It’s time to watch the best shooters go head-to-head in the annual WNBA 3-Point Contest.

The event features some veteran stars as well as up-and-coming rookies set to make some noise in the league. The reigning champion, Allisha Gray, also returns to defend her title. 

In addition to Gray, Sabrina Ionescu also has a 3-Point Contest title, having won the award in 2023. Kelsey Plum and rookie Sonia Citron round out the participants after Caitlin Clark had to pull out due to injury.

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest.

What time does the WNBA 3-Point Contest start?

  • Date: Friday, July 18
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

The 2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest will air live on Friday, July 18, as part of the Friday night festivities. The event is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET and take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

How to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest

Fans can watch the 2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest live on ESPN. Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe will be on the call.

For those without cable, Fubo and ESPN+ have you covered.

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3-Point Contest participants, format

Players will have one minute to score as many 3-pointers as possible from set locations around the arc. There will be five racks, which include four regular balls worth one point each and one money ball worth two points. There will also be two Starry balls well beyond the arc; these are worth three points each.

Player Team
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty
Sonia Citron Washington Mystics
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA All-Star Weekend schedule 2025

Date Event Time (ET)
July 18 Skills Competition + 3-Point Contest 8 p.m.
July 19 All-Star Game 8:30 p.m.

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