WNBA, Indianapolis
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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 .
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.
Two in particular are endlessly entertaining Twitch streamers Courtney Williams, a 2025 All-Star, and Natisha Hiedeman, who, together, are the StudBudz who stole the show with their hilarious 72-hour stream over the weekend.
Indianapolis drew more than 70,000 people to the city for the WNBA All-Star Game and the Indiana Black Expo, resulting in a nearly $10 million economic impact.
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game drew several big stars to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, including Indianapolis’ own Tyrese Haliburton. As a proud supporter of the Indiana Fever, the banged-up Indiana Pacers guard made a point to take his usual seat in his suite for the game.
Sabrina Ionescu has been an All-Star four times, won a Commissioner's Cup championship and WNBA Championship. She also has had several endorsement deals throughout many platforms.
IndyStar's Madyson Crane attended all of the fan events during WNBA All-Star Weekend. Here is her recap.
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.
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.
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve threatened to ban the StudBudz from streaming if they lose to Angel Reese on Tuesday. It proves the Chicago Sky are