India, July 26 -- For many years now, the prize money for WNBA All Star game has been a source of controversy. But this year, fans are going to witness a full overhaul, with significant changes in the money winners and participants are set to receive.

The controversy was very evident in the last WNBA All Star game held in Indianapolis in 2025. Players wore t-shirts with slogans about low prize money while warming up before the game. "Pay us what you owe us, we see the growth of the league, and as it stands, the current salary system is not really paying us what we're owed," Los Angeles Sparks forward had said after the game.

"And we want to be able to have that fair share moving forward, especially as we see all of the investment going ...