As the sun set over Montreal’s Bell Centre on 23.07.2026, the WNBA All-Star Game brought together the league’s best talent for a thrilling exhibition of skills and sportsmanship. The sold-out crowd was electric, cheering on their favorite players as they battled it out in a game that was as much about entertainment as it was about competition.
For Canada, the event was a chance to showcase the country’s growing talent in women’s basketball. A total of six Canadian players took to the court, including the Toronto native and WNBA MVP candidate, Aaliyah Edwards. Edwards, who plays for the Connecticut Sun, put on a dazzling display of scoring and rebounding, earning her a spot on the All-Star Game’s starting lineup. “It’s an incredible honor to be part of this team,” Edwards said in a post-game interview. “We’re proud to represent Canada on the biggest stage in women’s basketball.”
The game itself was a high-scoring affair, with the All-Stars ultimately victorious by a score of 135-125. The event marked a major milestone for the WNBA, which has been working to increase its global profile and attract new fans to the sport. With events like the All-Star Game, the league is well on its way to achieving its goals. As Aaliyah Edwards put it, “This game is a testament to the power and passion of women’s basketball. We’re not just playing for ourselves; we’re playing for all the young girls and women who look up to us as role models.”