WNBA Finals viewership up 63 percent over 2020

WNBA viewership is still rising.

According to ESPN, the 2021 WNBA Finals were the most-viewed since 2017, with an average of 548,000 viewers across ESPN networks and ABC. The ratings also represent a 63 percent increase from those in 2020.

#WNBA viewership continues to rise

🏀 2021 #WNBAFinals | Most-viewed Finals since 2017 with 548,000 average viewers

🏀 Most-viewed postseason since 2014 with 367,000 average viewers

🏀 Game 4 (Oct. 17) | 417,000 viewers

🏀 Game 3 (Oct. 15) | 524,000 viewers pic.twitter.com/QxcP38q5Wj

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 19, 2021

Game 3 drew a high of 524,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed, non-title-clinching Game 3 since the 2007 Finals. Meanwhile, Game 4 drew 417,000 viewers for a 32 percent increase over 2019.

Overall, the 2021 WNBA playoffs were the most-viewed since 2014, with an average of 367,000 viewers.

The numbers are the latest in a string of positive ratings for the WNBA, which also had increased viewership during the regular season.