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Women's National Basketball Association

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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. The league comprises 13 teams (scheduled to expand to 15 by 2026 and 18 by 2030). The WNBA is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA); league play began in 1997. The regular season runs from May to September, with each team playing 44 games. The top eight teams (regardless of conference) qualify for the playoffs, culminating in the WNBA Finals, which is played in October. The All-Star Game occurs midway through the season in July. The league hosts an annual mid-season competition, the Commissioner's Cup. The WNBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) as the governing body for basketball in the United States.

Infobox

Founded
April 24, 1996; 29 years ago (1996-04-24)
First season
1997
Country
United States
Number of teams
13 (15 by 2026 and 18 by 2030)
Domestic cup
Commissioner's Cup
Current champions
Las Vegas Aces(3rd title)
Most championships
Houston CometsMinnesota LynxSeattle Storm(4 titles each)
Commissioner
Cathy Engelbert
TV partners
mw- United States:ABC/ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN DeportesIonAmazon Prime VideoNBC/Telemundo/Universo/Peacock (starting May 2026)USA Network (starting May 2026)Canada:TSNSportsnetNBA TV CanadaInternational:see list
Website
wnba.com

Tables

Key · Teams
Symbol
Meaning
Franchise has relocated at some point in its existence
Overview of WNBA teams – 2025 season · Teams
Eastern
Eastern
Conference
Eastern
Team
Atlanta Dream
City
College Park, Georgia
Arena
Gateway Center Arena
Capacity
3,500
Joined
2008
Head coach
Karl Smesko
Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky
Conference
Chicago Sky
Team
Chicago, Illinois
City
Wintrust Arena
Arena
10,387
Capacity
2006
Joined
Tyler Marsh
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun
Conference
Connecticut Sun
Team
Uncasville, Connecticut
City
Mohegan Sun Arena
Arena
9,323
Capacity
1999*
Joined
Rachid Meziane
Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
Conference
Indiana Fever
Team
Indianapolis, Indiana
City
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Arena
17,274
Capacity
2000
Joined
Stephanie White
New York Liberty
New York Liberty
Conference
New York Liberty
Team
Brooklyn, New York
City
Barclays Center
Arena
17,732
Capacity
1997
Joined
Chris DeMarco
Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics
Conference
Washington Mystics
Team
Washington, D.C.
City
CareFirst Arena
Arena
4,200
Capacity
1998
Joined
Sydney Johnson
Western
Western
Conference
Western
Team
Dallas Wings
City
Arlington, Texas
Arena
College Park Center
Capacity
7,000
Joined
1998*
Head coach
Jose Fernandez
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries
Conference
Golden State Valkyries
Team
San Francisco, California
City
Chase Center
Arena
18,064
Capacity
2025
Joined
Natalie Nakase
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces
Conference
Las Vegas Aces
Team
Paradise, Nevada
City
Michelob Ultra Arena
Arena
12,000
Capacity
1997*
Joined
Becky Hammon
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks
Conference
Los Angeles Sparks
Team
Los Angeles, California
City
Crypto.com Arena
Arena
19,079
Capacity
1997
Joined
Lynne Roberts
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx
Conference
Minnesota Lynx
Team
Minneapolis, Minnesota
City
Target Center
Arena
18,798
Capacity
1999
Joined
Cheryl Reeve
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
Conference
Phoenix Mercury
Team
Phoenix, Arizona
City
Mortgage Matchup Center
Arena
17,071
Capacity
1997
Joined
Nate Tibbetts
Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm
Conference
Seattle Storm
Team
Seattle, Washington
City
Climate Pledge Arena
Arena
18,300
Capacity
2000
Joined
Sonia Raman
Conference
Team
City
Arena
Capacity
Joined
Head coach
Eastern
Atlanta Dream
College Park, Georgia
Gateway Center Arena
3,500
2008
Karl Smesko
Chicago Sky
Chicago, Illinois
Wintrust Arena
10,387
2006
Tyler Marsh
Connecticut Sun
Uncasville, Connecticut
Mohegan Sun Arena
9,323
1999*
Rachid Meziane
Indiana Fever
Indianapolis, Indiana
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274
2000
Stephanie White
New York Liberty
Brooklyn, New York
Barclays Center
17,732
1997
Chris DeMarco
Washington Mystics
Washington, D.C.
CareFirst Arena
4,200
1998
Sydney Johnson
Western
Dallas Wings
Arlington, Texas
College Park Center
7,000
1998*
Jose Fernandez
Golden State Valkyries
San Francisco, California
Chase Center
18,064
2025
Natalie Nakase
Las Vegas Aces
Paradise, Nevada
Michelob Ultra Arena
12,000
1997*
Becky Hammon
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles, California
Crypto.com Arena
19,079
1997
Lynne Roberts
Minnesota Lynx
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Target Center
18,798
1999
Cheryl Reeve
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix, Arizona
Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071
1997
Nate Tibbetts
Seattle Storm
Seattle, Washington
Climate Pledge Arena
18,300
2000
Sonia Raman
Planned WNBA teams · Teams › Future teams
Portland Fire
Portland Fire
Team
Portland Fire
City
Portland, Oregon
Arena
Moda Center
Capacity
19,393
Joining
2026
Head coach
Alex Sarama
Toronto Tempo
Toronto Tempo
Team
Toronto Tempo
City
Toronto, Ontario
Arena
Coca-Cola Coliseum
Capacity
8,700
Joining
2026
Head coach
Sandy Brondello
Cleveland WNBA team
Cleveland WNBA team
Team
Cleveland WNBA team
City
Cleveland, Ohio
Arena
Rocket Arena
Capacity
19,432
Joining
2028
Detroit WNBA team
Detroit WNBA team
Team
Detroit WNBA team
City
Detroit, Michigan
Arena
Little Caesars Arena
Capacity
20,332
Joining
2029
Philadelphia WNBA team
Philadelphia WNBA team
Team
Philadelphia WNBA team
City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arena
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Capacity
21,000
Joining
2030
Team
City
Arena
Capacity
Joining
Head coach
Portland Fire
Portland, Oregon
Moda Center
19,393
2026
Alex Sarama
Toronto Tempo
Toronto, Ontario
Coca-Cola Coliseum
8,700
2026
Sandy Brondello
Cleveland WNBA team
Cleveland, Ohio
Rocket Arena
19,432
2028
Detroit WNBA team
Detroit, Michigan
Little Caesars Arena
20,332
2029
Philadelphia WNBA team
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Xfinity Mobile Arena
21,000
2030
WNBA Milestones · Players and coaches › Milestones
First player signed
First player signed
Milestone
First player signed
Player
Sheryl Swoopes
Team
Houston Comets
Date
October 23, 1996
Information
Signed by the WNBA and assigned to Houston.
First points scored
First points scored
Milestone
First points scored
Player
Penny Toler
Team
Los Angeles Sparks
Date
June 21, 1997
Information
Scored the first points on a baseline jump-shot.
First triple-double
First triple-double
Milestone
First triple-double
Player
Sheryl Swoopes
Team
Houston Comets
Date
July 27, 1998
Information
14 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists
First slam dunk
First slam dunk
Milestone
First slam dunk
Player
Lisa Leslie
Team
Los Angeles Sparks
Date
July 30, 2002
Information
Dunked on a fast break against Miami
First 50–40–90 season
First 50–40–90 season
Milestone
First 50–40–90 season
Player
Elena Delle Donne
Team
Washington Mystics
Date
2019
Information
51.5% FG, 43.0% 3FG, 97.4% FT
Most games played
Most games played
Milestone
Most games played
Player
Sue Bird
Team
Seattle Storm
Date
2002–2012, 2014–2018, 2020–2022
Information
580 games
Most career points
Most career points
Milestone
Most career points
Player
Diana Taurasi
Team
Phoenix Mercury
Date
2004–2014, 2016–2024
Information
10,646 points
Most career rebounds
Most career rebounds
Milestone
Most career rebounds
Player
Tina Charles
Team
Connecticut Sun / Washington Mystics / Phoenix Mercury / Seattle Storm / Atlanta Dream
Date
2010–2019, 2021–2022, 2024–present
Information
4,207 rebounds
Most career assists
Most career assists
Milestone
Most career assists
Player
Sue Bird
Team
Seattle Storm
Date
2002–2012, 2014–2018, 2020–2022
Information
3,234 assists
Most career blocks
Most career blocks
Milestone
Most career blocks
Player
Margo Dydek
Team
Utah Starzz / San Antonio Silver Stars / Connecticut Sun / Los Angeles Sparks
Date
1998–2004, 2005–2007, 2008
Information
877 blocks
Most career steals
Most career steals
Milestone
Most career steals
Player
Tamika Catchings
Team
Indiana Fever
Date
2002–2016
Information
1,074 steals
Most 3-pointers
Most 3-pointers
Milestone
Most 3-pointers
Player
Diana Taurasi
Team
Phoenix Mercury
Date
2004–2014, 2016–2024
Information
1,447 3-pointers
Most points in a game
Most points in a game
Milestone
Most points in a game
Player
Liz Cambage
Team
Dallas Wings
Date
July 17, 2018
Information
53 points
A'ja Wilson
A'ja Wilson
Milestone
A'ja Wilson
Player
Las Vegas Aces
Team
August 22, 2023
Most rebounds in a game
Most rebounds in a game
Milestone
Most rebounds in a game
Player
Chamique Holdsclaw
Team
Washington Mystics
Date
May 23, 2003
Information
24 rebounds
Most assists in a game
Most assists in a game
Milestone
Most assists in a game
Player
Caitlin Clark
Team
Indiana Fever
Date
July 17, 2024
Information
19 assists
Most career regular season wins for a coach
Most career regular season wins for a coach
Milestone
Most career regular season wins for a coach
Player
Mike Thibault
Team
Connecticut Sun / Washington Mystics
Date
2003–2022
Information
379 wins
Most career post-season wins for a coach
Most career post-season wins for a coach
Milestone
Most career post-season wins for a coach
Player
Cheryl Reeve
Team
Minnesota Lynx
Date
2010–present
Information
50 wins
Most team points in one game
Most team points in one game
Milestone
Most team points in one game
Player
–
Team
Phoenix Mercury
Date
July 24, 2010
Information
127 points in double overtime against Minnesota
Most team points in a regulation game
Most team points in a regulation game
Milestone
Most team points in a regulation game
Player
–
Team
Phoenix Mercury
Date
July 22, 2010
Information
123 points against Tulsa
Largest margin of victory
Largest margin of victory
Milestone
Largest margin of victory
Player
–
Team
Minnesota Lynx
Date
August 18, 2017
Information
59-point win (111–52) over Indiana
Largest attendance for any game
Largest attendance for any game
Milestone
Largest attendance for any game
Player
–
Team
Detroit Shock
Date
September 16, 2007
Information
22,076 in game 5 of 2007 Finals
Largest attendance for a regular-season game
Largest attendance for a regular-season game
Milestone
Largest attendance for a regular-season game
Player
–
Team
Washington Mystics
Date
September 19, 2024
Information
20,711 vs. Indiana Fever
Milestone
Player
Team
Date
Information
First player signed
Sheryl Swoopes
Houston Comets
October 23, 1996
Signed by the WNBA and assigned to Houston.
First points scored
Penny Toler
Los Angeles Sparks
June 21, 1997
Scored the first points on a baseline jump-shot.
First triple-double
Sheryl Swoopes
Houston Comets
July 27, 1998
14 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists
First slam dunk
Lisa Leslie
Los Angeles Sparks
July 30, 2002
Dunked on a fast break against Miami
First 50–40–90 season
Elena Delle Donne
Washington Mystics
2019
51.5% FG, 43.0% 3FG, 97.4% FT
Most games played
Sue Bird
Seattle Storm
2002–2012, 2014–2018, 2020–2022
580 games
Most career points
Diana Taurasi
Phoenix Mercury
2004–2014, 2016–2024
10,646 points
Most career rebounds
Tina Charles
Connecticut Sun / Washington Mystics / Phoenix Mercury / Seattle Storm / Atlanta Dream
2010–2019, 2021–2022, 2024–present
4,207 rebounds
Most career assists
Sue Bird
Seattle Storm
2002–2012, 2014–2018, 2020–2022
3,234 assists
Most career blocks
Margo Dydek
Utah Starzz / San Antonio Silver Stars / Connecticut Sun / Los Angeles Sparks
1998–2004, 2005–2007, 2008
877 blocks
Most career steals
Tamika Catchings
Indiana Fever
2002–2016
1,074 steals
Most 3-pointers
Diana Taurasi
Phoenix Mercury
2004–2014, 2016–2024
1,447 3-pointers
Most points in a game
Liz Cambage
Dallas Wings
July 17, 2018
53 points
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces
August 22, 2023
Most rebounds in a game
Chamique Holdsclaw
Washington Mystics
May 23, 2003
24 rebounds
Most assists in a game
Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever
July 17, 2024
19 assists
Most career regular season wins for a coach
Mike Thibault
Connecticut Sun / Washington Mystics
2003–2022
379 wins
Most career post-season wins for a coach
Cheryl Reeve
Minnesota Lynx
2010–present
50 wins
Most team points in one game
–
Phoenix Mercury
July 24, 2010
127 points in double overtime against Minnesota
Most team points in a regulation game
–
Phoenix Mercury
July 22, 2010
123 points against Tulsa
Largest margin of victory
–
Minnesota Lynx
August 18, 2017
59-point win (111–52) over Indiana
Largest attendance for any game
–
Detroit Shock
September 16, 2007
22,076 in game 5 of 2007 Finals
Largest attendance for a regular-season game
–
Washington Mystics
September 19, 2024
20,711 vs. Indiana Fever
· Players and coaches › Awards › Most recent award winners
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Award
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Award
A'ja Wilson
Winner
Las Vegas Aces
Team
Center
Position
51 out of 72
Finals MVP
Finals MVP
Award
Finals MVP
Award
N/A
Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Award
Rookie of the Year
Award
Paige Bueckers
Winner
Dallas Wings
Team
Guard
Position
70 out of 72
Most Improved Player
Most Improved Player
Award
Most Improved Player
Award
Veronica Burton
Winner
Golden State Valkyries
Team
68 out of 72
Co-Defensive Player of the Year
Co-Defensive Player of the Year
Award
Co-Defensive Player of the Year
Award
Alanna Smith
Winner
Minnesota Lynx
Team
Forward
Position
29 out of 72 (each)
A'ja Wilson
A'ja Wilson
Award
A'ja Wilson
Award
Las Vegas Aces
Winner
Center
Sixth Player of the Year
Sixth Player of the Year
Award
Sixth Player of the Year
Award
Naz Hillmon
Winner
Atlanta Dream
Team
Forward
Position
44 out of 72
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Award
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Award
Nneka Ogwumike
Winner
Seattle Storm
Team
18 out of 72
Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
Award
Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
Award
Tina Charles
Winner
Connecticut Sun
Team
Center
Position
N/A
Peak Performers
Peak Performers
Award
Peak Performers
Award
Points
Winner
A'ja Wilson
Team
Las Vegas Aces
Position
Center
Votes/Statistic
23.4 ppg
Rebounds
Rebounds
Award
Rebounds
Award
Angel Reese
Winner
Chicago Sky
Team
Forward
Position
12.6 rpg
Assists
Assists
Award
Assists
Award
Alyssa Thomas
Winner
Phoenix Mercury
Team
9.2 apg
Coach of the Year
Coach of the Year
Award
Coach of the Year
Award
Natalie Nakase
Winner
Golden State Valkyries
Team
Head Coach
Position
53 out of 72
Basketball Executive of the Year
Basketball Executive of the Year
Award
Basketball Executive of the Year
Award
Dan Padover
Winner
Atlanta Dream
Team
General Manager
Position
8 out of 14
Business Executive Leadership Award
Business Executive Leadership Award
Award
Business Executive Leadership Award
Award
Jess Smith
Winner
Golden State Valkyries
Team
President
Position
N/A
Award
Winner
Team
Position
Votes/Statistic
Ref.
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces
Center
51 out of 72
Finals MVP
N/A
Rookie of the Year
Paige Bueckers
Dallas Wings
Guard
70 out of 72
Most Improved Player
Veronica Burton
Golden State Valkyries
68 out of 72
Co-Defensive Player of the Year
Alanna Smith
Minnesota Lynx
Forward
29 out of 72 (each)
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces
Center
Sixth Player of the Year
Naz Hillmon
Atlanta Dream
Forward
44 out of 72
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Nneka Ogwumike
Seattle Storm
18 out of 72
Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
Tina Charles
Connecticut Sun
Center
N/A
Peak Performers
Points
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces
Center
ppg
Rebounds
Angel Reese
Chicago Sky
Forward
rpg
Assists
Alyssa Thomas
Phoenix Mercury
apg
Coach of the Year
Natalie Nakase
Golden State Valkyries
Head Coach
53 out of 72
Basketball Executive of the Year
Dan Padover
Atlanta Dream
General Manager
8 out of 14
Business Executive Leadership Award
Jess Smith
Golden State Valkyries
President
N/A
· Players and coaches › Retired numbers
14
2013
2013–2022
14
No.
14
Team
Chicago Sky
Player
Allie Quigley
Pos.
G
Tenure
2013–2022
3
3
No.
3
Team
Candace Parker
Player
F
Pos.
2021–2022
24
2002
2002–2016
24
No.
24
Team
Indiana Fever
Player
Tamika Catchings
Pos.
SF
Tenure
2002–2016
25
2007
2007–2014
25
No.
25
Team
Las Vegas Aces
Player
Becky Hammon
Pos.
G
Tenure
2007–2014
3
2008
2008–2020
3
No.
3
Team
Los Angeles Sparks
Player
Candace Parker
Pos.
F
Tenure
2008–2020
9
9
No.
9
Team
Lisa Leslie
Player
C
Pos.
1997–2009
11
11
No.
11
Team
Penny Toler
Player
G
Pos.
1997–1999
13
2010
2010–2018
13
No.
13
Team
Minnesota Lynx
Player
Lindsay Whalen
Pos.
G
Tenure
2010–2018
23
23
No.
23
Team
Maya Moore
Player
F
Pos.
2011–2018
32
32
No.
32
Team
Rebekkah Brunson
Player
F
Pos.
2010–2018
33
33
No.
33
Team
Seimone Augustus
Player
G
Pos.
2006–2019
34
34
No.
34
Team
Sylvia Fowles
Player
C
Pos.
2015–2022
7
1997
1997–2001
7
No.
7
Team
Phoenix Mercury
Player
Michele Timms
Pos.
G
Tenure
1997–2001
13
13
No.
13
Team
Penny Taylor
Player
G/F
Pos.
2004–2016
22
22
No.
22
Team
Jennifer Gillom
Player
F
Pos.
1997–2002
32
32
No.
32
Team
Bridget Pettis
Player
G
Pos.
1997–2006
15
2001
2001–2012
15
No.
15
Team
Seattle Storm
Player
Lauren Jackson
Pos.
F/C
Tenure
2001–2012
10
10
No.
10
Team
Sue Bird
Player
G
Pos.
2001–2022
No.
Team
Player
Pos.
Tenure
Ref.
14
Chicago Sky
Allie Quigley
G
2013–2022
3
Candace Parker
F
2021–2022
24
Indiana Fever
Tamika Catchings
SF
2002–2016
25
Las Vegas Aces
Becky Hammon
G
2007–2014
3
Los Angeles Sparks
Candace Parker
F
2008–2020
9
Lisa Leslie
C
1997–2009
11
Penny Toler
G
1997–1999
13
Minnesota Lynx
Lindsay Whalen
G
2010–2018
23
Maya Moore
F
2011–2018
32
Rebekkah Brunson
F
2010–2018
33
Seimone Augustus
G
2006–2019
34
Sylvia Fowles
C
2015–2022
7
Phoenix Mercury
Michele Timms
G
1997–2001
13
Penny Taylor
G/F
2004–2016
22
Jennifer Gillom
F
1997–2002
32
Bridget Pettis
G
1997–2006
15
Seattle Storm
Lauren Jackson
F/C
2001–2012
10
Sue Bird
G
2001–2022
· Rules and regulations › Court dimensions
Area
Area
WNBA Court Dimensions
Area
WNBA Court Dimensions
Imperial
WNBA Court Dimensions
Metric
Length of court (baseline to baseline)
Length of court (baseline to baseline)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Length of court (baseline to baseline)
WNBA Court Dimensions
94 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
28.65 m
Width of court (sideline to sideline)
Width of court (sideline to sideline)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Width of court (sideline to sideline)
WNBA Court Dimensions
50 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
15.24 m
Rim height (floor to rim)
Rim height (floor to rim)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Rim height (floor to rim)
WNBA Court Dimensions
10 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
3.05 m
Center circle diameter
Center circle diameter
WNBA Court Dimensions
Center circle diameter
WNBA Court Dimensions
12 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
3.66 m
Three-point line distance from center of basket
Three-point line distance from center of basket
WNBA Court Dimensions
Three-point line distance from center of basket
WNBA Court Dimensions
22 ft 1.75 in
WNBA Court Dimensions
6.75 m
Three-point line distance from center of basket (corners)
Three-point line distance from center of basket (corners)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Three-point line distance from center of basket (corners)
WNBA Court Dimensions
22 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
6.71 m
Shaded area/Lane/Key length
Shaded area/Lane/Key length
WNBA Court Dimensions
Shaded area/Lane/Key length
WNBA Court Dimensions
19 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
5.8 m
Shaded area/Lane/Key width
Shaded area/Lane/Key width
WNBA Court Dimensions
Shaded area/Lane/Key width
WNBA Court Dimensions
16 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
4.88 m
Restricted area (aka "block/charge arc")(distance from center of basket)
Restricted area (aka "block/charge arc")(distance from center of basket)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Restricted area (aka "block/charge arc")(distance from center of basket)
WNBA Court Dimensions
4 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
1.22 m
Free-throw line (distance from backboard)
Free-throw line (distance from backboard)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Free-throw line (distance from backboard)
WNBA Court Dimensions
15 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
4.57 m
Free-throw half-circle radius
Free-throw half-circle radius
WNBA Court Dimensions
Free-throw half-circle radius
WNBA Court Dimensions
6 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
1.83 m
Backboard width (side to side)
Backboard width (side to side)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Backboard width (side to side)
WNBA Court Dimensions
6 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
1.83 m
Coaching box width (from baseline)
Coaching box width (from baseline)
WNBA Court Dimensions
Coaching box width (from baseline)
WNBA Court Dimensions
28 ft
WNBA Court Dimensions
8.54 m
All dimensions are in line with NBA regulations except the main three-point arc. The three-point distance at the corners is identical in the NBA and WNBA.
All dimensions are in line with NBA regulations except the main three-point arc. The three-point distance at the corners is identical in the NBA and WNBA.
WNBA Court Dimensions
All dimensions are in line with NBA regulations except the main three-point arc. The three-point distance at the corners is identical in the NBA and WNBA.
WNBA Court Dimensions
Area
Imperial
Metric
Length of court (baseline to baseline)
94 ft
28.65 m
Width of court (sideline to sideline)
50 ft
15.24 m
Rim height (floor to rim)
10 ft
3.05 m
Center circle diameter
12 ft
3.66 m
Three-point line distance from center of basket
22 ft 1.75 in
6.75 m
Three-point line distance from center of basket (corners)
22 ft
6.71 m
Shaded area/Lane/Key length
19 ft
5.8 m
Shaded area/Lane/Key width
16 ft
4.88 m
Restricted area (aka "block/charge arc")(distance from center of basket)
4 ft
1.22 m
Free-throw line (distance from backboard)
15 ft
4.57 m
Free-throw half-circle radius
6 ft
1.83 m
Backboard width (side to side)
6 ft
1.83 m
Coaching box width (from baseline)
28 ft
8.54 m
All dimensions are in line with NBA regulations except the main three-point arc. The three-point distance at the corners is identical in the NBA and WNBA.
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Rank
Rank
Jersey Sales
Rank
Jersey Sales
1
Jersey Sales
2
Jersey Sales
3
Jersey Sales
4
Jersey Sales
5
Jersey Sales
6
Jersey Sales
7
Jersey Sales
8
Jersey Sales
9
Jersey Sales
10
Player
Player
Jersey Sales
Player
Jersey Sales
Sabrina Ionescu
Jersey Sales
Sue Bird
Jersey Sales
Diana Taurasi
Jersey Sales
A'ja Wilson
Jersey Sales
Breanna Stewart
Jersey Sales
Candace Parker
Jersey Sales
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Jersey Sales
Elena Delle Donne
Jersey Sales
Maya Moore
Jersey Sales
Liz Cambage
Team
Team
Jersey Sales
Team
Jersey Sales
Liberty
Jersey Sales
Storm
Jersey Sales
Mercury
Jersey Sales
Aces
Jersey Sales
Storm
Jersey Sales
Sky
Jersey Sales
Mercury
Jersey Sales
Mystics
Jersey Sales
Lynx
Jersey Sales
Aces
Jersey Sales
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Player
Sabrina Ionescu
Sue Bird
Diana Taurasi
A'ja Wilson
Breanna Stewart
Candace Parker
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Elena Delle Donne
Maya Moore
Liz Cambage
Team
Liberty
Storm
Mercury
Aces
Storm
Sky
Mercury
Mystics
Lynx
Aces
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Rank
Rank
Team Sales
Rank
Team Sales
1
Team Sales
2
Team Sales
3
Team Sales
4
Team Sales
5
Team
Team
Team Sales
Team
Team Sales
Seattle Storm
Team Sales
New York Liberty
Team Sales
Las Vegas Aces
Team Sales
Phoenix Mercury
Team Sales
Chicago Sky
Team Sales
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Seattle Storm
New York Liberty
Las Vegas Aces
Phoenix Mercury
Chicago Sky
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Rank
Rank
Jersey Sales
Rank
Jersey Sales
1
Jersey Sales
2
Jersey Sales
3
Jersey Sales
4
Jersey Sales
5
Player
Player
Jersey Sales
Player
Jersey Sales
Caitlin Clark
Jersey Sales
Angel Reese
Jersey Sales
Sabrina Ionescu
Jersey Sales
Kate Martin
Jersey Sales
A'ja Wilson
Team
Team
Jersey Sales
Team
Jersey Sales
Fever
Jersey Sales
Sky
Jersey Sales
Liberty
Jersey Sales
Aces
Jersey Sales
Aces
Jersey Sales
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
Player
Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese
Sabrina Ionescu
Kate Martin
A'ja Wilson
Team
Fever
Sky
Liberty
Aces
Aces
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Rank
Team Sales
Rank
Team Sales
1
Team Sales
2
Team Sales
3
Team Sales
4
Team Sales
5
Team
Team
Team Sales
Team
Team Sales
Indiana Fever
Team Sales
Chicago Sky
Team Sales
New York Liberty
Team Sales
Las Vegas Aces
Team Sales
Seattle Storm
Team Sales
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Indiana Fever
Chicago Sky
New York Liberty
Las Vegas Aces
Seattle Storm
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Rank
Rank
Jersey Sales
Rank
Jersey Sales
1
Jersey Sales
2
Jersey Sales
3
Jersey Sales
4
Jersey Sales
5
Jersey Sales
6
Jersey Sales
7
Jersey Sales
8
Jersey Sales
9
Jersey Sales
10
Player
Player
Jersey Sales
Player
Jersey Sales
Caitlin Clark
Jersey Sales
Paige Bueckers
Jersey Sales
Kate Martin
Jersey Sales
Angel Reese
Jersey Sales
A'ja Wilson
Jersey Sales
Hailey Van Lith
Jersey Sales
Cameron Brink
Jersey Sales
Napheesa Collier
Jersey Sales
Kamilla Cardoso
Jersey Sales
Sabrina Ionescu
Team
Team
Jersey Sales
Team
Jersey Sales
Fever
Jersey Sales
Wings
Jersey Sales
Valkyries
Jersey Sales
Sky
Jersey Sales
Aces
Jersey Sales
Sky
Jersey Sales
Sparks
Jersey Sales
Lynx
Jersey Sales
Sky
Jersey Sales
Liberty
Jersey Sales
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Player
Caitlin Clark
Paige Bueckers
Kate Martin
Angel Reese
A'ja Wilson
Hailey Van Lith
Cameron Brink
Napheesa Collier
Kamilla Cardoso
Sabrina Ionescu
Team
Fever
Wings
Valkyries
Sky
Aces
Sky
Sparks
Lynx
Sky
Liberty
CHA
CHA
Year
CHA
Team
CLE
Team
DET
Team
HOU
Team
LA
Team
MIN
Team
NY
Team
ORL
Team
PHX
Team
SAC
Team
UTA
Team
WAS
Team
Regular season
League
Post­season
1997
1997
Year
1997
Team
8,307
Team
7,971
Team
9,814
Team
8,937
Team
13,270
Team
13,703
Team
7,858
Team
7,611
League
9,684
League
14,849
1998
1998
Year
1998
Team
8,561
Team
10,350
Team
10,229
Team
12,602
Team
7,653
Team
14,935
Team
13,764
Team
6,578
Team
8,104
Team
15,910
League
10,869
League
11,964
1999
1999
Year
1999
Team
7,080
Team
9,350
Team
8,485
Team
11,906
Team
7,625
Team
10,494
Team
14,047
Team
9,801
Team
12,219
Team
8,626
Team
7,544
Team
15,306
League
10,207
League
12,647
Year
Team
League
CHA
CLE
DET
HOU
LA
MIN
NY
ORL
PHX
SAC
UTA
WAS
Regular season
Post­season
1997
8,307
7,971
9,814
8,937
13,270
13,703
7,858
7,611
9,684
14,849
1998
8,561
10,350
10,229
12,602
7,653
14,935
13,764
6,578
8,104
15,910
10,869
11,964
1999
7,080
9,350
8,485
11,906
7,625
10,494
14,047
9,801
12,219
8,626
7,544
15,306
10,207
12,647
ATL
ATL
Year
ATL
Team
CHA
Team
CHI
Team
CLE
Team
CON
Team
DET
Team
HOU
Team
IND
Team
LA
Team
MIA
Team
MIN
Team
NY
Team
ORL
Team
PHX
Team
POR
Team
SAC
Team
SA
Team
SEA
Team
UTA
Team
WAS
Team
Regular season
League
Post­season
2000
2000
Year
2000
Team
5,685
Team
8,596
Team
6,716
Team
12,255
Team
12,267
Team
6,563
Team
7,983
Team
7,290
Team
14,498
Team
7,363
Team
10,130
Team
8,317
Team
7,928
Team
8,912
Team
6,420
Team
15,258
League
9,074
League
12,222
2001
2001
Year
2001
Team
6,595
Team
9,211
Team
6,834
Team
11,320
Team
8,683
Team
9,278
Team
8,840
Team
7,538
Team
15,671
Team
7,430
Team
8,558
Team
8,604
Team
8,350
Team
5,954
Team
6,907
Team
15,417
League
9,074
League
11,430
2002
2002
Year
2002
Team
6,667
Team
9,318
Team
5,686
Team
10,866
Team
8,434
Team
11,651
Team
8,828
Team
7,819
Team
14,670
Team
7,115
Team
8,737
Team
8,041
Team
9,011
Team
6,989
Team
7,420
Team
16,202
League
9,228
League
11,537
2003
2003
Year
2003
Team
7,062
Team
7,400
Team
6,023
Team
7,862
Team
8,835
Team
8,340
Team
9,290
Team
7,074
Team
12,123
Team
8,501
Team
9,125
Team
10,384
Team
7,109
Team
14,042
League
8,800
League
9,205
2004
2004
Year
2004
Team
6,846
Team
6,707
Team
9,462
Team
8,086
Team
7,588
Team
10,428
Team
7,359
Team
9,886
Team
8,017
Team
8,679
Team
8,395
Team
7,899
Team
12,615
League
8,613
League
9,490
2005
2005
Year
2005
Team
5,768
Team
7,173
Team
9,374
Team
7,099
Team
8,382
Team
8,854
Team
6,673
Team
10,140
Team
7,303
Team
8,542
Team
7,944
Team
8,891
Team
10,088
League
8,172
League
8,397
2006
2006
Year
2006
Team
5,941
Team
3,390
Team
7,417
Team
9,380
Team
7,682
Team
7,222
Team
8,311
Team
6,442
Team
9,120
Team
7,459
Team
8,691
Team
7,397
Team
8,568
Team
7,839
League
7,490
League
8,397
2007
2007
Year
2007
Team
3,915
Team
7,970
Team
9,749
Team
8,166
Team
7,032
Team
8,695
Team
7,119
Team
8,698
Team
7,737
Team
8,387
Team
7,569
Team
7,974
Team
7,788
League
7,819
League
10,312
2008
2008
Year
2008
Team
8,316
Team
3,656
Team
7,644
Team
9,569
Team
6,585
Team
7,702
Team
9,508
Team
6,968
Team
9,045
Team
8,522
Team
8,180
Team
7,984
Team
8,265
Team
9,096
League
7,948
League
8,420
2009
2009
Year
2009
Team
7,102
Team
3,932
Team
6,794
Team
8,004
Team
7,939
Team
10,387
Team
7,537
Team
9,800
Team
8,523
Team
7,744
Team
7,527
Team
7,874
Team
11,338
League
8,039
League
9,979
Year
Team
League
ATL
CHA
CHI
CLE
CON
DET
HOU
IND
LA
MIA
MIN
NY
ORL
PHX
POR
SAC
SA
SEA
UTA
WAS
Regular season
Post­season
2000
5,685
8,596
6,716
12,255
12,267
6,563
7,983
7,290
14,498
7,363
10,130
8,317
7,928
8,912
6,420
15,258
9,074
12,222
2001
6,595
9,211
6,834
11,320
8,683
9,278
8,840
7,538
15,671
7,430
8,558
8,604
8,350
5,954
6,907
15,417
9,074
11,430
2002
6,667
9,318
5,686
10,866
8,434
11,651
8,828
7,819
14,670
7,115
8,737
8,041
9,011
6,989
7,420
16,202
9,228
11,537
2003
7,062
7,400
6,023
7,862
8,835
8,340
9,290
7,074
12,123
8,501
9,125
10,384
7,109
14,042
8,800
9,205
2004
6,846
6,707
9,462
8,086
7,588
10,428
7,359
9,886
8,017
8,679
8,395
7,899
12,615
8,613
9,490
2005
5,768
7,173
9,374
7,099
8,382
8,854
6,673
10,140
7,303
8,542
7,944
8,891
10,088
8,172
8,397
2006
5,941
3,390
7,417
9,380
7,682
7,222
8,311
6,442
9,120
7,459
8,691
7,397
8,568
7,839
7,490
8,397
2007
3,915
7,970
9,749
8,166
7,032
8,695
7,119
8,698
7,737
8,387
7,569
7,974
7,788
7,819
10,312
2008
8,316
3,656
7,644
9,569
6,585
7,702
9,508
6,968
9,045
8,522
8,180
7,984
8,265
9,096
7,948
8,420
2009
7,102
3,932
6,794
8,004
7,939
10,387
7,537
9,800
8,523
7,744
7,527
7,874
11,338
8,039
9,979
ATL
ATL
Year
ATL
Team
CHI
Team
CON
Team
DAL
Team
IND
Team
LA
Team
LV
Team
MIN
Team
NY
Team
PHX
Team
SA
Team
SEA
Team
TUL
Team
WAS
Team
Regular season
League
Post­season
2010
2010
Year
2010
Team
6,293
Team
4,293
Team
7,486
Team
—
Team
8,265
Team
9,468
Team
—
Team
7,622
Team
11,069
Team
8,982
Team
8,041
Team
8,322
Team
4,812
Team
9,357
League
7,834
League
10,822
2011
2011
Year
2011
Team
6,487
Team
5,536
Team
7,056
Team
—
Team
8,054
Team
10,316
Team
—
Team
8,447
Team
7,702
Team
9,167
Team
8,751
Team
8,659
Team
4,828
Team
10,449
League
7,954
League
9,232
2012
2012
Year
2012
Team
5,453
Team
5,573
Team
7,266
Team
—
Team
7,582
Team
10,089
Team
—
Team
9,683
Team
6,779
Team
7,814
Team
7,850
Team
7,486
Team
5,203
Team
8,639
League
7,452
League
9,195
2013
2013
Year
2013
Team
5,853
Team
6,601
Team
6,548
Team
—
Team
8,164
Team
9,869
Team
—
Team
9,381
Team
7,189
Team
8,557
Team
7,914
Team
6,981
Team
5,474
Team
7,838
League
7,531
League
7,574
2014
2014
Year
2014
Team
5,864
Team
6,685
Team
5,980
Team
—
Team
7,900
Team
8,288
Team
—
Team
9,333
Team
8,949
Team
9,557
Team
7,719
Team
6,717
Team
5,566
Team
8,377
League
7,578
League
8,200
2015
2015
Year
2015
Team
6,122
Team
6,894
Team
5,557
Team
—
Team
7,485
Team
9,065
Team
—
Team
9,364
Team
9,159
Team
9,946
Team
4,831
Team
6,516
Team
5,167
Team
7,714
League
7,318
League
8,799
2016
2016
Year
2016
Team
5,614
Team
7,009
Team
5,837
Team
5,298
Team
8,575
Team
9,638
Team
—
Team
9,266
Team
9,724
Team
10,351
Team
6,385
Team
7,230
Team
—
Team
6,929
League
7,655
League
8,719
2017
2017
Year
2017
Team
4,452
Team
6,583
Team
6,728
Team
3,872
Team
7,538
Team
11,350
Team
—
Team
10,407
Team
9,989
Team
9,913
Team
6,386
Team
7,704
Team
—
Team
7,771
League
7,716
League
9,590
2018
2018
Year
2018
Team
4,194
Team
6,358
Team
6,569
Team
4,752
Team
6,311
Team
10,642
Team
5,307
Team
10,036
Team
2,823
Team
9,950
Team
—
Team
8,109
Team
—
Team
6,136
League
6,769
League
7,791
2019
2019
Year
2019
Team
4,270
Team
6,835
Team
6,841
Team
4,999
Team
5,887
Team
11,307
Team
4,669
Team
9,069
Team
2,239
Team
10,193
Team
—
Team
7,562
Team
—
Team
4,546
League
6,535
League
6,082
Year
Team
League
ATL
CHI
CON
DAL
IND
LA
LV
MIN
NY
PHX
SA
SEA
TUL
WAS
Regular season
Post­season
2010
6,293
4,293
7,486
—
8,265
9,468
—
7,622
11,069
8,982
8,041
8,322
4,812
9,357
7,834
10,822
2011
6,487
5,536
7,056
—
8,054
10,316
—
8,447
7,702
9,167
8,751
8,659
4,828
10,449
7,954
9,232
2012
5,453
5,573
7,266
—
7,582
10,089
—
9,683
6,779
7,814
7,850
7,486
5,203
8,639
7,452
9,195
2013
5,853
6,601
6,548
—
8,164
9,869
—
9,381
7,189
8,557
7,914
6,981
5,474
7,838
7,531
7,574
2014
5,864
6,685
5,980
—
7,900
8,288
—
9,333
8,949
9,557
7,719
6,717
5,566
8,377
7,578
8,200
2015
6,122
6,894
5,557
—
7,485
9,065
—
9,364
9,159
9,946
4,831
6,516
5,167
7,714
7,318
8,799
2016
5,614
7,009
5,837
5,298
8,575
9,638
—
9,266
9,724
10,351
6,385
7,230
—
6,929
7,655
8,719
2017
4,452
6,583
6,728
3,872
7,538
11,350
—
10,407
9,989
9,913
6,386
7,704
—
7,771
7,716
9,590
2018
4,194
6,358
6,569
4,752
6,311
10,642
5,307
10,036
2,823
9,950
—
8,109
—
6,136
6,769
7,791
2019
4,270
6,835
6,841
4,999
5,887
11,307
4,669
9,069
2,239
10,193
—
7,562
—
4,546
6,535
6,082
ATL
ATL
Year
ATL
Team
CHI
Team
CON
Team
DAL
Team
GSV
Team
IND
Team
LA
Team
LV
Team
MIN
Team
NY
Team
PHX
Team
SEA
Team
WAS
Team
Regular season
League
Post­season
2020
2020
Year
2020
Team
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was played in Bradenton, Florida without fans.
2021
2021
Year
2021
Team
1,347
Team
3,187
Team
2,992
Team
2,101
Team
—
Team
—
Team
1,221
Team
2,943
Team
2,696
Team
1,874
Team
5,849
Team
2,607
Team
2,183
League
2,636
League
7,783
2022
2022
Year
2022
Team
2,572
Team
7,180
Team
5,712
Team
3,788
Team
—
Team
1,776
Team
5,653
Team
5,607
Team
7,444
Team
5,327
Team
7,974
Team
10,632
Team
3,983
League
5,679
League
8,889
2023
2023
Year
2023
Team
3,006
Team
7,242
Team
6,244
Team
4,641
Team
—
Team
4,067
Team
6,554
Team
9,551
Team
7,777
Team
7,777
Team
9,197
Team
8,929
Team
4,391
League
6,608
League
9,346
2024
2024
Year
2024
Team
4,744
Team
8,757
Team
8,451
Team
5,911
Team
—
Team
17,036
Team
11,045
Team
11,283
Team
9,292
Team
12,730
Team
10,715
Team
11,184
Team
6,542
League
9,807
League
11,947
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
4,480
Team
9,073
Team
8,653
Team
7,273
Team
18,064
Team
16,560
Team
12,441
Team
11,553
Team
9,958
Team
16,323
Team
11,306
Team
11,835
Team
5,303
League
10,986
League
12,955
Year
Team
League
ATL
CHI
CON
DAL
GSV
IND
LA
LV
MIN
NY
PHX
SEA
WAS
Regular season
Post­season
2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was played in Bradenton, Florida without fans.
2021
1,347
3,187
2,992
2,101
—
—
1,221
2,943
2,696
1,874
5,849
2,607
2,183
2,636
7,783
2022
2,572
7,180
5,712
3,788
—
1,776
5,653
5,607
7,444
5,327
7,974
10,632
3,983
5,679
8,889
2023
3,006
7,242
6,244
4,641
—
4,067
6,554
9,551
7,777
7,777
9,197
8,929
4,391
6,608
9,346
2024
4,744
8,757
8,451
5,911
—
17,036
11,045
11,283
9,292
12,730
10,715
11,184
6,542
9,807
11,947
2025
4,480
9,073
8,653
7,273
18,064
16,560
12,441
11,553
9,958
16,323
11,306
11,835
5,303
10,986
12,955
· Media coverage › Viewership
2005
2005
Year
2005
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
Average viewership
282,000
+/− over previous
+
2006
2006
Year
2006
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
14
Average viewership
242,000
+/− over previous
+
2007
2007
Year
2007
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
16
Average viewership
221,000
+/− over previous
–
2008
2008
Year
2008
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
13
Average viewership
248,000
+/− over previous
+
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
12
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
282,000
Average viewership
–
2009
2009
Year
2009
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
12
Average viewership
269,000
+/− over previous
+
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
13
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
435,000
Average viewership
+
2010
2010
Year
2010
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
18
Average viewership
258,000
+/− over previous
–
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
7
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
370,000
Average viewership
–
2011
2011
Year
2011
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
11
Average viewership
270,000
+/− over previous
+
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
15
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
2012
2012
Year
2012
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
10
Average viewership
180,000
+/− over previous
–
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
19
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
301,000
Average viewership
+
2013
2013
Year
2013
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
13
Average viewership
231,000
+/− over previous
+
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
17
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
344,000
Average viewership
+
2014
2014
Year
2014
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
19
Average viewership
240,000
+/− over previous
+
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
10
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
489,000
Average viewership
+
2015
2015
Year
2015
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
11 (includes 1 on ESPN)
Average viewership
202,000
+/− over previous
–
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
Unknown
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
2016
2016
Year
2016
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
Average viewership
224,000
+/− over previous
+
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
Unknown
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
2017
2017
Year
2017
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
Average viewership
171,000
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Season
Unknown
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
346,000
2018
2018
Year
2018
Season
Regular
Average viewership
231,000
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
319,000
2019
2019
Year
2019
Season
Regular
Average viewership
246,000
Playoffs
Playoffs
Year
Playoffs
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
258,000
2021
2021
Year
2021
Season
Playoffs
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
Average viewership
367,000
2022
2022
Year
2022
Season
Regular Playoffs
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
Average viewership
412,000
+/− over previous
+
2023
2023
Year
2023
Season
Regular Playoffs
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Unknown
Average viewership
505,000
+/− over previous
+
2024
2024
Year
2024
Season
Regular
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
22
Average viewership
1,190,000
+/− over previous
+
2025
2025
Year
2025
Season
Regular & Playoffs
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
49
Average viewership
1,200,000
+/− over previous
+
Year
Season
Telecasts on ESPN/ESPN2/ ABC/CBS
Average viewership
+/− over previous
2005
Regular
Unknown
282,000
+
2006
Regular
14
242,000
+
2007
Regular
16
221,000
–
2008
Regular
13
248,000
+
Playoffs
12
282,000
–
2009
Regular
12
269,000
+
Playoffs
13
435,000
+
2010
Regular
18
258,000
–
Playoffs
7
370,000
–
2011
Regular
11
270,000
+
Playoffs
15
Unknown
2012
Regular
10
180,000
–
Playoffs
19
301,000
+
2013
Regular
13
231,000
+
Playoffs
17
344,000
+
2014
Regular
19
240,000
+
Playoffs
10
489,000
+
2015
Regular
11 (includes 1 on ESPN)
202,000
–
Playoffs
Unknown
Unknown
2016
Regular
Unknown
224,000
+
Playoffs
Unknown
Unknown
2017
Regular
Unknown
171,000
Playoffs
Unknown
346,000
2018
Regular
231,000
Playoffs
319,000
2019
Regular
246,000
Playoffs
258,000
2021
Playoffs
Unknown
367,000
2022
Regular Playoffs
Unknown
412,000
+
2023
Regular Playoffs
Unknown
505,000
+
2024
Regular
22
1,190,000
+
2025
Regular & Playoffs
49
1,200,000
+
· All-time franchise history (through 2025)
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream
Team
Atlanta Dream
Years
2008–present
AttendanceAvg.
5,097
W
285
L
340
PCT
456
Playoffs
11
Playoffs W
18
Playoffs L
27
Playoffs PCT
400
Titles
0
Charlotte Sting
Charlotte Sting
Team
Charlotte Sting
Years
1997–2006
AttendanceAvg.
6,851
W
143
L
179
PCT
444
Playoffs
6
Playoffs W
6
Playoffs L
13
Playoffs PCT
316
Titles
0
Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky
Team
Chicago Sky
Years
2006–present
AttendanceAvg.
5,916
W
307
L
383
PCT
445
Playoffs
9
Playoffs W
20
Playoffs L
21
Playoffs PCT
488
Titles
1
Cleveland Rockers
Cleveland Rockers
Team
Cleveland Rockers
Years
1997–2003
AttendanceAvg.
8,885
W
108
L
112
PCT
491
Playoffs
4
Playoffs W
6
Playoffs L
9
Playoffs PCT
400
Titles
0
Connecticut Sun (total) .mw- .mw- 1
Connecticut Sun (total) .mw- .mw- 1
Team
Connecticut Sun (total) .mw- .mw- 1
Years
1999–present
AttendanceAvg.
6,897
W
510
L
410
PCT
554
Playoffs
17
Playoffs W
44
Playoffs L
44
Playoffs PCT
500
Titles
0
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun
Team
Connecticut Sun
Years
2003–present
AttendanceAvg.
6,709
W
450
L
342
PCT
568
Playoffs
16
Playoffs W
20
Playoffs L
19
Playoffs PCT
513
Titles
0
Dallas Wings (total) 2
Dallas Wings (total) 2
Team
Dallas Wings (total) 2
Years
1998–present
AttendanceAvg.
6,500
W
402
L
548
PCT
423
Playoffs
14
Playoffs W
33
Playoffs L
29
Playoffs PCT
532
Titles
3
Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings
Team
Dallas Wings
Years
2016–present
AttendanceAvg.
4,737
W
133
L
217
PCT
380
Playoffs
5
Playoffs W
22
Playoffs L
18
Playoffs PCT
550
Titles
0
Detroit Shock
Detroit Shock
Team
Detroit Shock
Years
1998–2009
AttendanceAvg.
8,463
W
210
L
186
PCT
530
Playoffs
8
Playoffs W
30
Playoffs L
19
Playoffs PCT
612
Titles
3
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries
Team
Golden State Valkyries
Years
2025-Present
AttendanceAvg.
18,064
W
23
L
23
PCT
500
Playoffs
1
Playoffs W
0
Playoffs L
2
Playoffs PCT
000
Titles
0
Houston Comets
Houston Comets
Team
Houston Comets
Years
1997–2008
AttendanceAvg.
9,592
W
241
L
149
PCT
618
Playoffs
9
Playoffs W
20
Playoffs L
14
Playoffs PCT
588
Titles
4
Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
Team
Indiana Fever
Years
2000–present
AttendanceAvg.
8,256
W
407
L
489
PCT
454
Playoffs
14
Playoffs W
39
Playoffs L
39
Playoffs PCT
500
Titles
1
Las Vegas Aces (total) 3
Las Vegas Aces (total) 3
Team
Las Vegas Aces (total) 3
Years
1997–present
AttendanceAvg.
7,509
W
494
L
496
PCT
499
Playoffs
16
Playoffs W
45
Playoffs L
43
Playoffs PCT
511
Titles
3
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces
Team
Las Vegas Aces
Years
2018–present
AttendanceAvg.
7,300
W
203
L
91
PCT
690
Playoffs
7
Playoffs W
75
Playoffs L
32
Playoffs PCT
701
Titles
3
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks
Team
Los Angeles Sparks
Years
1997–present
AttendanceAvg.
9,076
W
551
L
427
PCT
563
Playoffs
20
Playoffs W
46
Playoffs L
43
Playoffs PCT
517
Titles
3
Miami Sol
Miami Sol
Team
Miami Sol
Years
2000–2002
AttendanceAvg.
8,556
W
48
L
48
PCT
500
Playoffs
1
Playoffs W
1
Playoffs L
2
Playoffs PCT
333
Titles
0
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx
Team
Minnesota Lynx
Years
1999–present
AttendanceAvg.
8,157
W
519
L
407
PCT
560
Playoffs
16
Playoffs W
53
Playoffs L
35
Playoffs PCT
602
Titles
4
New York Liberty
New York Liberty
Team
New York Liberty
Years
1997–present
AttendanceAvg.
9,837
W
510
L
471
PCT
520
Playoffs
20
Playoffs W
43
Playoffs L
48
Playoffs PCT
473
Titles
1
Orlando Miracle
Orlando Miracle
Team
Orlando Miracle
Years
1999–2002
AttendanceAvg.
7,927
W
60
L
68
PCT
469
Playoffs
1
Playoffs W
1
Playoffs L
2
Playoffs PCT
333
Titles
0
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
Team
Phoenix Mercury
Years
1997–present
AttendanceAvg.
9,345
W
500
L
489
PCT
506
Playoffs
19
Playoffs W
52
Playoffs L
48
Playoffs PCT
520
Titles
3
Portland Fire
Portland Fire
Team
Portland Fire
Years
To begin 2026
Sacramento Monarchs
Sacramento Monarchs
Team
Sacramento Monarchs
Years
1997–2009
AttendanceAvg.
8,287
W
224
L
200
PCT
527
Playoffs
9
Playoffs W
24
Playoffs L
19
Playoffs PCT
558
Titles
1
San Antonio Stars
San Antonio Stars
Team
San Antonio Stars
Years
2003–2017
AttendanceAvg.
7,857
W
204
L
306
PCT
400
Playoffs
7
Playoffs W
8
Playoffs L
18
Playoffs PCT
308
Titles
0
Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm
Team
Seattle Storm
Years
2000–present
AttendanceAvg.
7,954
W
468
L
423
PCT
525
Playoffs
20
Playoffs W
36
Playoffs L
31
Playoffs PCT
537
Titles
4
Toronto Tempo
Toronto Tempo
Team
Toronto Tempo
Years
To begin 2026
Tulsa Shock
Tulsa Shock
Team
Tulsa Shock
Years
2010–2015
AttendanceAvg.
5,173
W
59
L
145
PCT
289
Playoffs
1
Playoffs W
0
Playoffs L
2
Playoffs PCT
000
Titles
0
Utah Starzz
Utah Starzz
Team
Utah Starzz
Years
1997–2002
AttendanceAvg.
7,334
W
87
L
99
PCT
468
Playoffs
2
Playoffs W
2
Playoffs L
5
Playoffs PCT
286
Titles
0
Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics
Team
Washington Mystics
Years
1998–present
AttendanceAvg.
9,296
W
413
L
537
PCT
435
Playoffs
15
Playoffs W
18
Playoffs L
34
Playoffs PCT
346
Titles
1
Team
Years
AttendanceAvg.
W
L
PCT
Playoffs
Playoffs W
Playoffs L
Playoffs PCT
Titles
Atlanta Dream
2008–present
5,097
285
340
456
11
18
27
400
0
Charlotte Sting
1997–2006
6,851
143
179
444
6
6
13
316
0
Chicago Sky
2006–present
5,916
307
383
445
9
20
21
488
1
Cleveland Rockers
1997–2003
8,885
108
112
491
4
6
9
400
0
Connecticut Sun (total) .mw- 1
1999–present
6,897
510
410
554
17
44
44
500
0
Connecticut Sun
2003–present
6,709
450
342
568
16
20
19
513
0
Dallas Wings (total) 2
1998–present
6,500
402
548
423
14
33
29
532
3
Dallas Wings
2016–present
4,737
133
217
380
5
22
18
550
0
Detroit Shock
1998–2009
8,463
210
186
530
8
30
19
612
3
Golden State Valkyries
2025-Present
18,064
23
23
500
1
0
2
000
0
Houston Comets
1997–2008
9,592
241
149
618
9
20
14
588
4
Indiana Fever
2000–present
8,256
407
489
454
14
39
39
500
1
Las Vegas Aces (total) 3
1997–present
7,509
494
496
499
16
45
43
511
3
Las Vegas Aces
2018–present
7,300
203
91
690
7
75
32
701
3
Los Angeles Sparks
1997–present
9,076
551
427
563
20
46
43
517
3
Miami Sol
2000–2002
8,556
48
48
500
1
1
2
333
0
Minnesota Lynx
1999–present
8,157
519
407
560
16
53
35
602
4
New York Liberty
1997–present
9,837
510
471
520
20
43
48
473
1
Orlando Miracle
1999–2002
7,927
60
68
469
1
1
2
333
0
Phoenix Mercury
1997–present
9,345
500
489
506
19
52
48
520
3
Portland Fire
To begin 2026
Sacramento Monarchs
1997–2009
8,287
224
200
527
9
24
19
558
1
San Antonio Stars
2003–2017
7,857
204
306
400
7
8
18
308
0
Seattle Storm
2000–present
7,954
468
423
525
20
36
31
537
4
Toronto Tempo
To begin 2026
Tulsa Shock
2010–2015
5,173
59
145
289
1
0
2
000
0
Utah Starzz
1997–2002
7,334
87
99
468
2
2
5
286
0
Washington Mystics
1998–present
9,296
413
537
435
15
18
34
346
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  268. "WNBA's Most Popular Merchandise"
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  269. NBC Sports: On Her Turf
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  286. WNBA
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