WNBA announces 11year media rights deal with USA Network, which will air at least 50 games annually Chris Cwik September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM 0 Even more WNBA games are coming to USA Network in the future. The league announced an 11year media rights deal with USA Network on Tuesday.
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Chris Cwik September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Even more WNBA games are coming to USA Network in the future. The league announced an 11-year media rights deal with USA Network on Tuesday. As part of the deal, USA Network will air at least 50 games annually, and will carry portions of the playoffs and WNBA Finals.
Specifics of the deal, including its cost, were not announced by the league Tuesday. The contract between the WNBA and VERSANT, which owns USA Network, will last through 2036.
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In a statement, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the deal a "significant milestone."
"Partnering with VERSANT and USA Network marks another significant milestone for the WNBA's continued growth. As demand for women's basketball continues to rise, partnerships like this expand the visibility and accessibility of our game. By establishing a weekly primetime destination for fans, this agreement will showcase the excitement of the WNBA to more households than ever before and further elevate the incredible athletes in this league."
The WNBA and USA Network originally announced an 11-year media rights deal in 2024. This new agreement expands on the game package that will be aired on USA Network, per Tuesday's release.
Under the new deal, USA Network's premier WNBA broadcasts will take place on Wednesday nights during the regular season. The network will carry doubleheaders on Wednesdays that feature "marquee matchups across the league," per the release. USA Network is promising pre-game and post-game studio shows ahead of those games.
The WNBA has yet to announce its 2026 schedule. USA Network did not reveal who will appear on its in-studio show next season.
Source: "AOL Sports"
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