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The WNBA has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, thanks to emerging superstars like Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. The league has been soaring attendance and has record-breaking viewership.
In 2024, the WNBA averaged nearly 9,807 fans per game—up 48 percent from 2023—with total in-person attendance exceeding 2.35 million, its highest in over two decades (via ESPN). TV audiences surged as well, with regular-season games drawing an average of 1.19 million viewers across ESPN platforms—a staggering 170 percent increase year-over-year.
Amid the league’s growth, an announcement on Thursday has brought a fresh wave of attention to the league, instantly catching the attention of basketball fans across the world.
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