AU Hoops Moving to Nashville in 2025 » Winsidr

Athletes Unlimited announced on Monday, September 9 that its fourth pro basketball campaign is relocating to Nashville, Tennessee. AU Hoops, known for its fantasy-like scoring model and unique weekly redraft structure, has become a popular choice for WNBA players during the league’s offseason. The upcoming 24-game season will run from February 5 to March 2, 2025, with all games scheduled at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

Megan Perry, Director of Basketball for Athletes Unlimited, expressed excitement about bringing Pro Basketball to Music City. She highlighted Tennessee’s history of women’s basketball and the warm welcome from the city of Nashville for this event. The move to Nashville follows successful seasons in Las Vegas and Dallas. Top WNBA talent has thrived in the AU Hoops format, with players like Tianna Hawkins, NaLyssa Smith, and Allisha Gray winning championships in previous seasons.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell also shared his enthusiasm for hosting the league, emphasizing the growing popularity of women’s sports nationally. With the athletes at the forefront, the AU Pro Basketball season promises to showcase top-notch talent and experiences in Nashville.

Lexie Brown, Chair of the AU Pro Basketball Player Executive Committee and player for the Los Angeles Sparks, is eagerly anticipating the upcoming season. Brown highlighted the player-centric approach of Athletes Unlimited and the opportunity it provides for players to be involved in important league decisions. With player interest high, Nashville’s rich history in women’s basketball makes it an ideal location for the next season.

Group and season ticket deposits for the 2025 AU Pro Basketball season are now available on AUProBasketball.com. Stay tuned for roster announcements, the full schedule, broadcast information, and game dates and times, which will be released at a later date.