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A'ja Wilson Leads WNBA All-Star Fan Voting, Caitlin Clark Fifth in Early Returns
A'ja Wilson leads early WNBA All-Star fan voting with 308,249 votes, followed by Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Boston, while Caitlin Clark ranks fifth. Fan voting ends June 27, and the final All-Star team will be determined by a weighted average of fan, player, and media votes, with the All-Star Game set for July 25 in Chicago.
Quick Facts
Who
A'ja Wilson
What
leading fan voting
When
2026-06-17
Where
WNBA
- leading fan voting
- announcing first returns
- vying for All-Star starters
- selection of All-Star reserves
- A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has taken the lead in early fan voting for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, securing 308,249 votes, according to the league's first returns announced Wednesday. Wilson, a four-time MVP, is followed closely by Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, the reigning Rookie of the Year, who earned 298,027 votes. Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston ranks third with 282,186 votes, while New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (255,879) and Fever guard Caitlin Clark (253,602) round out the top five.
The top 10 also includes Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (211,598 votes), Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (204,643), Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (195,641), Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles (179,283), and Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (170,125). The fan vote accounts for 50% of the final All-Star selection, with current players and media each contributing 25%. Voting will continue until 11:59 p.m. ET on June 27, after which players will be ranked by position within each voting group.
To determine the All-Star starters, each player's score will be calculated from the average of their weighted rank across the fan, player, and media votes. The four guards and six frontcourt players with the best scores will be named starters. Following the selection of starters, the league's 15 head coaches will vote on 12 reserves, with coaches unable to vote for their own players. The head coaches of the two teams with the best records as of July 10 will lead the All-Star teams.
The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 at Chicago's United Center, broadcast on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET. Notably, the early returns suggest at least two first-time All-Stars in Jessica Shepard and Olivia Miles, while Caitlin Clark, who led fan voting in the previous two years, has slipped to fifth place despite averaging career-high numbers this season. Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell also remain in strong contention for starting roles.
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Why This Matters
This early voting snapshot reveals shifting fan sentiment and competitive dynamics ahead of the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. For fans and fantasy players, Caitlin Clark's drop to fifth suggests her previous popularity surge may be tempering, while A'ja Wilson's strong lead indicates her consistent dominance. The weighted voting system (50% fan, 25% player, 25% media) means final rosters could swing based on player and media preferences, making it crucial to track all three voting groups. The selection of reserves by head coaches adds another layer of strategy, as teams with the best records on July 10 will determine coaching assignments for the All-Star Game.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireFirst returns of fan voting announced by WNBA
Jun 18, 2026
WireESPN reports on early fan voting results
Jun 27, 2026
WireFan voting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET
Jul 10, 2026
WireHead coaches of best records determined
Jul 25, 2026
WireWNBA All-Star Game at United Center, Chicago