How to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge: Live stream All-Star Weekend in 2025
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On the eve of the 2025 WNBA All-Star game, some of the best in the league will put their shooting and other skills to the test. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge, including live streaming options for those without cable.
The evening will kick off with the Skills Challenge, which offers a full slate of WNBA vets (including Skylar Diggins and Courtney Williams) showing off their passing, dribbling, and shooting skills. The 3-Point Contest will be a mix of younger players and vets, including rookie Sonia Citron and veteran Sabrina Ionescu. Ionescu's 37 points in 2023 set the all-time single-round record for WNBA and NBA three-point contests, so it's safe to say she's looking to match or exceed that number.
Caitlin Clark was originally scheduled to participate in the 3-Point Contest, but she announced that she wouldn't be able to compete in it (or play in the All-Star Game) due to an injury, although she's still attending All-Star Weekend. Clark's Indiana Fever teammate Lexie Hull will take her place in the 3-Point Contest. Notably, Allisha Gray is pulling double duty and participating in both competitions.
Keep reading to learn how to tune into tonight's festivities. For those who don't want to read any further: ESPN Plus offers one of the cheapest US live streaming options for both nights of the WNBA All-Star Weekend.
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What channel is the WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge on?
The WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge will air on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The event is blocked out for one hour in the TV guide, and WNBA Countdown pre-coverage will begin on the same network at 7 p.m. The Saturday night All-Star Game will air on ABC.
How to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge in the US
Cord-cutters don't need to worry about missing out on WNBA All-Star Weekend, as the Friday and Saturday events will be available on a variety of live streaming services.
Our top recommendation is ESPN Plus, which costs $12 a month. The app will carry both the Friday 3-Point Contest and Skills Competition and the Saturday All-Star game. ESPN Plus unlocks live streaming for select sporting events, including some WNBA games, in addition to certain NFL, NBA, and NHL match-ups. This year, coverage will also be available on Disney Plus. You can combine ESPN Plus, Disney Plus, and Hulu for a discounted price in one of the Disney Plus bundles.
You can also live stream ESPN through a live TV streaming channel package, such as Sling TV, DirecTV, or Fubo — three of the best services we've tested. DirecTV's MySports carries ESPN and ABC (in select regions), in addition to about 20 other popular sports channels, in its lineup. The genre pack also includes access to ESPN Plus. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, but there's a five-day free trial for new customers.
With Sling, you'll want to opt for Sling Orange, which carries ESPN and about 33 other live channels in its lineup. Subscriptions cost $46 a month, but new users can get 50% off their first month of service.
ESPN, ABC, and 150+ other live channels are available through Fubo's base Pro plan. This tier costs $85 a month, making it the most expensive option today, but new users can get their first month for $65 after a seven-day free trial.
How to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge from anywhere
WNBA fans traveling outside the US can still access their usual streaming services with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are cybersecurity tools that let people change the virtual locations on their devices. This way, their usual websites and apps work from anywhere in the world, just like they would back home. The services we've recommended require US payment methods, so this option is best for Americans who are just traveling abroad at the moment.
NordVPN is our go-to recommendation. It's a user-friendly VPN, even for beginners, and comes with a wide selection of security features. Plus, it has a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee. You can read more about the app in our NordVPN review.
3-Point Contest participants
- Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics
- Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
- Lexie Hull, Indiana Fever
- Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty
- Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks
Skills Challenge participants
- Natasha Cloud, New York Liberty
- Skylar Diggins, Seattle Storm
- Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
- Erica Wheeler, Seattle Storm
- Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx
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