The WNBA and Versant introduced an 11-year media rights deal for the USA Community to broadcast league video games on Tuesday.
Versant, the media firm set to debut subsequent yr, will characteristic NBCUniversal’s cable tv networks.
The settlement additionally consists of the USA Community broadcasting a portion of playoff and WNBA Finals video games in sure years.
“Partnering with Versant and USA Community marks one other important milestone for the WNBA’s continued development,” stated WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a press release. “As demand for girls’s basketball continues to rise, partnerships like this broaden the visibility and accessibility of our sport.”
USA Community will broadcast over 50 video games per season, together with Wednesday night time doubleheaders.
Monetary particulars of the settlement weren’t disclosed.
Earlier on Tuesday, Napheesa Collier criticized WNBA management forward of a potential work stoppage in 2026. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is anticipated to step down from the place following the present collective bargaining negotiations.
