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Caitlin Clark`s influence drives WNBA ticket sales, while a new 3-on-3 league debuts, showcasing top talent.

Unprecedented ticket demand is sweeping through the WNBA as the 2024 season approaches, largely driven by the "Caitlin Clark effect." Teams are experiencing historic sellouts for season tickets, with the Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, and Dallas Wings all reporting full season ticket memberships. The Dallas Wings have seen a staggering 220% increase in overall ticket revenue and a remarkable 1,200% rise in single-ticket sales.

To accommodate the influx of fans, several teams are relocating their games to larger venues. The Washington Mystics and Las Vegas Aces have moved their matchups against the Indiana Fever to Capital One Arena and T-Mobile Arena, respectively, anticipating large crowds. However, the Chicago Sky face challenges in relocating their game due to a concert scheduled at the United Center.

In addition to the ticket sales surge, the WNBA is witnessing the debut of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 women`s basketball league, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. This new league features 36 top WNBA players, including Stewart, Collier, and rookie Angel Reese. The games are played on a shorter court with three seven-minute quarters, followed by a fourth quarter played to a "winning score." The league boasts the highest average salary for a professional women`s league and will have its games broadcast on TNT and TruTV.

As the excitement builds for the upcoming season, the latest standings from the end of the 2022 regular season show the Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky tied for the top spot, each with a 26-10 record, followed closely by the Connecticut Sun, Seattle Storm, and Washington Mystics. For more details on the ticket surge, visit Caitlin Clark and for information on the new league, check out Unrivaled 3-on-3.

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