices (audio/visual)
- Professional Cameras & Go-Pro Devices
- Aerosol Cans
*Please note that strollers will be permitted at Crossover in the Indiana Convention Center
FAQs
General
- WNBA All-Star 2025 is a multi-day experience featuring marquee events celebrating the “fan voted” best players of the WNBA season from Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19 in Indianapolis, IN home of the Indiana Fever. Events include Ruffles WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Panini Rising Stars, State Farm WNBA All-Star Saturday Night, HBCU Classic presented by AT&T, WNBA Crossover and many more! The weekend culminates in the 22nd WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19 at 8 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- Browse the full schedule of events.
- TICKETS TO ALL-STAR EVENTS ARE ON SALE NOW! Visit to lock in your access today!
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
| WNBA Cares All-Star Day of Service | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| WNBA All-Star 2025 Tip-Off | Morris Bicentennial Plaza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
| WNBA Cares All-Star Day of Service | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Ruffles WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Panini Rising Stars | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| WNBA Crossover | Indiana Convention Center |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 | |
| WNBA All-Star Practice & Media Day | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| WNBA Crossover | Indiana Convention Center |
| HBCU Classic presented by AT&T | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| State Farm All-Star Saturday Night | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 | |
| WNBA Crossover | Indiana Convention Center |
| WNBA G League Next Up Game | Indiana Convention Center |
| 22nd WNBA All-Star Game | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Visit NBAEvents.com for information on individual event tickets to WNBA Crossover, the Panini Rising Stars game, Ruffles WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game, WNBA All-Star Practice, and the HBCU Classic presented by AT&T. Visit for access to complete packages to WNBA All-Star 2025 events including a variety of ticket opportunities, exclusive hospitality and other VIP experiences during the week.
Fans are also encouraged to download the WNBA Events app to receive exclusive WNBA content and offers such as ticket giveaways, merch drops, special status at games and more.
The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp. are focused on attracting and developing opportunities to promote the city of Indianapolis and are proud to host marquee events that shine a light on the city. WNBA All-Star 2025 is a world class event that will drive both significant economic activity and new visitors to the state of Indiana.
WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis is set to break records by unlocking the most access to WNBA All-Star events ever! With more than 175k ticketed opportunities for fans, Indy will be ready to stake their claim as the most fan-friendly WNBA All-Star in history!
- The 10 starters - two guards and three frontcourt players per conference - are chosen by a combination of fans (50% of the vote), current players (25%) and media (25%).
- The 30 WNBA coaches select the 14 reserves, voting for two guards, three frontcourt players and two players at any position in their respective conferences. Commissioner Adam Silver selects the replacement for any player unable to participate in the All-Star Game, choosing a player from the same conference as the player who is being replaced.
- The classic East vs. West format returns this year for the WNBA All-Star game.
- WNBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, selects the replacement for any player unable to participate in the All-Star Game. A player from the same conference will be selected as the replacement. Commissioner Silver may also designate a special roster addition.
WNBA All-Star Voting presented by AT&T, the Official 5G Wireless Network of the WNBA, tipped off on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 a.m. ET and concluded on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET, giving fans the opportunity to vote for the WNBA All-Star Game 2025 starters via the WNBA App and WNBA.com.
TNT will reveal the WNBA All-Star Game starters on Thursday, Jan. 25 during TNT WNBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax. TNT will also announce the reserves, as selected by WNBA head coaches, on Thursday, Feb. 1 during TNT WNBA Tip-Off.
WNBA ALL-STAR FAN EXPERIENCE
Visit for information on individual event tickets to WNBA Crossover, the Panini Rising Stars game, Ruffles WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game, WNBA All-Star Practice, and the HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.Visit for access to complete packages to WNBA All-Star 2025 events including a variety of ticket opportunities, exclusive hospitality and other VIP experiences during the week.
Fans are also encouraged to download the WNBA Events app to receive exclusive WNBA content and offers such as ticket giveaways, merch drops, special status at games and more.
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Home of The Tip Off at Morris Bicentennial Plaza and the 22nd WNBA All-Star Game.
Accessibility (ADA)
The WNBA and the Indiana Fever are committed to providing a first-class experience for all guests attending WNBA All-Star events in Indianapolis including guests who are differently abled.
Sign Language Interpreter Services
ASL interpreter services may be requested 24 hours prior to each WNBA All-Star event. To request an ASL interpreter for any WNBA All-Star event at any venue, please email GuestServices@Pacers.com. Please include the name of the guest(s) needing the service and provide a telephone number and e-mail address that would be beneficial for follow up and confirmation.
Closed Captioning Services
Download the WNBA Events app to access live closed captioning services at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium for WNBA All-Star 2025 events. Click on the LIVE CLOSED CAPTIONING tile in the app when you are onsite at the event to access.
Additional Venue Accessibility Services
- For questions regarding accessibility services at Lucas Oil Stadium, please visit: https://www.lucasoilstadium.com/attending-an-event/accessibility/ or contact Guest Services at (317) 262-8600 or the Ticket Office at (317) 262-3389.
- For information regarding accessibility services at the Indiana Convention Center, please visit: https://www.icclos.com/indiana-convention-center-venue/ada-accessibility/ or contact Guest Services at (317) 262-8600 or the Ticket Office at (317) 262-3389.
- For questions regarding accessibility services at Gainbridge Fieldhouse please visit: https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/plan-your-visit/ada-accessibility
Additional questions
Please contact the Box Office at the event venue for assistance and indicate when purchasing tickets if you require accessible seating.
IndyGo buses will be free for all riders for WNBA All-Star 2025 from Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19, 2025.
The Pacers Bikeshare, operated by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, will also be free of charge during WNBA All-Star weekend. Updated parking and transportation information can be found on Indygo.com or downtownindy.com.
Downtown Indianapolis is “The Court” and “The Fan” is the “All-Star!” Visitors to downtown Indianapolis during WNBA All-Star 2025 will experience the most fan-centric WNBA All-Star in history! Visitors and residents alike are encouraged to come downtown to enjoy the surrounding events which will include a wide variety of sports, music, food, and arts experiences to fit every fan's unique interests.
In addition to WNBA Crossover and the various games and practices being held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium, downtown will be alive with activations and energy beginning Thursday evening, February 15, through the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19. For information on all activities, visit .
WNBA Crossover will take place at the Indiana Convention Center during WNBA All-Star 2025 from Friday, July 18- Saturday, July 19, 2025. WNBA Crossover, a multi-day interactive fan event, brings basketball culture to the forefront, featuring more than 350K sq. ft. of basketball and interactive experiences. This interactive global event showcases player appearances, live performances and unique activations focused on art, music, fashion, technology and entertainment!
Community Initiatives
The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee awarded 24 organizations with an All-Star Legacy Grant, the $1 million+ initiative focused on youth-serving nonprofit organizations across Indiana. In connection with WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis, the initiative provided grants up to $50,000 for each of the selected Indiana-based 24 brick-and-mortar projects focused on health and wellness or education. The 24 projects impact an estimated 100,000 youth statewide.
The 24 grantees, representing 19 counties, were chosen from several hundred applicants from across Indiana.
Volunteers
- Indiana Sports Corp. is managing volunteer sign-up and implementation. If you are interested in additional information, please register here.
- Get more information and register for the WNBA Cares Day of Service where one million meals will be packed in coordination with Million Meal Movement during this 24-hour service project.
It is unlikely you will have access to events unless you purchase tickets.
- Visit for information on individual event tickets to WNBA Crossover, the Panini Rising Stars game, Ruffles WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game, WNBA All-Star Practice, and the HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.
- Visit for access to complete packages to WNBA All-Star 2025 events including a variety of ticket opportunities, exclusive hospitality and other VIP experiences during the week.
- You can also download the WNBA Events app to receive exclusive WNBA content and offers such as ticket giveaways, merch drops, special status at games and more.
WNBA ALL-STAR 2025 FACTS
- The 22nd WNBA All-Star Game is slated for Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of the Indiana Fever.