Record Audience for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Las Vegas, the inaugural game of the WNBA Finals, marked a significant milestone by becoming the most-watched Game 1 since the league’s inaugural 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 impressive number represents a 62% increase compared to last season’s matchup between New York and Minnesota.
The peak audience during the game reached 2.5 million viewers, demonstrating the growing interest and popularity of the WNBA.
It should be noted that only the 1997 championship, which was a single “winner-take-all” game, surpassed this figure in terms of viewership.
Audience data for Game 2 is not yet available.
