WNBA Finals saw surge in attendance, record ratings

The WNBA Finals achieved significant milestones this year, recording the highest viewership since 1999. The series, which concluded with a decisive Game 7 won by Golden State over Atlanta, attracted an average of 1.88 million viewers. The final game itself reached an impressive 3.3 million viewers, marking it as the most-watched postseason game in WNBA history.

In addition to the viewership surge, all seven games in the Finals were sold out, highlighting the growing interest in women's basketball. Notably, Game 6 was held at 12:30 p.m. ET but still drew a full crowd. Overall, the WNBA's postseason this year averaged 1.49 million viewers, reflecting a 27% increase compared to the previous year and underscoring the league's expanding popularity.