WNBA Golden State- Expansion Team Coming to the Bay Area!
We love this for women’s basketball! Things are changing, and things are expanding. WNBA Golden State is coming to the Bay Area to join the region of champion teams such as the Warriors, Athletics and San Francisco Giants.
The announcement officially came out this morning along with a few details. For instance, where will this franchise play? Also, what will be the first season of this Bay Area expansion team?
The WNBA reveals that ‘Golden State’ will share the Chase Center as well as the Warriors HQ in Oakland. Moreover, when it comes to when this new team will start playing, you have to go beyond the 2024 season. Currently, dates are set for this expansion team to begin play in 2025.
Regarding this latest move from the Women’s National Basketball Association; Cathy Engelbert, commissioner of the WNBA states,
“WNBA Commissioner here in the Bay Area at Chase Center. We’re so excited to be announcing today our 13th team in the WNBA; expansion franchise here in the Bay Area. Playing here at the state of the art Chase Center. Let’s go!”
As one can see the excitement is real, along with the high expectations. Expansion team ‘Golden State’ is expecting to be champions in less than a decade. The owner of the team is making this promise, as reported by the Women’s National Basketball Association,
“WNBA Golden State owner Joseph Lacob vows that once play begins; they will win a championship in the first 5 years of their existence.”
WNBA Golden State- Expansion Team Coming to the Bay Area!
This announcement for women’s basketball is coming at the right time. Viewership for the women’s league is at an all time high. Back towards the end of September (2023); the WNBA released some interesting stats. In regards to viewership, they state,
“The WNBA on ABC averaged 627,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed regular season on ABC in 11 years. The 2023 WNBA Regular Season reached over 36 million total unique viewers across all national networks, the highest since 2008 and up 27 percent from 2022.”
This boost is coming from more basketball ladies becoming household names as well as some much needed celebrity support. For example, hip hop artist Lil’ Wayne was spied sitting courtside with his crew during an Aces game. The WNBA is finally getting more of a “cool factor;” along with dynamic, competitive players.
Such a combination is not only making the game more fun to watch, but is encouraging the development of new fans. Furthermore, expanding the league to an area already known for being a sports town; also helps to give the WNBA brand even more push. A very good move.
Therefore, the WNBA is definitely working hard for its future and to grow its presence. This is a win for women. This is a win for sports!
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