TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2009 WNBA ALL-STAR GAME

-- Limited Tickets Now Available to the General Public --

NEW YORK, May 13, 2009 - The WNBA is releasing a limited number of tickets for the 2009 WNBA All-Star Game taking place Saturday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., the league announced today. The game will be televised live on ABC.

The sale follows a presale conducted for season-ticket holders of the host Connecticut Sun and the WNBA's 12 other teams.

Tickets are available by going online to ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-877-WNBA-TIX.

With tickets ranging from $10 to $55, fans can enjoy the unique experience of seeing the greatest female basketball players in the world take part in the WNBA's showcase event at one of the league's most exciting venues. Special pricing will apply for groups of 20 or more.

"To be selected to host the All-Star game for the second time in our short history is a credit to our fans and their passion for the WNBA," said Sun General Manager Chris Sienko. "We also look forward to hosting fans from around the WNBA and across the country when the best-of-the-best showcase their skills here at Mohegan Sun for what is sure to be an extremely entertaining event."