The Women's National Basketball Association's viewership and attendance boomed during the 2024 season, as the league's popularity soared due to young stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
The league's games drew more than 54 million unique viewers, an all-time record, across various networks including Disney 's ABC and ESPN, Paramount Global' s CBS, E.W.
Scripps' Ion and NBA TV, among others, according to data the WNBA released on Friday.
In addition, WNBA game attendance hit its highest level in 22 years, and grew almost 50% from the 2023 season, according to the league.
Asked about the dynamic on CNBC earlier this month, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert did not explicitly condemn the vitriol toward players, sparking criticism from around the league.
Persons:
Caitlin Clark, Destanni Henderson, Angel Reese, Scripps, Ion, Clark, Reese, Cathy Engelbert
Organizations:
Indiana, Atlanta, WNBA, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Disney, ABC, ESPN, Paramount, CBS, E.W, NBA, Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces, CNBC
Locations:
Gainbridge, Indianapolis , Indiana, Portland