The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign will go orange to celebrate the tip-off of the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game festivities in a ceremony slated for Monday, July 10 at 8 p.m.

The 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will be played in Las Vegas at Michelob ULTRA Arena, home of the defending World Champion Las Vegas Aces, on Saturday, July 15. This marks the third time Las Vegas will host the WNBA’s midseason showcase, most recently having done so in 2021.

“Las Vegas couldn’t be prouder of our first major, professional sports champions, the Las Vegas Aces,” said Clark County Commission Chairman Jim Gibson. “We are thrilled to continue that celebration by honoring this incredible league at one of the most famous locations in the world.”

“With so many activities leading up to the WNBA All-Star game, there isn’t a more perfect location to kick-off the fun,” said Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft. “As a premiere sports destination for all fans and the home of the defending champions, our Las Vegas Aces, I look forward to hosting the WNBA and all its fans for years to come.”

“We are thrilled to have AT&T WNBA All-Star weekend returning to Las Vegas this year,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “Las Vegas has shown incredible support for the reigning champion Aces and for the WNBA over the years, and this will be an exciting opportunity to give the fans a tremendous WNBA All-Star experience with the second year of WNBA Live and many more activations and events throughout the weekend.”

“On behalf of the Aces we are excited to host 2023 WNBA All-Star Weekend here in Las Vegas! The organization is appreciative of our partnership with Clark County and thrilled to turn the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign that is recognized world-wide orange to represent the WNBA and all women who have played in the league,” said Aces President Nikki Fargas.

In addition to the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, the WNBA will look to host its WNBA Live Presented by U.S. Bank fan festival, now in its second year. An exciting, interactive event open to the public, WNBA Live Presented by U.S. Bank will provide fans an opportunity to experience the intersection of the WNBA, entertainment and culture leading up to the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. Details for “WNBA Live Presented by U.S. Bank will be announced in the future.

On Friday, July 14, some of the league’s biggest and brightest stars will display their talents at the 2023 edition of the Starry 3-Point Contest and Kia Skills Challenge.

Tickets for the 2023 AT&T All-Star Game on July 15 are sold out, but tickets remain for the Starry 3-Point Contest and Kia Skills Challenge on July 14, will may be purchased by visiting axs.com.

The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is located on the Las Vegas Strip south of Russell Road and was created in 1959 after the Clark County Commission approved funding for the project on what was then Highway 91. Submitting the lowest qualified bid was Western Electric Display, Inc. (aka “Western Neon”), purchased by YESCO in the 1960s.  The design, characteristic of the Googie architecture movement, was created by Betty Willis. The 25-foot-tall sign was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, Clark County’s centennial year. The sign, like the rest of the Las Vegas Strip, is in unincorporated Clark County.

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Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability.  With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11^th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.3 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2019). Included are the nation’s 8^th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.