Candice Parker and adidas have prepared for the occasion.
The occasion? The 30th WNBA All-Star Game. A milestone worth celebrating needs a capsule worth the occasion. And the team over at adidas has delivered with multiple campaigns.
When Parker joined adidas in 2024 as President of adidas Women’s Basketball, the 7-time WNBA All-Star expressed how personal this new position was for her. Parker brought her championship legacy to the Three Stripes and promised a “movement focused on innovation, representation, and access.” Two years later, it is safe to say that she is delivering on that promise. And this 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend Capsule is proof.
Adidas has connected with Ryoko Rain, the beloved athletic brand that has developed a cult-following through their lively printed shorts. The ethos of unapologetically loud prints and colors are translated into this collection with adidas.
The collection explores the moments and sacrifices that exist before the accolades and the headlines. Founded by Garret James, the collection was inspired by his two daughters and is intended to be a love letter to them. The butterfly is featured throughout the apparel and doesn’t just represent transformation, but also growth, change, and tradition.
From a footwear perspective, adidas will launch a WNBA Player Exclusive Pack on July 24, 2026 ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, including colorways personalized for Satou Sabally and Sophie Cunningham, and a WNBA All-Star Edition colorway.
Sabally’s colorway draws inspiration from Gambia’s mango season, a nod to her father’s homeland, with personal touches including “Maktub” (meaning “everything is written”) and “My Roots Form the Crown,” a tribute to her mother’s maiden name, Krone, which translates to crown.
Cunningham’s colorway reflects her personality and Midwestern roots, built around a pink gradient with hints of baby blue and orange, featuring a cowboy-inspired graphic on the sock liner and the phrase “Giddy Up” printed inside the tongue. These special Player Exclusive shoes come as part of a long-term brand strategy, in partnership with our wholesale partners to continue to grow the commercial business in the women’s space
“This weekend you’ll not only see us celebrating women’s basketball, but also amplifying our fantastic athletes, partners, and the WNBA. Through exclusive player PEs, our ongoing collaboration with Ryoko Rain, and special product drops, we are giving all fans of the game another way to connect with our mission to be that next generation brand. All our weekend programs, including Sophie and Satou’s exclusive drops, are important individual pieces of a continued overall investment in all our veteran, next-generation players, and adidas women’s basketball,” explained Max Staiger, Global General Manager for adidas Basketball.
The WNBA’s 30th All-Star Weekend is a massive celebration. One worth celebrating by basketball fans globally. With that in mind, adidas has delivered a capsule up to the occasion.
The Ryoko Rain x adidas collection is available now via Adidas.
