Las Vegas was the setting for a vibrant start to the WNBA Finals, marking a significant milestone in the league’s history.
The first game of the series, which pitted Las Vegas against Phoenix, became the most-watched Game 1 since the inaugural WNBA season.
An average of 1.9 million viewers tuned in to witness the exciting match where Las Vegas prevailed over Phoenix with a score of 89-86 on Friday night.
This figure represents a 62% increase compared to last season’s matchup between New York and Minnesota.
The game reached its peak with 2.5 million viewers, demonstrating the growing interest and popularity of women’s basketball.
Only the 1997 championship, a single decisive match, surpassed this audience.
The audience figures for the second match have not yet been released.
