FAQs
Stream WNBA Videos on Watch ESPN - ESPN.
How many games does the WNBA play? ›
The WNBA season takes place from May - October annually, and this season each WNBA team will play 40 games.
What was the score of the WNBA All Star Game today? ›
FINAL: Team WNBA 117 -- Team USA 109.
How much does ESPN pay the WNBA? ›
The WNBA's new deal with ESPN, Amazon and NBC, approved Tuesday, will pay the league about $2.2 billion over the next 11 years for an average of $200 million a year — and it could be even more lucrative, The Athletic reported.
How can I watch WNBA without cable? ›
You can watch nationally televised WNBA games on ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ION, and NBA TV. Streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, ESPN+, and Paramount+ also carry WNBA matchups, while Meta Quest streams select games through its Meta Horizon Worlds virtual reality app.
What channel carries WNBA? ›
Disney+ The WNBA games broadcasting on ESPN and ESPN2 are also livestreaming on Disney+ for subscribers throughout the season. If you're not a subscriber, Disney+ costs $7.99 per month for the ad-supported Basic plan, while it also goes for $13.99 monthly for the ad-free Premium tier.
What was the longest game in the WNBA history? ›
The Orlando Miracle and Cleveland Rockers squared off for the longest game in WNBA history, in regard to time. The Miracle claimed a 103-99 victory in the 2:57 contest that spanned three overtime periods. The Minnesota Lynx Katie Smith becomes the first WNBA player to record 300 three-point field goals in her career.
What is the average salary in the WNBA? ›
Veterans of the league, like Arike Ogunbowale and Jewell Loyd, who have moved beyond rookie-scale contracts, now top the earnings chart at $241,984 annually. However, the average WNBA salary was $147,745 in 2023, still a fraction of the average NBA salary.
Is there a 7 foot WNBA player? ›
Malgorzata Dydek is the only player in WNBA history who stood more than 7 feet tall and appeared in a league game. So, it comes as no surprise that the FIBA Hall of Famer from Poland and No.
Who won the WNBA championship in 2024 today? ›
Lynx Win 2024 Commissioner's Cup Championship
The Minnesota Lynx use a late fourth quarter surge to defeat the defending champion New York Liberty in the 2024 Commissioner's Cup Championship presented by Coinbase (94-89).
Sue Bird holds the records for most All-Star Game selections (13), most All-Star Games played (12), and the most selections as a starter (9).
Who has the highest WNBA scores? ›
Stats 101
| # | Player | PTS |
|---|
| 1 | Diana Taurasi | 10599 |
| 2 | Tina Charles | 7650 |
| 3 | Tina Thompson | 7488 |
| 4 | DeWanna Bonner | 7456 |
13 more rowsCurrent Salaries
| Team | Total Salaries | Cap Room |
|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | $1,433,356 | $29,844 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | $1,372,887 | $90,313 |
| Minnesota Lynx | $1,455,294 | $7,906 |
| New York Liberty | $1,463,167 | $33 |
8 more rowsIt also highlighted a hard truth that largely goes unspoken about the W.N.B.A. and many women's sports leagues: They aren't profitable. The simplest reason the W.N.B.A. isn't paying Clark more is that the league brings in just $200 million annually and relies on the N.B.A. for some of its funding.
What is the minimum salary in the WNBA? ›
The player supermaximum currently sits at $241,984 for 2024, while the minimum salary for players with 0-2 years of service is $64,154 and $76,535 for those with 3-plus years. Each team operates with a hard cap of $1,463,200 for 2024.
Can I watch women's basketball on ESPN Plus? ›
College sports on ESPN+ include but are not limited to: Football. Basketball (Men's and women's) Soccer (Men's and women's)
Does ESPN have softball? ›
Stream NCAA Softball - Live & Upcoming on Watch ESPN - ESPN.
Does ESPN play basketball games? ›
Stream Basketball - Live & Upcoming on Watch ESPN - ESPN.
What is the ESPN WNBA playoff format? ›
The top eight teams make the playoffs -- a best-of-three series in the first round, where teams are seeded based on regular-season performance, and a best-of-five format for the semifinals and finals.
