WNBA Finals Opening History: Impressive Audience
Las Vegas, Nevada – The first encounter of the WNBA Finals has marked a significant milestone in the history of the league, setting a new viewership record for a Game 1.
The inaugural game, where Las Vegas defeated Phoenix with a score of 89-86, captured the attention of a massive audience. An average of 1.9 million viewers tuned in to the event, according to preliminary data.
This number represents a 62% increase compared to Game 1 of the previous season, which pitted New York against Minnesota. The peak moment of the match reached 2.5 million viewers.
This audience level has only been surpassed by the 1997 championship, a single decisive match that attracted a larger number of viewers.
Audience data for Game 2 has not yet been released.
