The WNBA is about to experience one of the most exciting seasons yet as anticipation grows from new and old fans alike.
For the past several years, interest in the league has affected everything from viewership to ticket prices. Demand for the 2024 WNBA season has already begun as the average ticket price for the preseason has increased 140% since last season and 132% for the regular season.
The growing popularity of the WNBA comes as no surprise as the league has long boosted incredible star-power from players like Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart and more.
Since the WNBA’s inception, fans have fallen in love with players and teams. The reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are not only one of the most accomplished WNBA teams in recent years, they are also No. 1 with the fans.
The Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun are the most popular WNBA teams in America according to a map powered by Vivid Seats WNBA ticket sales data.
To find the most popular WNBA team in your state, and to get hyped for the upcoming season, view the interactive map below:
Are the Las Vegas Aces ready to three-peat?
Led by veterans such as A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Grey, and Kelsey Plum, the Las Vegas Aces are the most popular team in nine states. Unsurprisingly they have a very strong fan presence in their home state of Nevada, while also enjoying a foothold in adjacent states.
The Las Vegas Aces have enjoyed a nearly unparalleled level of success over the past few years, winning two back-to-back WNBA Finals. While 16-year veteran Candace Parker isn’t returning to the team, that won’t stop the Aces from setting out to win its third straight title.
Let the Caitlin Clark era begin
After the Fever drafted No.1 pick Caitlin Clark, they jumped in popularity going from being the most popular team in just two states to six states.
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the 2023 No. 1 pick, aim to lead the Fever to their first playoff berth since 2016. And, they’ll have plenty of fans cheering them on as they look to achieve this feat. Currently, Clark and the Fever make up the top ten hottest WNBA tickets this season:
- Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks 5/24/24 - $330
- Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx | 7/14/24 - $328
- Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx 8/24/24 - $302
- Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream 6/21/24 - $297
- Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky 6/23/24 - $294
- Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings 9/1/24 - $293
- Indiana Fever at Washington Mystics 6/7/24 - $271
- Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings 7/17/24 - $243
- Indiana Fever at New York Liberty 6/2/24 - $234
- Indiana Fever at New York Liberty 5/18/24 - $216
Connecticut Sun Dominate the Northeast
Connecticut’s fandom footprint stretches far beyond The Constitution State.
The Sun are the most popular team throughout most of the Northeast, claiming Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
In the women’s college basketball scene, UConn has a similar hold on the region. Geno Auriemma’s program is responsible for sending household names like Sue Bird, Rebecca Lobo and Dianna Taurasi to the WNBA.
Top talent driving WNBA growth at the league-level
This year’s WNBA draft class came with some much-deserved buzz, sparking excitement across the basketball community. Since draftees like Caitlin Clark and Kamilla Cardoso joined the league, the average sold price has increased 132% for WNBA tickets, standing as a testament to the growth of women’s basketball in the last year.
The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks are among the top franchises that have experienced a spike in popularity with higher average sold prices from 2023 to 2024:
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