The WNBA recently set a new viewership record on CBS, with an average of 1.22 million viewers tuning in to watch the Las Vegas Aces take on the Chicago Sky ¹. This game was the most-watched of the season that didn’t feature Caitlin Clark or the Indiana Fever. The Aces won the game 77-75, thanks to a game-winning shot by A’ja Wilson at the buzzer ¹.
The game was a close battle, with Wilson finishing with 20 points and 18 rebounds, while Angel Reese put up 11 points and 22 rebounds for the Sky ¹. The high viewership could be attributed to the fact that it was the last CBS broadcast for the WNBA, or that it involved the defending champions taking on a strong Chicago Sky squad ¹.
This record viewership is significant, as it shows that the WNBA is capable of flourishing with viewership outside of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever ¹. The league has been relentless in promoting Clark, who has garnered millions of viewers throughout every game she has played in for the Fever this season ¹.
The hope is that the WNBA can maintain this level of viewership for the long term, and that this game is a sign of things to come for the league ¹. With talented players like A’ja Wilson and Angel Reese, the WNBA is sure to continue to attract new fans and maintain its current ones.
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