​UNCASVILLE, CT – AUGUST 15: A general view of the WNBA, Basketball Damen, USA logo on the court following the WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun on August 15, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire WNBA: AUG 15 New York Liberty at Connecticut Sun EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260815155 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireOne major highlight of the 2026 WNBA season was the celebration of the league’s 30th anniversary. Under the leadership of Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA marked the milestone with a number of activities and events to recognize how far the league has come.But perhaps the best way to celebrate such an occasion is to look back at the progress made over the years and appreciate just how much the league has grown. And it certainly has, especially in terms of viewership and the interest it continues to generate.In fact, as shared in a press release by the WNBA Communications page on X, the league took time to outline the massive surge in audience it experienced this season, with several figures setting new records. For example, national television games reached a record accumulative audience of more than 91 million viewers, doubling the league’s reach in 2025.According to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, this season is definitely one to remember with the extraordinary fan engagement and record-breaking viewership that the league has recorded this season.The WNBA’s milestone season is captivating millions. Subscribe to stay ahead of the league’s explosive growth and the stories reshaping women’s basketball.“The league’s 30th season has been one to remember, with extraordinary fan engagement, record viewership, packed arenas and spectacular basketball,” said Engelbert. “For three decades, generations of players, teams, fans and so many others have dedicated themselves to building this league and making a season like this possible.”“There is tremendous pride in what we’ve accomplished together, and even greater excitement for all that lies ahead,” she added.Apart from the national television record audience of more than 91 million, another significant improvement over 2025 was the number of television broadcasts attracting large audiences. As stated in the press release, this season, 51 telecasts averaged more than one million viewers. That’s more than double the 19 in 2025.Nine telecasts also averaged more than two million viewers, setting another league record and improving on the four recorded last year. And in total, fans watched more than 320 million hours of coverage, the highest regular-season total in WNBA history.Also, the 2026 campaign became the most-attended season in WNBA history, with the league drawing nearly four million fans. The WNBA also reached a record of more than 90 million unique viewers across all national networks. Meanwhile, the first round of this year’s WNBA Playoffs became the most-watched opening round ever, averaging 1.3 million view