WNBA Finals Break Viewership Records
Las Vegas, Nevada – The opening game of the WNBA Finals has marked a significant milestone, becoming the most-watched Game 1 since the league’s inaugural season.
The match where Las Vegas defeated Phoenix with a score of 89-86, attracted an average of 1.9 million viewers on Friday night. This figure 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 decided in a single match, surpassed this audience figure.
The Game 2 audience data has not yet been revealed.