2026 WNBA valuations jumped 59% with teams now averaging $427 million each, as Sportico's latest report puts the Golden State Valkyries on top at $850 million for the second straight year.
The New York Liberty rank second at $600 million, followed by the Indiana Fever at $560 million, Seattle at $425 million, and Phoenix at $420 million. The 13 teams that competed in 2025 hold a combined value of $5.55 billion, with Atlanta sitting last at $280 million.
The Valkyries generated a league-record $78 million in revenue during their 2025 debut season, fueled by more than 10,000 season ticket holders and robust sponsorship deals. The league's average franchise valuation has climbed 345% between 2024 and 2026.
The 2026 WNBA valuations reflect the league's new $2.2 billion media rights deal set to kick in this season. Teams received at least $3 million from media and sponsorship deals in 2025, with that figure rising to at least $6 million in 2026.
The WNBA generated approximately $410 million in total revenue during the 2025 season, with teams averaging $31.5 million each. Multiple franchises turned profits in 2025, with that number expected to grow despite the salary cap jumping from $1.5 million to $7 million under the new CBA.
Meanwhile, expansion continues reshaping the landscape. Toronto and Portland are joining for 2026, while the WNBA green lit franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia to bring the league to 18 teams by 2030.
