Overview

• For the first time in its 29-year history, the WNBA will make all 15 preseason games available to a U.S. audience.
• Four preseason games, including a May 2 doubleheader on Ion, will be televised, while 14 games will stream on WNBA League Pass.
• The May 2 doubleheader features rookie debuts by Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, with Caitlin Clark playing on May 4 in Iowa on ESPN.
• This decision follows a 2024 fan livestream of a preseason game that drew over 2 million views, highlighting unmet demand for access.
• The move reflects the league's growing popularity and expanded media partnerships aimed at increasing visibility for women’s basketball.