What time does the WNBA 3-Point Contest start? TV channel, schedule, live streams to watch Azzi Fudd and more

Six of the WNBA's best shooters are heading to Chicago for Friday's 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend, and the field is stacked.

Wings rookie Azzi Fudd headlines the group, becoming just the fourth first-year player ever to get a shot at the title. She'll be shooting for history, too, as no rookie has actually won it yet.

Rhyne Howard (Dream), Marina Mabrey (Tempo), Bridget Carleton (Fire), Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) and Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) will also compete. All of six rank among the league's top 11 in threes made per game this season.

Notably absent are reigning champ Sabrina Ionescu, along with Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride, who all reportedly turned down invites, per ESPN's Alexa Philippou.

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 24, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET

The 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest will air live on Friday, July 24, as part of the Friday night festivities. The event is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET and take place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Where to watch the WNBA 3-Point Contest

• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: fubo, ESPN app

Fans can watch the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest live on ESPN. Broadcast talent and commentators will be announced closer to the event.

For those without cable, fubo and the ESPN app have you covered.

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WNBA 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 deep-range balls well beyond the arc worth three points each.

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