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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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 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,”…
The Golden State Valkyries a local television partnership with CBS Bay Area, making the network the broadcast home for the WNBA franchise’s inaugural season. The agreement enables Valkyries games to reach more than 4 million…
Image courtesy of the Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury announced that three-time WNBA champion and all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in the summer of 2026. Taurasi,…
The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 14, at The Shed in New York City, with live coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The event will also stream live on…
Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer and a three-time league champion, officially announced her retirement today, bringing an end to a legendary 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. The six-time Olympic gold medalist…
The Golden State Valkyries have taken a major step toward their inaugural WNBA season with the introduction of their new performance center in downtown Oakland. The facility, one of only four in the league dedicated…
2025 WNBA Key Dates Free agency is officially underway as of February 1, and WNBA teams are wasting no time making major roster moves through signings, trades, and re-signings. With the WNBA Draft on April…
Feb. 1 and 2 Natasha Howard signed a Contract with the Indiana Fever. Satou Sabally signed a Core Contract with the Dallas Wings. Alyssa Thomas signed a Core Contract with the Connecticut Sun. DiJonai Carrington…
The Dallas Wings have signed forward Joyner Holmes, guard/forward Kaila Charles, and center Luisa Geiselsöder to training camp contracts. Holmes, a five-year WNBA veteran and DFW native, played for the Seattle Storm in 2024 and…
The Washington Mystics announced significant leadership changes as Jamila Wideman was appointed general manager and Sydney Johnson named head coach, Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger revealed Tuesday. The hires come after the franchise and general…
The Dallas Wings have hired Chris Koclanes as their new head coach, the team announced, marking a fresh chapter for the franchise. Koclanes, a defensive specialist with over a decade of coaching experience in the…
SAN FRANCISCO — Ohio State assistant coach Katie Smith expressed her enthusiasm about the WNBA’s expansion to the Bay Area ahead of the undefeated Buckeyes’ dominant win over Stanford at the Chase Center on Friday…
The WNBA announced Monday that the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm will compete in the first-ever regular-season game played outside the United States. The game is set for Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Rogers Arena…
The Golden State Valkyries concluded the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft by assembling a roster they believe can compete immediately while laying the groundwork for long-term success. General manager Ohemaa Nyanin and head coach Natalie Nakase…
The Golden State Valkyries completed their highly anticipated Expansion Draft, selecting 11 players consisting of a mix of veteran talent and promising young players. “We are excited to have officially started the journey of building…
The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s 13th franchise, will announce their selections in the Expansion Draft on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. ET), broadcast live on ESPN. This draft is…
The Golden State Valkyries revealed their inaugural uniforms, embodying their identity as “fierce, bold and strong,” according to Kimberly Veale, the team’s senior vice president of marketing and communications. The Bay Area franchise is…
Canada’s first WNBA team officially has a name: the Toronto Tempo. The name aims to reflect the rhythm of Toronto, the pulse of Canadian culture, and the energy of basketball itself. “Tempo is pace. It’s…
