Every year, the All-Star weekend brings some glitz, bonuses, and a celebration of WNBA’s best players. However, this year, it’s coming with an additional showdown, one that could shape the league’s future. That’s because, in the middle of all the festivities, a crucial meeting is scheduled between the league and the WNBPA. After rejecting the league’s initial CBA proposal back in June, the players’ union is heading into negotiations once again. But that doesn’t stop the bonuses from flowing in.

While negotiations continue behind the scenes, the league has shifted the spotlight momentarily by releasing the official bonus structure for the 2025 All-Star Game. Here’s a full breakdown of what the WNBA’s brightest stars are taking home—and how they’re reacting to it.

How Much Will Each 2025 WNBA All-Star Player Earn in Bonuses?

Every player selected to the All-Star Game—starter or reserve—will receive a flat bonus of $2,575 for participating in the July 19 showcase. The payout remains the same regardless of the number of minutes played, the game result, or whether the player starts or comes off the bench. While it may seem like a nice perk on the surface, that figure amounts to just 2.10% of the league’s average salary, which sits at $117,133 according to The Athletic.

Unsurprisingly, players aren’t thrilled, especially union president Nneka Ogwumike, who has voiced strong frustration. “There’s room for reconstruction,” WNBPA President and 10-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike said. “[All-Star bonuses] are another component of the salary and compensation in terms of performance bonuses. What we’re looking to do is not just have a percentage of a higher salary.” That frustration is valid because the gap is wide.

What Are the Bonus Payouts for MVP, Skills Challenge, and 3-Point Contest at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game?

The WNBA All-Star Game MVP will take home a $5,150 bonus. Winners of the skills competition and three-point contest will each earn $2,575 officially from the league. But there’s one good news finally. All thanks to Aflac’s renewed partnership, the 3-point contest champion will additionally win $60,000, and the skills competition winner will get $55,000. That boosts the total prize pool to $115,000.

This partnership with the insurance company was first established last year and Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray won both competitions in 2024. She went home with $115,150 in bonuses from Aflac and the league. Her 2024 salary was $185,000. Those figures are at par with what the NBA players earned.

Which Top Players Are Participating in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and Eligible for These Bonuses?

If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that all of the fan favorites have made it to the roster and are rightfully eligible to receive the bonuses. Additionally, the coaches came through with a fair and sharp-eyed selection of the reserves. They made sure that no deserving talent was left behind. So, you can expect the prize pool to be handed out to the women who’ve truly earned it.

Like, the starters include names like Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), and Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty). Whereas, Angel Reese (Chicago Sky), Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm), and Kelsey Plum (LA Sparks) are among the reserves. And even several first-time All-Stars like Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, and Gabby Williams are also eligible for bonus payouts.

As for the discussion, hopefully, the players will receive all they deserve. The respect, compensation, and additional facilities. And both parties will make reasonable progress as opposed to what Stewart said Saturday. She revealed that the discussions between the two sides “haven’t even gotten to that point of talking about anything further than salary.”