Unrivaled Expands After Groundbreaking First Season in Women’s Basketball
The new league has set a high bar with record salaries, equity stakes, and innovative player-focused amenities, challenging the WNBA to evolve.
- Unrivaled successfully completed its inaugural season and is now expanding operations, solidifying its position as a transformative force in women’s professional basketball.
- Players in the league earn record-setting salaries averaging $220,000 and hold a 15% equity stake in the league, a stark contrast to WNBA structures.
- The league introduced state-of-the-art training facilities featuring saunas, recovery areas, and daycare, prioritizing comprehensive player support.
- Unrivaled’s marketing prowess generated 31 million social media views in its first weekend, with players collectively gaining nearly a million new followers since January.
- High-profile sponsors like Sephora, Wayfair, and Samsung Galaxy have backed the league, signaling strong commercial interest and long-term viability.