Aces Send Two Players and Their Coach to All-Star Weekend
A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and head coach Becky Hammon all earned trips to Chicago for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, giving hometown fans plenty to cheer for on the local dial.
Key takeaways
- A'ja Wilson was voted in as a starter for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, marking her eighth career selection.
- Teammate Jackie Young also made the All-Star roster as a reserve, and head coach Becky Hammon earned a coaching assignment.
- The Aces carried an 18-8 record into the break, good for third place in the overall WNBA standings.
- Local viewers can catch Aces action year-round on The Spot-Vegas 34 or KTNV-TV Channel 13.
Figures drawn from league standings and broadcast schedule data reported around the 2026 WNBA All-Star break.
A Big Weekend for the Hometown Team
It was a proud stretch for basketball fans around the valley this past weekend. A'ja Wilson earned a starting spot in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game through a mix of fan, player and media voting, and she drew the top overall vote score of any frontcourt starter. For Wilson, it marked her eighth trip to the midseason showcase, a streak that has become as familiar to Las Vegas sports fans as summer heat advisories.
She was not the only Ace headed to Chicago. Guard Jackie Young also landed a roster spot as a reserve, her fifth straight All-Star nod, giving the team two All-Stars in a single season. Head coach Becky Hammon rounded out the honors with a coaching assignment of her own, earned in part because of how strong the Aces' record looked at the midseason mark. The game tipped off Saturday, July 25, at the United Center in Chicago.
The Win That Kept the Momentum Rolling
The All-Star nods came on the heels of a lopsided road win that showed exactly why the Aces are being talked about again this summer. On July 20, Las Vegas ran away with a 109-83 decision over the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Wilson led the way with 26 points, while Young turned in a season-high scoring night to go along with 12 assists, controlling the pace from start to finish.
That kind of balanced production has become the team's calling card this season. Wins like that one are exactly why two Aces earned trips to the league's showcase weekend instead of just watching from home, and why coach Hammon's name got called too.
Where to Watch From the Couch
For fans who would rather stay home than fight Strip traffic, catching the Aces has gotten easier thanks to a broadcast setup built around Scripps Sports. A batch of games airs exclusively on The Spot-Vegas 34 for local viewers, while additional matchups appear on KTNV-TV Channel 13, the market's ABC affiliate. Even the games that land on national outlets like NBA TV, Peacock or USA still get a simulcast window on the local channel, so nobody in the valley has to hunt for a signal to follow the run.
That mix of local and national coverage means Aces basketball is essentially always within reach on a Las Vegas television, whether you are flipping channels after the evening news or streaming from a phone at the pool.
A Season Worth Sticking Around For
Beyond the individual honors, the bigger story is where the team sits as the second half of the season begins. The Aces carried an 18-8 record into the All-Star break, placing them third overall in the WNBA standings behind a tight pack at the top. That kind of record, paired with two All-Star selections and a coach recognized by her peers, has plenty of locals circling home dates on the calendar again.
For a city that treats its home teams like family, two All-Stars and a coaching honor in the same summer is the kind of milestone worth pausing the remote for. Keep it here on KTUD 25 as the second half of the season unfolds, because this crew looks far from finished.
Ways to Keep Up With the Aces From Home
Whether the team is on the road or back at Michelob Ultra Arena, here is how Las Vegas fans have been following along all season.
- The Spot-Vegas 34: Carries a batch of games exclusively for local viewers, no national blackout to worry about.
- KTNV-TV Channel 13: The market's ABC affiliate also picks up select Aces broadcasts throughout the season.
- National simulcasts: Games that air on NBA TV, Peacock or USA still get a local simulcast window so nothing is exclusive to out-of-market apps.
- League standings trackers: Sites like the league's own stats hub keep a running tally of the Aces' place in the overall standings.
- Home games at Michelob Ultra Arena: Nothing beats seeing the All-Stars in person once the second half of the schedule resumes.
- Local sports segments: Evening news sports wraps keep casual fans caught up without having to track every box score themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Aces made the 2026 WNBA All-Star team?
A'ja Wilson was voted in as a starter, and teammate Jackie Young earned a reserve spot. Head coach Becky Hammon received a coaching assignment as well.
Where and when was the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game?
The game was played Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago.
How can Las Vegas fans watch Aces games without a ticket?
The Spot-Vegas 34 and KTNV-TV Channel 13 both carry Aces broadcasts locally, and even nationally televised games get a simulcast window on The Spot.
What is the Aces' record this season?
The team carried an 18-8 record into the All-Star break, putting them third in the overall WNBA standings.
Sources
- 2026 WNBA All-Star Game starters: 3 teams with multiple selections — NBC Los Angeles
- 2026 Las Vegas Aces season — Wikipedia
- Las Vegas Aces to Have 33 of 44 Games Broadcast Nationally in 2026, with Every Game Slated to Air Locally — OurSports Central