PHOENIX (March 18, 2026) – Intersport today announced Eli Lilly and Company as the title sponsor of this year’s Women’s College All-Star Game.  Lilly’s continued commitment also extends into the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Combine, allowing dozens of prospective professional athletes the opportunity to test, train and compete in front of scouts ahead of the WNBA Draft on April 13.

Lilly returns to the fold as title sponsor for the second straight year after serving as title sponsor a year ago and will continue to use the partnership for an array of important initiatives.

“Women’s sports are at the center of culture, and conversations about women’s health belong there too,” said Lina Polimeni, Lilly’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Consumer. “Returning as title sponsor of the Women’s College All-Star Game lets us celebrate these athletes while continuing work that is deeply important to Lilly—raising awareness around the importance of early detection of breast cancer. When localized breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate can be as high as 99%1. That number should give every woman hope and remind us why awareness and early action matter.”

“We are honored to have Lilly as the title partner of the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Combine and the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game,” said Mark Starsiak, senior vice president at Intersport, which owns and operates the events. “Lilly’s dedication to championing these exceptional athletes as they pursue their professional dreams aligns perfectly with our mission to create an unparalleled platform for women’s college basketball. With Lilly’s support, we are able to further elevate the athlete experience, including the continued growth of the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Combine as an integral part of this weekend’s events. Additionally, Lilly’s leadership in advancing women’s health brings an important and meaningful dimension to our engagement with both the participating athletes and the Phoenix community. We are excited to build on this partnership and deliver an unforgettable weekend celebrating the future of the game.”

As part of Lilly’s commitment as a medicine company that puts health above all, the company will be offering free mammograms in Phoenix to encourage breast cancer screening.

Kicking off the weekend festivities will be the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Combine, taking place on Friday, April 3. Draft-level prospects hoping to make one final impression will take part in general testing, position-specific drill work and controlled scrimmages in front of professional scouts.

The 2026 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game is set for 11 a.m. MT on Saturday, April 4 and will be televised live on ESPN2. The event will take place at Global Credit Union Arena on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where a capacity crowd is expected as part of championship weekend. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at www.womenscollegeallstar.com/tickets.

Complete rosters for the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game and Lilly Women’s College All-Star Combine will be announced in the coming days.

Last April, dozens of college basketball’s top senior standouts converged in Tampa for the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game and inaugural Women’s College All-Star Combine. There, four All-Americans, six WNBA Draft Picks, five WNBA free agent signees, and over 18 all-conference honorees graced the court in front of a sold-out crowd.