The WNBA had its highest attended opening month in 26 years and most-watched start of the season across all networks, driven by star players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Key Points
400,000 fans attended WNBA games from the start of the season through the end of May
WNBA social channels garnered 157 million video views in the first week of the season
2024 rookie class contributing meaningfully on the court and driving fan engagement
Pros
Highest attended opening month in 26 years for the WNBA
Most-watched start of the season across all networks
Star players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese driving historic interest