The WNBA drew more than 3.7 million fans to 2026 regular-season games, up 20% from 2025, while ESPN TV viewership rose 17% year over year. Attendance and TV ratings set records for a third straight season.
The 2026 playoffs are scheduled to begin Sunday, Sept. 27. Minnesota enters as the favorite after finishing the regular season 33-11.
The Indiana Fever featured in all five regular-season games that drew more than 2 million TV viewers.
