WNBA 3-point contest rules, explained: Number of rounds, time limits, tiebreaker for 2026 contest

WNBA 3-point contest rules, explained: Number of rounds, time limits, tiebreaker for 2026 contest outlines the format for the WNBA’s 2026 3-Point Contest in Chicago. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena, featuring eight top shooters including Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, and Azzi Fudd. In Round 1, all six?participants? compete (the article states six enter the field), and only the top two advance to a final head-to-head round. Each player shoots 70 seconds per round from five locations beyond the 3-point line. Scoring can reach a maximum of 40 points per round, using “moneyball” racks worth two points and a full rack chosen by the player, while past events have included “Starry Range” racks worth three points. If tied for advancement, a tiebreaker shortens the time to 30 seconds for each tied player.