Las Vegas, NV – The inaugural game of the 2024 WNBA Finals marked a significant milestone by becoming the most-watched Game 1 since the league’s inaugural season.
According to audience data, an average of 1.9 million viewers tuned in to witness the exciting match where Las Vegas defeated Phoenix with a score of 89-86 last Friday night.
This impressive number represents a 62% increase compared to Game 1 of the previous season, which involved the New York and Minnesota teams.
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, a single decisive match, exceeded this audience figure.
The audience figures for Game 2 have not yet been released.
