The WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY (State Street SPDR ETFs) returns to New York City on Monday, April 13. The 30th annual draft will be exclusively televised on ESPN from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET. Viewers can tune in to the WNBA Orange Carpet Special on ESPN2 at 5:30 p.m. ET and WNBA Countdown Presented by Google on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET. Fans can look forward to tickets going on sale through Ticketmaster on Friday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Check out full details here: https://lnkd.in/eVJE-MsA
WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was established in 1996 and has become the premier women's basketball league globally, showcasing the immense talent, athleticism, and dedication of its players. Featuring teams across major U.S. cities and soon-to-be Canada, the WNBA provides a platform for elite female athletes to compete at the highest level, captivating fans worldwide with its intense competition. Beyond the court, the WNBA is a trailblazer in promoting diversity, equality, and social justice. The league, teams, and players actively engage in advocacy efforts, using their platform to address important issues and inspire positive change in their communities. With a rich history of iconic moments and legendary players, the WNBA continues to break barriers and is a symbol of empowerment and resilience both on and off the court. The league has significantly elevated women's sports and remains a driving force in shaping the future, inspiring the next generation of athletes, and continues to grow in popularity through strategic partnerships and increasing media coverage. WNBA TEAMS Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, and Washington Mystics. Expansion is on the horizon as the Golden State Valkyries will begin play in 2025, followed by a Toronto team in 2026. TUNE-IN Subscribe to WNBA League Pass to watch games live or on-demand, dive into the archives of past seasons, and enjoy behind the scenes stories of your favorite athletes. WNBA games are broadcast or steamed on ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ION, Meta, NBA TV, Prime Video, and X (formerly Twitter). FOLLOW The official website is WNBA.com. On social media, you can follow @WNBA on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and YouTube. Download the WNBA mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
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Season 30 is underway!🏀 Today we released the game schedule for the 2026 season, with tip-off taking place on Friday, May 8, and the regular season concluding on Thursday, September 24. Fans can look forward to the sixth annual WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase on Tuesday, June 30, and AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend taking place July 23 – 25. This milestone season also welcomes two new franchises to the league – the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Check out full details on the 2026 game schedule here: https://lnkd.in/ee7tr4Vb
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The Dallas Wings won the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft! The Minnesota Lynx will have the second selection; the Seattle Storm will select third; the fourth selection belongs to the Washington Mystics; and the Chicago Sky rounds out the top five. The 2026 WNBA Draft will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith has been named the recipient of the 2025 WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award presented by Deloitte! In its inaugural year, the Business Executive Leadership Award recognizes and celebrates a WNBA Team President who has demonstrated the ability to successfully transform their team throughout the season!
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Happy Tip-Off! 🏀 Wishing the National Basketball Association (NBA) a wonderful season!
THE WAIT IS OVER. The 2025-26 NBA season tips off TONIGHT! 🍿 🏀 At 7:30pm/et: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder raise their championship banner in OKC before taking on Kevin Durant and the new-look Rockets. 🏀 At 10:00pm/et: Steph Curry and the Warriors face Luka Dončić and the Lakers in L.A. 📺 Watch on NBC and Peacock: https://lnkd.in/envA8eay
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WNBA All-Star is coming back to Chicago! ⭐️ Proud to team up with the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) and the United Center to bring the excitement to Skytown!
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AT&T WNBA All-Star is returning to The Windy City! 🧡 The City of Chicago will host the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, marking the second time the city will welcome the league’s premier midseason event! The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, July 25 at United Center. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g3jNqMG2
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Today, ESPN announced record breaking viewership numbers for the 2025 WNBA Season! ESPN networks delivered the most-watched WNBA Regular Season and Postseason ever across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 - with the Postseason being the most-viewed across all networks since 1999! 🏀 Across 25 regular season games, WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.3M viewers, up 6% year-over-year. 🏀 Across 24 postseason games, the 2025 WNBA postseason averaged 1.2 million viewers, up 5% year-over-year. 🏀 The 2025 WNBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV on ABC and ESPN averaged 1.5 million viewers across four games. Thank you to our incredible fans for such a monumental season! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evr-FCmw