A’ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers Crush the First WNBA All-Star Vote Returns — and the Race Isn’t Even Close

The first wave of fan voting for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is in, and it’s already telling a story of star power, East-West dominance, and a pair of megawatt names at the top. With 308,249 votes, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson leads the field, followed closely by Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers at 298,027.

Wilson, a two-time league MVP and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, has become the face of the Aces’ dynasty. Bueckers, the former UConn standout who has electrified the Wings since arriving, is right on her heels. Together, they represent two of the most marketable and statistically dominant players in the league right now. That both play for Western Conference contenders — the Aces trail only the Minnesota Lynx in the standings, and the Wings sit just behind — gives their early lead extra weight.

But the second tier of voting is almost as revealing. Fever forward Aliyah Boston (282,186) sits in third, while New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (255,879) and Fever guard Caitlin Clark (253,602) round out the top five. The Fever and Liberty are both Eastern Conference powerhouses, and the concentration of votes among them underscores how much the fan base gravitates toward players who deliver on both stats and storylines.

Here’s a full rundown of the top 10, as reported by Khristina Williams:

– A’ja Wilson – 308,249
– Paige Bueckers – 298,027
– Aliyah Boston – 282,186
– Breanna Stewart – 255,879
– Caitlin Clark – 253,602
– Jessica Shepard – 211,598
– Angel Reese – 204,643
– Gabby Williams – 195,641
– Olivia Miles – 179,283
– Kelsey Mitchell – 170,125

The All-Star Weekend itself is set for July 24 and 25 in Chicago. The Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest will tip off at Wintrust Arena on July 24, while the main event — the All-Star Game — will be played at the United Center on July 25. The league hasn’t released a full schedule of festivities yet, but early indications point to a celebration loaded with player showcases and fan engagement.

Fan voting runs through Saturday, June 27, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Voters can cast one ballot per day on the WNBA’s official site, picking six frontcourt players and four guards with each submission. That format gives fans a real chance to shape the rosters, especially if late surges from players like Angel Reese or Olivia Miles tighten the race in the final weeks.

For now, Wilson and Bueckers control the narrative — but with three weeks left, this vote is far from settled.