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ESPN Platforms Have Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership for 2025 Opening Weekend

ESPN Platforms Have Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership for 2025 Opening Weekend

The WNBA kicked off its 2025 season with unprecedented viewership numbers, setting new records for opening weekend on ESPN platforms. The marquee matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever became the most-watched WNBA game…

Valkyries Drop Opener to Sparks Despite Electric Sellout Crowd at Chase Center

Valkyries Drop Opener to Sparks Despite Electric Sellout Crowd at Chase Center

San Francisco – On a night rich with symbolism, spectacle, and star power, the Golden State Valkyries made their long-awaited WNBA debut. The atmosphere was everything they hoped for with the league’s commissioner in attendance.…

Golden State Valkyries Announce Final 12-Player Roster for 2025 Season

Golden State Valkyries Announce Final 12-Player Roster for 2025 Season

The Golden State Valkyries announced their 12-player roster ahead of the 2025 WNBA season. The team waived Laeticia Amihere, Chloe Bibby, Elissa Cunane, Kaitlyn Chen, and Migna Touré to reach the league-mandated limit. The roster…

Golden State Valkyries Rally Past Phoenix Mercury for First Preseason Win

Golden State Valkyries Rally Past Phoenix Mercury for First Preseason Win

The Golden State Valkyries earned their first preseason win in franchise history with an 84–79 comeback victory in Phoenix Sunday afternoon. After trailing by seven at the half, the Valkyries stormed back with a dominant…

Valkyries Rally Late but Fall to Sparks in Preseason Debut, 83–82

Valkyries Rally Late but Fall to Sparks in Preseason Debut, 83–82

SAN FRANCISCO — Laeticia Amihere scored a game-high 20 points in a breakout performance, but the Golden State Valkyries came up just short in their franchise debut, falling 83-82 to the Los Angeles Sparks in…

Golden State Valkyries Announce 2025 TV Broadcast Talent

Golden State Valkyries Announce 2025 TV Broadcast Talent

The Golden State Valkyries and CBS Bay Area have announced the broadcast team for the 2025 season, with games airing locally on KPIX (Channel 5), KPIX+ (Channel 44, Cable 12), and in Sacramento on KMAX…

Valkyries Unveil Home Court; Ownership Group Introduces Golden State Rebranding

Valkyries Unveil Home Court; Ownership Group Introduces Golden State Rebranding

The Golden State Valkyries revealed their official court design, which will debut during the team’s first preseason game on May 6 against the Los Angeles Sparks. The floor features a striking chevron wood pattern inspired…

Clark Leads Fever Past Brazil in Homecoming; Storm top Sun as WNBA Preseason Continues

Clark Leads Fever Past Brazil in Homecoming; Storm top Sun as WNBA Preseason Continues

On the third day of WNBA preseason action, two matchups highlighted Sunday’s slate, including Caitlin Clark’s return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena and a strong showing from the Seattle Storm in their lone preseason contest. The Indiana…

Mystics Can’t Escape the Heat in Fever’s OT Preseason Victory

Mystics Can’t Escape the Heat in Fever’s OT Preseason Victory

The Indiana Fever kicked off the 2025 WNBA preseason with a hard-fought 79-74 overtime win against the Washington Mystics on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After trailing by as many as 15 points in the first…

From South Bend to Baton Rouge: Aces and Sky Set Tone in WNBA Preseason Debuts

From South Bend to Baton Rouge: Aces and Sky Set Tone in WNBA Preseason Debuts

Jackie Young leads a dominant Aces performance at Notre Dame while Angel Reese dazzles in her LSU return, highlighting the league’s historic preseason broadcast rollout. The WNBA’s 2025 preseason tipped off Friday night with a…

Wings and Aces Open Preseason with Notre Dame Homecoming for Ogunbowale, Loyd, and Young

Wings and Aces Open Preseason with Notre Dame Homecoming for Ogunbowale, Loyd, and Young

The Dallas Wings tip off their 2025 preseason campaign on Friday, May 2, against the Las Vegas Aces at the University of Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion. Scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, the game will air…

WNBA Expands Preseason Coverage With Unprecedented National TV Access On ION, ESPN And NBA TV

WNBA Expands Preseason Coverage With Unprecedented National TV Access On ION, ESPN And NBA TV

The WNBA continues to grow its national presence in 2025, announcing that four preseason games aired on major networks — ION, ESPN, and NBA TV — this year. In a major leap forward, 14 of…

Golden State Valkyries Announce Training Camp Roster

Golden State Valkyries Announce Training Camp Roster

The Golden State Valkyries announced its 18-player training camp roster. Two of its 2025 draftees, Shyanne Sellers (17th overall) and Kaitlyn Chen (30th overall), will attend training camp. Nine of the team’s expansion draft selections…

2025 WNBA Draft Ranks Second All-Time in Viewership Following Record-Breaking 2024

2025 WNBA Draft Ranks Second All-Time in Viewership Following Record-Breaking 2024

The 2025 WNBA Draft averaged 1.25 million viewers on ESPN, making it the second most-viewed WNBA Draft in history, according to Nielsen. Viewership peaked at 1.46 million, representing a 119% increase over 2023. Despite the…

Who Did the Valkyries Draft in 2025? Full Breakdown of Golden State’s Picks

Who Did the Valkyries Draft in 2025? Full Breakdown of Golden State’s Picks

SAN FRANCISCO — In their first-ever WNBA Draft, the Golden State Valkyries turned to a blend of youth, international experience, and collegiate versatility to shape the next phase of their expansion journey. With picks in all…

WNBA Draft Day Splash: Bueckers to Dallas, Jocytė Headlines Valkyries’ Inaugural Class

WNBA Draft Day Splash: Bueckers to Dallas, Jocytė Headlines Valkyries’ Inaugural Class

SAN FRANCISCO — The 2025 WNBA Draft opened with a generational pick and included a historic night for the league’s newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries. UConn guard Paige Bueckers headlined the evening at The…

WNBA Announces Multiyear Partnership With Coach

WNBA Announces Multiyear Partnership With Coach

The WNBA and Coach announced a multiyear partnership, making the fashion brand the league’s official handbag partner.  The partnership will be highlighted at key WNBA events, starting with the 2025 WNBA Draft, scheduled for April…

Chicago Sky Acquires No. 11 Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft From Minnesota

Chicago Sky Acquires No. 11 Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft From Minnesota

Chicago receives: 2025 First Round Pick (No. 11 overall) – From Minnesota Minnesota receives: 2026 First Round Pick – From Chicago (Originally held rights to swap own pick for Chicago’s) The Chicago Sky announced today…

“High Expectations for All”: GM Ohemaa Nyanin Outlines Valkyries Draft Vision

“High Expectations for All”: GM Ohemaa Nyanin Outlines Valkyries Draft Vision

The Bay Area franchise enters its first WNBA Draft with momentum, flexibility, and more than 22,000 season ticket deposits. As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their first-ever WNBA Draft on Monday, General Manager Ohemaa…

WNBA Announces 16 Prospects To Attend 2025 Draft

WNBA Announces 16 Prospects To Attend 2025 Draft

The WNBA announced that 16 top prospects will attend the 2025 Draft on Monday, April 14 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the selections live on…

United Airlines Becomes Official Airline of WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries

United Airlines Becomes Official Airline of WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries

United Airlines has signed a multi-year deal with the Golden State Valkyries to become a founding partner and the team’s official airline. The partnership, announced ahead of the Valkyries’ inaugural WNBA season, includes a range…

Ally Named Presenting Partner of WNBA’s First-Ever “Rivals Week” as Part of Multi-Year League Partnership

Ally Named Presenting Partner of WNBA’s First-Ever “Rivals Week” as Part of Multi-Year League Partnership

Ally Financial Inc. has entered a multi-year partnership with the WNBA and becomes the league’s official banking partner. As part of the agreement, Ally will serve as the presenting partner of the inaugural WNBA “Rivals Week,”…

UConn Avenges 2022 Loss, Wins 12th NCAA Title With 82–59 Rout Of South Carolina

UConn Avenges 2022 Loss, Wins 12th NCAA Title With 82–59 Rout Of South Carolina

In a clash of titans, UConn overpowered South Carolina 82–59 on Sunday afternoon in Tampa to capture its 12th NCAA women’s basketball national championship in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,777. The Huskies, now…

UConn Blows Past UCLA 85–51, Sets Up Title Clash with South Carolina

UConn Blows Past UCLA 85–51, Sets Up Title Clash with South Carolina

No. 2-seeded UConn dominated No. 1 seed UCLA from start to finish, winning 85–51 in Friday’s second national semifinal at Amalie Arena to advance to the NCAA Championship game. The Huskies (36–3) will now face…

Final Four Game 1: South Carolina Surges Past Texas 74–57, Advances to Title Game

Final Four Game 1: South Carolina Surges Past Texas 74–57, Advances to Title Game

South Carolina is heading back to the national championship game. The Gamecocks (35–3) used a dominant second-half performance to pull away from Texas (35–4), winning 74–57 in the national semifinal Friday night at Amalie Arena.…

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