Over the past three days, Indianapolis was taken over by the league and its legions of new fans. The players, now global superstars, were mobbed everywhere they went. Downtown, the JW Marriott was covered in a giant Caitlin Clark banner that covered 30 of the hotel's 34 stories and took nine days to install, per Scott Agness .

South Bend native Skylar Diggins etched her name into WNBA lore on July 19 with a unique performacne at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.

Indianapolis was the place to be this past weekend as the 2025 WNBA All-Star festivities took over the city. From record-breaking performances to player-led protests, this midseason showcase was a full-on celebration of culture, competition, and community.

A weekend diary from the WNBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in Indianapolis, including a behind-the-scenes look at the games, parties, and panels.

INDIANAPOLIS — People showed out downtown for the WNBA All-Star Game throughout the weekend's events. Around 70,000 people were expected in Indianapolis for Saturday's game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, according to Visit Indy. Pacers Sports & Entertainment said both the All-Star Game and 3-point contest were sold out.

The players' union and the league will meet in-person for the second time since starting negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement, a process that has been contentious so far.

IndyStar's Madyson Crane attended all of the fan events during WNBA All-Star Weekend. Here is her recap.

"All the buildings decorated with all the players and not just the ads, it's just, like, that's so cool," one visitor said.

Caitlin Clark was spotted enjoying a night out in Indianapolis with her fellow WNBA stars on Thursday, July 17, after she dropped out of the WNBA All-Star Game with a groin injury.

Amid the WNBA player's association's ongoing CBA negotiations, Pat McAfee addressed the All-Stars' show of solidarity on Monday and appeared to stand with the athletes when it came to lobbying for higher salaries.