The WNBA is coming to USA Network in 2026! Today Versant Media announced an 11-year media rights agreement for USA Network to present WNBA games. As part of the multi-year agreement which runs through 2036, USA Network will present at least 50 WNBA games annually, including coverage of the WNBA Playoffs and WNBA Finals games in select years beginning in 2026. Check out the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ejG8SB2M
WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
Spectator Sports
New York, NY 44,647 followers
About us
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was established in 1996 and has become the premier women's basketball league globally, showcasing the immense talent, athleticism, and dedication of its players. Featuring teams across major U.S. cities and soon-to-be Canada, the WNBA provides a platform for elite female athletes to compete at the highest level, captivating fans worldwide with its intense competition. Beyond the court, the WNBA is a trailblazer in promoting diversity, equality, and social justice. The league, teams, and players actively engage in advocacy efforts, using their platform to address important issues and inspire positive change in their communities. With a rich history of iconic moments and legendary players, the WNBA continues to break barriers and is a symbol of empowerment and resilience both on and off the court. The league has significantly elevated women's sports and remains a driving force in shaping the future, inspiring the next generation of athletes, and continues to grow in popularity through strategic partnerships and increasing media coverage. WNBA TEAMS Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, and Washington Mystics. Expansion is on the horizon as the Golden State Valkyries will begin play in 2025, followed by a Toronto team in 2026. TUNE-IN Subscribe to WNBA League Pass to watch games live or on-demand, dive into the archives of past seasons, and enjoy behind the scenes stories of your favorite athletes. WNBA games are broadcast or steamed on ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ION, Meta, NBA TV, Prime Video, and X (formerly Twitter). FOLLOW The official website is WNBA.com. On social media, you can follow @WNBA on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and YouTube. Download the WNBA mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
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http://www.wnba.com/
External link for WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
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645 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10022, US
Employees at WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
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Phil Cook
Chief Marketing Officer at WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
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Kris Arneson
Assistant Chief of Police (ret) Minneapolis Police Department FBINA 193
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Freddie Mejia
Sr. Product Manager, WNBA
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Ryan Tanke
COO at Houston Rockets ✦ Visionary Leader ✦ P&L Performance ✦ Business Transformation ✦ Revenue Growth
Updates
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Proud of another WNBA team driving growth on and off the court with incredible investment. Joining the New York Liberty, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever and Portland Fire in this year and last year's announcements of facility investments, the Los Angeles Sparks announced plans to build a new $150 million training and practice facility in El Segundo, scheduled to open in 2027. This marks the largest single-team investment in the history of women’s sports!
The Sparks announce $150M investment in practice facility, setting a new standard in women’s sports. 🔗 http://bit.ly/46ZDDT5
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Congratulations to all of our players and coaches being honored as end-of-season award winners! We are proud to celebrate the hard work and passion that made this season unforgettable! 🏀 ⭐ Kia WNBA Most Improved Player - Veronica Burton (Golden State Valkyries) ⭐ Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year - Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) ⭐ Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year - Naz Hillmon (Atlanta Dream) ⭐ Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player - A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) ⭐ Kia WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year - Alanna Smith (Minnesota Lynx) and A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) ⭐ State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year - Natalie Nakase (Golden State Valkyries)
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Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike has been named the recipient of the 2025 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award! This award is presented each season to a player who exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court, including ethical behavior, fair play and integrity. Ogwumike becomes the first player in league history to win the award four times, having previously earned the honor in three consecutive seasons from 2019 to 2021.
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Yesterday we hosted a local event at the Rocket Arena to celebrate the joining of Cleveland and the WNBA family! “When we started to explore expansion opportunities, we looked for markets that could deliver on three things: a committed ownership group, a passionate and dedicated fan base and the community that embraces the power of women’s sports. Cleveland delivers on all three.” - Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner Get ready to continue the momentum on the road to tip off in 2028! #TogetherStartsNow
The WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) officially tips off in Cleveland in 2028 — but the celebration has already begun! We kicked things off with a panel featuring Cathy Engelbert and leaders from Rock Entertainment Group, welcoming 700+ students to celebrate the future of women’s sports in Cleveland. #TogetherStartsNow
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Today we announced a multi-year partnership with State Street Investment Management, and its SPY ETF, making the firm the first-ever official investment management and exchange-traded fund to partner with the league! We are so proud to be partnering with a global leader and innovator in their industry to bring our brands to life together.
Investing in the future, on the court and in the market. We’re thrilled to team up with the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) as the league’s official investment management and ETF partner. As the asset manager behind the original S&P 500 ETF, SPY, and the fastest growing sports league, we’re showing fans what’s possible when you believe in, and invest in, your future. #GetThere Find out more: http://ms.spr.ly/6048smgKk
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Welcome to the official launch of curated content on the WNBA’s LinkedIn page! 🧡 With the consistent growth of the league, we want to continue amplifying our brand and sharing the remarkable impact our players, teams and coaches are making across their organizations and across women's sports. Stay tuned for news around league updates, partnership announcements, tentpole events and the many accomplishments of our WNBA community! 🏀
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