Reported about 1 year ago
The WNBA kicked off its 28th season with a bang, announcing the largest attendance in 26 years with around 400,000 fans attending games in May. The league's games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and CBS are averaging 1.32 million viewers, nearly tripling last season’s average. The Fever's games in May set viewership records on their respective networks, with the opening night game on May 14 attracting 2.12 million viewers on ESPN2. Merchandise sales are up 236%, WNBA League Pass subscriptions have tripled, and arenas were filled to an average of 94% capacity, indicating significant growth and engagement.
Source: YAHOO