With so many entrenched misogynists on this board, I'd be very surprised to see that...but the fact
of the matter is there's a growing market for the WNBA as outlined in this AI summary...
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AI Overview
The WNBA is experiencing historic growth in revenue, viewership, attendance, and franchise valuations, and it generated enough money to trigger its first-ever player revenue-sharing agreement.
Key Growth & Financial Metrics
• Revenue Surge: The league's total revenue reached approximately $300 million, driven by a massive 2.2 billion dollar TV deal, record ticket sales, digital consumption, and merchandise sales.
• Revenue Sharing: In 2025, the league generated sufficient revenue to trigger formal revenue sharing, distributing $8 million for players and $8 million for league marketing agreements across teams.
• Franchise Valuations: Team values have skyrocketed. For instance, the New York Liberty surged significantly in value, expansion fees reached up to $250 million–$300 million, and newer teams like the Golden State Valkyries launched with valuations estimated between $850 million and $1 billion.
Profitability Debate
While commercial revenue and team-level profitability have improved significantly—with multiple teams turning a profit or seeing massive gains in overall asset value—discussions around net profitability remain complex. Critics and opposing reports cite legacy operating overhead and costs, while analysts highlight that revenue growth and long-term asset appreciation have fundamentally shifted the league's economic model away from its historical dependence on NBA subsidies. At the same time, ongoing collective bargaining negotiations center heavily on increasing player compensation to better reflect the league's rising income
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As a Dad, i coached my daughter's softball team and had the pleasure of watching some unabashed enthusiasm by those players and still treasure the ball + signed sweatshirt they gave me. Later on, my wife and I got season tickets to the Stanford women's basketball games, when Jennifer Azzi was their star and Tara VanDerveer their coach...very enjoyable. At the same time I also coached my son's basketball team in what might be called an "Open League" where even kid's with Down's Syndrome were welcomed to join those without disabilities...again, very satisfying...especially seeing the fully functional players...on their own...do all they could to see their less advantaged teammates score.
What I'm saying is that Sports doesn't always have to be about watching only the 'Apex' players...so if there's a growing market for the WNBA...good for them...and good for the fans that benefit from those performances...Agree?