Who Will Sing National Anthem at WNBA All-Star Game 2025? Halftime Show Performers, and Other Details Revealed

When we at EssentiallySports started covering the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend live from Indy, we noticed a thing: it started on a high note, with fans pouring in swarms to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Even stars did not fail to disappoint. The WNBA breathed and celebrated women’s sports this year by partnering with brands like Nike. But what stole the show was the WNBA Starry 3-point Challenge and the Kia Skills Challenge. These highly electric contests reminded athletes and fans what the league truly stands for. And what it is capable of.

While Friday’s proceedings wrapped with much fervor, let us understand the chronology of the events leading up to the games. Who will grace the national anthem and the halftime performances? And we will also answer the most important question of all: where and how can fans watch the games? So, read on to find out.

Who Will Sing the National Anthem at the WNBA All-Star Game 2025?

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is set to begin with a powerful vocal performance, as acclaimed singer Joelle James takes the stage to perform the U.S. national anthem. This marks a return to familiar territory for James, who is no stranger to high-stakes moments in professional basketball.

She previously sang the anthem during last year’s NBA Finals, taking center court ahead of Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and their opponents. “I had the honor of singing at Game 5, where the Celtics clinched the championship,” she recalled during an appearance on the 13 Sunrise podcast. Now, she brings that same energy and reverence to the WNBA’s biggest weekend!

The Grammy-winning songwriter and singer is best known for co-penning Boo’d Up for Ella Mai. Her other songwriter credits include working for Muni Long, Saweetie, Tamar Braxton, Coi Leray, and others. Having said that, Joelle James was discovered by global artist and rapper Chris Brown back in the year 2011. He had soon signed her under his label, in partnership with Interscope Records. While we know who the National Anthem singer is, let us take a look at the halftime performances and the pre-game singers lined up ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star games.

Who Are the Halftime and Pre-Game Show Performers at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game?

Get ready to expect fireworks at this year’s ASW games. And if the games are this interesting, one can only imagine how lit the halftime and pre-game show performances would be! Don’t fret because renowned artist GloRilla is here to grace the evening! “You know I’m always going to represent for the ladies, and I’m excited to bring that BIG GLO energy to the WNBA All-Star stage,” Glo said in an official statement. The singer will take the center stage during halftime.

Known for her singles Whatchu Kno About Me and Let Her Cook, GloRilla is a three-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She shot to fame with her viral 2022 hit F.N.F. (Let’s Go). But she’s not the only performer. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert & Co. also invited globally renowned artist BIA. 

But as a pre-game performer, BIA will perform another one of her hit singles, We Go On, prior to the tip-off. Moreover, this song was chosen as the official anthem for ESPN’s 2025 WNBA season launch campaign. The rapper is also known for her famous collab with celebrity Niki Minaj on the chartbuster song, Whole Lotta Money.

While Minaj’s successful partnership rocketed the song to No. 3 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100, it also established BIA as a well-received songwriter and rapper in the listening community. And now, as we know who the pre-game and half-time performers are, let us understand how, when, and where to catch the ASW drama unfold.

When and Where Will the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Be Held, and Where Can Fans Watch It?

The most anticipated showdown between Team Clark and Team Collier will go on the floor at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Fans can catch the 2025 WNBA All-Star action live on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the arena. In case you wish to enjoy the games wrapped in the luxury of your homes, WNBA comes bearing good news!

Yes, fans can watch the game on their television sets in real time. The live broadcast can be viewed on ABC, Disney+, and ESPN+ from 8:30 PM ET onwards. Moreover, now you can also catch up with GloRilla and BIA’s halftime and pre-game performances, respectively. But unfortunately, they will only be featured live on the ABC broadcast.