CHICAGO — Amid the WNBA’s polarizing cultural discourse, the league continues to attract more eyeballs.
The WNBA All-Star Game drew 3.2 million viewers on ABC, making it the second-most-viewed WNBA All-Star Game ever and up 44% from last year. The game peaked at 3.3 million viewers, ESPN said.
The all-time high was 3.44 million in 2024, the All-Star game debut of the lauded 2024 rookie class that featured Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Last year’s game drew 2.19 million viewers on ABC, previously the second-most-watched WNBA All-Star Game, was down 36% from the previous year. Clark missed the 2025 All-Star game, which the Fever hosted at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, after sustaining a groin injury just days before All-Star weekend.
But this year’s showcase appeared poised to bring back strong numbers. Clark was healthy, and received the second-most fan votes behind Paige Bueckers. The league has continued to deliver strong viewership and attendance numbers all season.
