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Unrivaled Basketball League Debuts with Thrilling Games and High Energy

The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league, founded by WNBA stars, delivers an exciting opening night with innovative gameplay and strong fan engagement.

  • Unrivaled's inaugural games featured dramatic finishes, including Skylar Diggins-Smith's game-winning shot for the Lunar Owls in an 84-80 victory over the Mist.
  • The league's unique 'target score' rule ensures every game concludes with a decisive, high-stakes moment, adding to its fast-paced appeal.
  • Founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart aim to set new standards for women's sports with better salaries, equity, and a competitive yet intimate atmosphere.
  • The debut games were played in a Miami-area warehouse transformed into a basketball facility, with a sold-out crowd of 850 fans and notable attendees like Steve Nash and Alex Morgan.
  • Unrivaled faces stiff competition for viewership during its nine-week season, overlapping with major sports events like the NFL playoffs and college football championship.
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