Three-Time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury to Host AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024
Published on July 15, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) News Release
NEW YORK, July 15, 2023 - AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, at Footprint Center, home of the three-time WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury, it was announced today by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. This will mark the third time that Phoenix will host the WNBA midseason showcase, after it was previously held in the city in 2000 and 2014. Engelbert made the announcement today in Las Vegas, site of AT&T WNBA All-Star 2023.
"The WNBA is excited to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star back to Phoenix for the third time in our nearly three-decade history," said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. "Having an inaugural WNBA franchise in the Mercury host this two-day celebration is perfect as the basketball world focuses its eyes on the WNBA and today's greatest stars."
Besides the WNBA All-Star Game, players will showcase their skills in the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Skills Challenge.
"As I've said from day one, we are going to make Phoenix one of the leading basketball destinations in the world and the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is going to be an unbelievable experience," said Mat Ishbia, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns owner. "As the women's game continues to grow and reach new heights, we are going to put on an All-Star weekend that will accelerate that growth and elevate the league. I want to thank the WNBA and the entire Phoenix community for coming together to help bring the WNBA All-Star Game to the Valley. I couldn't be more excited to show the world what Phoenix basketball is all about."
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