US EditionWNBA Breaks Single-Season Attendance Record that Had Stood Since 2002
- On August 21, 2025, WNBA officials announced that its 13 teams have broken the single-season attendance record.
- The record-breaking attendance follows the league's schedule expansion from 40 games last year to 44 games this season.
- This season, WNBA teams collectively attracted 2,501,609 fans over 226 games, surpassing the previous 2002 record set when the league had 16 teams.
- Rookies Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese influenced growing interest along with expanded television coverage and consistent ticket sales.
- The attendance milestone suggests a sustained increase in WNBA popularity fueled by college basketball rivalries and league growth.
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